Dieworkwear
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Die, Workwear!
http://www.dieworkwear.com/
A blog about classic men's tailoring and style.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )
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How Sound Branding Changed Fashion
If you were just getting into menswear ten years ago, you likely updated your wardrobe in one of two directions. The first was the sort of skinny lapeled,... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Relatable Casual Uniform
In a firm-wide email sent Tuesday, the top-brass at Goldman Sachs told employees they’re loosening the company’s fashion standard. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Five Style Tips from Drake’s Lookbook
For many men of my generation, who grew up in the 1980s and ‘90s, our first introduction to classic style was at a Ralph Lauren store. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Much Maligned Cargo Pant
If you were on social media in 2016, you probably remember the Great Cargo Pocket War. It all started with an innocent article in The Wall Street Journal about... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How Thrift Stores Drive Fashion
For the truly fashion-obsessed, the shuttering of Gallagher’s Paper Collectibles ten years ago marked the end-of-an-era. The dingy, subterranean shop in the Eas... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Something About Scottish Woolens
Selkirk is a small Scottish town perched on a hillside overlooking the Ettrick Water, a tributary of the fast-flowing River Tweed, which is where some say... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How Workwear Stores Are Evolving
For much of the 20th century, men’s media was about general interest publications giving readers the information they needed for “right living. Read more
Posted on 07 February 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Other Kind of Cashmere
Danish explorer Peter Freuchen stood like an arctic bear when he was photographed alongside his wife in 1947. The image, shown above, made its way around the... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Il Bussetto, Soft and Seamless
In the corner of Giuseppe Fanara’s workshop, small pieces of leather have been stretched across their wooden moulds. They’re still in their natural color –... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Seven New(ish) Brands I’ve Been Watching
In an interview with The Telegraph, Patrick Grant of Norton Sons and E. Tautz once described fashion as being an “ever-moving feast. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How We Lost Our Ability to Mend
I was folding away some laundry the other day when I noticed a hole in my J. Crew sweatshirt. It’s about the size of my pinky nail, but threatens to get... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Making Bespoke Leather Jackets
The first leather jacket I ever bought was an Enrico Mandelli bomber. It’s made from a soft cotton lining and even softer lambskin, with just enough fullness... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Finding the Perfect Flannel Shirt
Kiya Babzani, co-owner of the specialty denim empire Self Edge, is mostly hush about who patrons his stores, but he shared as story once of the most unlikely... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
No Man Walks Alone Winter Sale
No Man Walks Alone is a sponsor on this site, but they’re also one of my favorite online retailers. The shop’s founder, Greg – who can be clearly seen above... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How Tempo is Changing Fashion
Yesterday marked the beginning of a new year on the Gregorian calendar. While seasons and days have their natural demarcations, the division of years is a... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Ten Amazing Boxing Day Sales
Today is Boxing Day for people in the Commonwealth, as well as the start of end-of-season promotions. I’m rounding up the best seasonal sales at Put This On, bu... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mr. Porter Winter Sale Starts
The best sales event of every season is always at Mr. Porter. Where else, after all, can you find discounted Edward Green shoes and Drake’s accessories sitting... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Those Lovely Neapolitan Trousers
In the world of classic men’s style, Naples holds a prominence that is only rivaled by London. The city is beautiful, energetic, and creative, always bustling... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Better Than Wool Flannel Trousers
Flannel trousers are the backbone of any tailored wardrobe. They’re professional without looking pushy, sophisticated without being slick. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Tailoring for Younger Guys
George Frazier, the famous jazz columnist and author of “The Art of Wearing Clothes,” had one of the most accurate and least helpful ways of describing style. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
