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• A New Pair of Gloves

  

  arrived yesterday from Chester Jefferies, an English glove maker based in Dorset. I ordered an unlined pair made from a soft, mocha brown, calf suede, and had... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Ralph Lauren's Mid-Season Sale

  

  Ralph Lauren’s mid-season “private” sale is underway, with discounts of up to 55% on items such as that oilcloth bike jacket and cotton twill coat I talked abou... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Napoli Su Misura

  

  I picked up my first sport coat from Napoli Su Misura two weeks ago, and it’s as great as I could have hoped. Soft shouldered, draped cut, and a tight skirt to... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Style Like Alain Delon

  

  It’s a little embarrassing to admit, but as a college undergrad, I was really into old classic films. Embarrassing because many such people are cliched and... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 CELEB, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, MOVIES

• Ascot Chang's US Tour

  

  Ascot Chang delivered me a package over the weekend. Inside was a sample shirt from my latest order, as well as some fabric swatches I requested. Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Stephen Pulvirent at Paul Stuart

  If you didn’t already know, Paul Stuart has been running their fall season’s Mad for Plaid campaign, where six bloggers and fashion editors have been invited... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Three British Countrywear Companies

  

  Almost all classic men’s clothing can be traced back to England, but few things are as British as British countrywear. Whereas the Italians and Americans have... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bringing Steed to California

  

  If you happen to live in California (particularly San Francisco, but Los Angeles may also do), know that I’m trying to organize a visit by Steed Bespoke Tailors. Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Affordable Italian Style: Tagliatore

  

  Sometimes I worry that this blog is turning into one of those sites that only talks about extravagantly expensive things. Things that very few people can afford... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Put This On in Milan

  As some readers may know, I write for Put This On. In addition to our blog, we have a webisode series on classic men’s clothing. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Monograph on Monograms

  

  The topic of monograms recently came up on StyleForum. I don’t think anything gets men more riled up in any of the various men’s clothing forums than the... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Case for Bespoke Trousers

  

  The value of bespoke trousers is often overlooked. The point of bespoke, of course, is to achieve a better fit. Off-the-rack garments are made from patterns tha... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• "New Old Stock"

  

  As large and wonderful as the world of men’s neckwear is, it’s surprisingly homogenous. There are solids, stripes, checks, paisleys, and a number of small,... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Well? Is It Bespoke?

  

  Will Boehlke at A Suitable Wardrobe raised an interesting question this past Tuesday on how far technology can be taken in the world of bespoke tailoring. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Thinking About Pilot Watches

  

  I only own one watch – a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust from the late 1960s, which I inherited from my father. It goes reasonably well with a coat and tie, or... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Introducing Linkson Jack

  

  It feels like a good time for classic men’s clothing. Every few months, it seems that a new, notable business starts up. The latest entrant is Linkson Jack, an... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Renato Ciardi US Tour

  

  I’m pleased to announce that renowned Neapolitan tailor Renato Ciardi will be doing a US tour this year, starting in the first week of October. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mock Neck Cardigans & Yoox's Promotion

  

  I’ve been wanting to get a mock neck cardigan for about a year now. Mock necks, as you probably already know, are a kind of neckline that stands up, rather... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Dutch Windsor

  

  On June 29th, 1940, Nazi forces in Norway woke up to find Dutch citizens all wearing white carnations. The flower was a symbol of the Dutch people’s... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Four Seasons Worth of Shirt Jackets

  

  John Lugg, the writer behind A Guide to Bad Taste, wrote a funny post yesterday about menswear clichés. I was mentioned in it (is it bad to be mentioned on a... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE