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• Irish Wheat

  

  I realized sometime last year that my wardrobe is sorely lacking in good dress coats. They’re harder to find now that fewer and fewer men wear tailored clothing... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Twenty Years Later, One Hopes

  

  Clothes can be much more than clothes. At best, they remind us of special memories, which can give meaning to our lives. Over the weekend, I had lunch with my... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Late Summer, Casual Style

  

  With summer in its last heave, I thought I’d share some photos from a discussion thread at The London Lounge about casual style. As much as I like the... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Chapal of Paris

  

  I’ve been really into leather jackets lately. Companies such as The Real McCoys, Toys McCoys, and Good Wear Leather for vintage reproductions; Ralph Lauren’s... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Donegals Not From Donegal

  

  For the last few years, Inis Meáin has been making flecked wool sweaters every fall and winter season, which their stockists describe at “Donegal knits. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Reconsidering the Single Monk

  

  For a long time now, I’ve been skeptical of single monks. Not the kind with a swept back strap, like those on John Lobb’s Vale or Edward Green’s Oundle (I... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• New Deliveries from The Cloth Club

  

  Just last week, I received a couple of the deliveries from The Cloth Club. The Cloth Club, for those who may not know, is a subsection of The London Lounge,... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Not-So-Basic Basic Wardrobe

  

  There must be hundreds, if not thousands, of lists at this point on how to build a basic wardrobe. Most are meant for people who are just starting out, so they... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Sisal Hat for Summer

  

  I recently picked up what I think might be the perfect summer hat: a sisal Lock Co with a slightly shorter 6.5m brim, low fitting crown, and a dark navy band. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• How Shoes Are Made

  If you want to learn about how high-quality men’s shoes are made, there are few places better to start than this 1930s documentary. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Rubinacci's Knit Ties

  

  It’s great to have nice friends. A few months ago, StyleForum member Unbelragazzo (who does the excellent blog Ivory Tower Style) posted a photo of himself... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Safari Jacket in Waiting

  

  It’s been the dog days of summer for much of the US, but here in San Francisco, the weather has been remarkably mild. I’m actually a bit disappointed by it sinc... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• English Silk & the Craft of Hand Block Printing

  

  I’ve been finding all sorts of really good films lately. The latest (and possibly greatest) is this one on English silk. Like last week’s video on Peal, this... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Clothes and the Hour

  

  Here’s a fun little piece of Brooks Brothers history: a small pamphlet on how to dress for certain times of the day, titled Clothes and the Hour. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Real Peal

  

  I found a great little half-hour video on Peal Company on YouTube recently. For those who appreciate the history of British shoemaking, this is a rare... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Barney's Warehouse Markdowns

  

  Barney’s Warehouse just gave another markdown. Items are now up to 90% off, with deals such as Guy Rover shirts for $77 Gant Rugger Fair Isle sweater for $28... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Black Leather Jackets

  

  So some time ago, I bought a vintage leather jacket by Belstaff. It’s the double rider you see in the first photo below, made from a slightly pebbled, black... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Preparing for Fall with Ascot Chang

  

  My shirtmaker Ascot Chang was at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel this week, and they confirmed for me something I’ve been suspecting for a long time. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Liverano Documentary

  A sneak peek at Gianluca Migliarotti’s latest project, in collaboration with The Armoury: a documentary on Antonio Liverano. Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• (More) Vintage Bags

  

  I recently picked up a Ghurka eyewear sleeve. The design is nice and simple – something that’s surprisingly difficult to find, for some reason – but the... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE