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Clean Living under Difficult Circumstances: Mods in the 1980s

February 1, 2016

Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances: Mods In The 1980s

Paul Hallam was a young DJ and photographer during the 1980s mod revival (mod originated in the 60s). Mods were…

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The Mechanics Behind Bespoke Tailoring: Straightening & Crookening a Jacket with Steed

February 1, 2016

The Mechanics Behind Bespoke Tailoring: Straightening & Crookening A Jacket With Steed

When we spoke to Edwin DeBoise last week about how he creates double-breasted jackets, he touched on a technique called “straightening a…

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Inside Track: January 31st - February 6th Edition

January 30, 2016

Inside Track: January 31st – February 6th Edition

Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of…

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The Story behind Mick Jones’s Outfit in the “Rock the Casbah” Video

January 29, 2016

The Story Behind Mick Jones’s Outfit In The “Rock The Casbah” Video

I was 2 when the Clash’s “Rock the Casbah” came out, but the video, which aired heavily on MTV at…

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eBay Roundup

January 29, 2016

EBay Roundup

A big thanks to our pal the RJcat for contributing to today’s eBay roundup. If you’d like to dig up…

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Spring Stock Rolling In!

January 29, 2016

Spring Stock Rolling In!

Thanks to the hard work of my colleagues Christian and Jennifer, we’re starting to show off some of the awesome…

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Vince Staples: rapper, fashion critic

January 28, 2016

Vince Staples: Rapper, Fashion Critic

Vince Staples is one of the best rappers in the world, and he’s also a charming, fascinating guy. I interviewed…

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Levi’s 501s: The Choice of American Icons (and 1990s Heroin Dealers in Mexico)

January 28, 2016

Levi’s 501s: The Choice Of American Icons (and 1990s Heroin Dealers In Mexico)

The Atlantic details the cachet Levi’s jeans had in Mexico in the 1990s, when they represented wealth and connection to…

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Roll Your Own: Packable Felt Hats

January 27, 2016

Roll Your Own: Packable Felt Hats

Brimmed hats–potentially awesome, but among the riskier accessories out there (it’s been reasonably argued that dickbags and megadorks have tainted…

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Let It Out: What to Do When You’ve Gone <i>Too</i> Slim

January 27, 2016

Let It Out: What To Do When You’ve Gone Too Slim

Men’s fashion coming out of the ‘90s was all about slimming the silhouette from the broader and baggier looks that…

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a photograph of Mark Zuckerberg’s closet

January 27, 2016

A Photograph Of Mark Zuckerberg’s Closet

If this is really a photograph of Mark Zuckerberg’s closet, he may be a legit madman.

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New Loake Export Restrictions

January 26, 2016

New Loake Export Restrictions

Bad news for guys who want to look good on a budget. UK shoemaker Loake is putting up new export…

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eBay Roundup

January 26, 2016

EBay Roundup

Some great shoes in today’s roundup, including a rare butterfly loafer (a design I fell in love with after seeing…

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How to Cut a Double-Breasted Jacket

January 25, 2016

How To Cut A Double-Breasted Jacket

I don’t really have a need for a double-breasted suit. In California’s casual culture, wearing a single-breasted is already hard…

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