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Five Suggestions for Buying Better Sweaters

December 13, 2017

Five Suggestions For Buying Better Sweaters

I love good knitwear. Chunky, heavy-gauge sweaters, plush merinos, and various neckline styles, from crew to turtlenecks. This year has…

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Five Shoe Styles I've Found Useful -- and You May Too

May 8, 2018

Five Shoe Styles I’ve Found Useful — And You May Too

Style is personal, very much connected to your lifestyle and personality. Which is why, even though we have some posts…

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Guide to Buying a Good Aran Sweater

January 8, 2018

Guide To Buying A Good Aran Sweater

In his book, The Aran Islands, John Millington Synge wrote about the set of three islands located off the west of…

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Where To Shop To Take Advantage Of The Exchange Rate

October 20, 2022

Where To Shop To Take Advantage Of The Exchange Rate

In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, the British government proposed a mini-budget that included a round of tax cuts…

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The Springboard Wardrobe

July 21, 2021

The Springboard Wardrobe

When I started getting into fountain pens about eight years ago, I was overwhelmed by the number of options. The…

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Finding the Perfect Loafer

June 28, 2021

Finding The Perfect Loafer

If I could only have three pairs of shoes, I’d go with a pair of loafers, some Norwegian split-toes, and…

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Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season

November 24, 2020

Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season

Since March, the toll of mass shutdowns has forced many companies to file for bankruptcy. J. Crew was the first…

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A Basic Guide to Useful Knitwear

October 29, 2020

A Basic Guide To Useful Knitwear

I have a sweater for almost every season and occasion: linen knits for spring/ summer, cashmere for fall/ winter, chunky…

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Both Sides Now: Intarsia and Other Knits

October 18, 2019

Both Sides Now: Intarsia And Other Knits

I don’t think well in three dimensions — moving a sofa up or down a set of winding stairs is…

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Suggested “Essentials” for a Starting Wardrobe

March 27, 2018

Suggested “Essentials” For A Starting Wardrobe

So, I’ve recently gotten into coffee and I spend an embarrassing amount of time online reading about different brewing methods,…

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How to Judge Quality in Clothing

March 26, 2018

How To Judge Quality In Clothing

It’s been over ten years since men’s style was obsessed with all things Americana and heritage, but the movement has…

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A Basic Guide on Alterations

February 19, 2018

A Basic Guide On Alterations

The easiest way to improve your wardrobe is to take things to the alterations tailor. Since clothes are designed for…

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How To Do Business Casual Without Looking Like a Schmuck

January 4, 2017

How To Do Business Casual Without Looking Like A Schmuck

It’s never been harder to figure out how to dress for work. A generation ago, the average office uniform was…

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Style for College Students

October 24, 2012

Style For College Students

There’s no kind way to put this: college students are some of the worst dressed people in America. I say…

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