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The Amazing World of Japanese Textile Arts

October 14, 2015

The Amazing World Of Japanese Textile Arts

After Jesse posted about our Japanese textile scarves on Monday, I found myself Googling around for more info about boro…

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eBay Roundup

October 13, 2015

EBay Roundup

Check out the stuff Jesse, Pete, and I found on eBay over the weekend. To dig up more menswear auctions,…

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How Authentic Is the Hole in Your Shoe?

October 13, 2015

How Authentic Is The Hole In Your Shoe?

Paul Farhi in the Washington Post today talks the style of politicians: specifically the gloriously disheveled Jeremy Corbyn (leader of…

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Refreshingly level-headed advice about leather jackets

October 13, 2015

Refreshingly Level-headed Advice About Leather Jackets

“It’s hard for me to talk about the designer stuff, because on the one hand I wear it, and sometimes…

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Our New Antique Japanese Textile Scarves

October 12, 2015

Our New Antique Japanese Textile Scarves

Boro tends to come in large pieces. Sometimes it’s a coat, sometimes a bedspread. It’s Japanese cotton, milled in the…

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Real People: The Soft Shouldered, High-Rise Look

October 12, 2015

Real People: The Soft Shouldered, High-Rise Look

Italian style has been en vogue for a while now, but it often comes with a slight American vibe. The…

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Vintage Scarves in the Put This On Shop

October 10, 2015

Vintage Scarves In The Put This On Shop

There’s nothing like some silk (or 1940s rayon) at the neck. We’ve just added a wide selection of vintage scarves…

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Put This On’s Inside Track for the week of October 11th - October 17th

October 10, 2015

Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of October 11th – October 17th

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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eBay Roundup

October 9, 2015

EBay Roundup

Lots of vintage items in today’s roundup, thanks to Jesse. To find more menswear items on eBay, try using our customized…

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It’s On Sale: New Old Stock at Mohawk General Store

October 9, 2015

It’s On Sale: New Old Stock At Mohawk General Store

For readers in Southern California, Mohawk General Store is holding their annual warehouse sale this weekend. At the two-day event,…

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StyleForum Super Trunk Show

October 9, 2015

StyleForum Super Trunk Show

Our pals over at StyleForum are putting together a big event in New York called The Proper Kit NYC. It’s…

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The Manly Art of Knitting

October 8, 2015

The Manly Art Of Knitting

Scans from The Manly Art of Knitting – a short, 64-page book originally published in 1972 by David Fougner in…

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What Makes a $2000 Leather Jacket Better than a Cheaper Jacket?

October 8, 2015

What Makes A $2000 Leather Jacket Better Than A Cheaper Jacket?

At the Effortless Gent, designer and stylist Peter Nguyen (who’s worked with Robert Geller and on his own line of…

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Fall Inspiration and That Annie Hall Look

October 8, 2015

Fall Inspiration And That Annie Hall Look

Maybe it’s because of the tweed jackets and plaid shirts. Or maybe it’s the soft colors in the cinematography. Whatever…

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How Tom Wolfe Became That Guy with the White Suits

October 8, 2015

How Tom Wolfe Became That Guy With The White Suits

In Vanity Fair, Michael Lewis interviews Wolfe (now 85 and still in white suits), sifts through his letters, and documents…

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