Put This On

A web series about dressing like a grownup

February 22, 2010

When it comes to Fashion Week, I’m pretty much with Dave Hill.

Posted in Video Comedy Dave Hill Explosion Fashion Week
February 15, 2010

Billy Reid was awarded GQ’s Men’s Designer of the Year award, and it’s well-deserved.  Reid exemplifies what we’re trying to guide you towards here at Put This On: a grown-up style that’s both traditional and expressive.  We also love hearing someone talk about quality details like natural fabrics and buttons.  Good for Billy Reid, says we.

Posted in Video GQ Billy Reid
January 27, 2010

Now, the Norm Macdonald Fan Club… those guys are dandies.

Posted in Video Comedy
January 20, 2010

“It’s just like that old saying, ‘Everybody loves a cane.’”

“No Bill, I think the old saying is ‘everybody loves a clown,’ which is what you look like with that thing.”

“You’re just jealous of her.”

Posted in Canes Comedy Video NewsRadio
January 9, 2010

“Forest casual: for the leafy gent.”

If you haven’t watched The Mighty Boosh, let it be said that it is worth your time and attention.  Why do we post them here?  Consider this film clip an object lesson in dressing for the occasion.  Then, once you’ve learned your lesson, watch the Mod Wolf dance.

Posted in Video Comedy The Might Boosh Mod
December 31, 2009

Stylish clothing is important.  Functional clothing, more so.

Steve Martin, “The Great Flydini,” on Carson.

Posted in Video Magic Fly
December 2, 2009

The whole sneaker-head thing isn’t necessarily our personal style.  But that doesn’t mean that Bobbito Garcia and Biz Markie aren’t Great American Heroes, and Heroes of Style.  And we’re definitely behind having a room in your house for your shoes.  We’re still working towards it, but we’re behind it.

Posted in Sneakers Video Biz Markie Bobbito Garcia
November 13, 2009
How a factory-made suit is constructed.
Posted in Suits Video
November 12, 2009

Color film of London, 1927.  The whole thing is amazing, but skip to 5:56 to see some regular gentlemen and their lovely hats on Petticoat Lane.

(via BoingBoing)

Posted in Vintage History Video London
November 4, 2009

British Style Genius - The Street Look, Pt. 3

The rest as the week unfolds…

Posted in Teddy Boy Mod England Video British Style Genius