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April 16, 2015
Q And Answer: Budget Loafers?
A reader recently asked where to get quality loafers on a budget, specifically, about $120. If you’re conditioned to looking…
April 16, 2015
The Under-Appreciated Brown Suit
Since most traditional men’s clothing comes from England, so do most of its rules. A commonly cited one is, “no brown…
April 15, 2015
Max Jacob On The Early Days Of Pablo Picasso, May 1923
He is today a dandy, albeit an unaffected one; he was then a Spaniard with wide hat and enveloping cloak….
April 15, 2015
Underindulgence
I’m sure we’d all love the Duke of Windsor’s closet or Adolphe Menjoy’s shoe wardrobe, but could owning too many…
April 15, 2015
Our Beloved Sponsors
A big thanks to our sponsor this month for their support! Many of them have some new things going on. …
April 14, 2015
Folding A Larger Pocket Square
Pocket squares don’t have to fit you like a shirt or suit would, but sizing them right can still be…
April 14, 2015
EBay Roundup
Tons of great shoes today, such as this handsome pair of Carmina wingtips. If you’d like to dig up more menswear-related…
April 14, 2015
It’s On Sale: Golden Bear And Engineered Garments At Federal
DC doesn’t have many cool guy stores; sometimes my hometown seems to just alternate Brooks Brothers, Starbucks, Brooks Brothers, Starbucks,…
April 13, 2015
A Suitable Rite Of Passage
LaTroy Hawkins is 42 years old, now, and this could be his last year closing games in the big leagues….
April 13, 2015
A Little Bull
Spit shines (otherwise known as bull polishing) can breathe new life into old shoes. The trick is to not overdo…
April 13, 2015
Scenes From The Rose Bowl
My mother’s in town, and since she’s an antiques dealer, that means a trip to the flea market. One of…
April 11, 2015
Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of April 12th – April 18th
Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of…
April 10, 2015
Coming Soon: A New System!
Hey! Jesse here, founder and editor of Put This On. I’m writing to give you a heads up: we’re getting…
April 10, 2015
EBay Roundup
Tons of great ties today, including a few dozen from one of our favorite makers, Drake’s. For more menswear related…
April 9, 2015
The Dirty, Dirty Job Of Tanning Leather
How is chrome tanned leather made? Mike Rowe of the Discovery Channel series Dirty Jobs finds out. (Skip to the 14…