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My mother spent several years as a textile conservator

November 4, 2009

My Mother Spent Several Years As A Textile Conservator

My mother spent several years as a textile conservator.  It was her job to clean and preserve fabrics of all…

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Solid, Affordable Jeans? Levi's 514

November 4, 2009

Solid, Affordable Jeans? Levi’s 514

If you’re looking for an inexpensive alternative to high-end slim jeans, the Levis 514 is a great option, and they’re…

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British Style Genius - The Street Look, Pt. 3

November 4, 2009

British Style Genius – The Street Look, Pt. 3

The rest as the week unfolds… (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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Q & Answer: Matching Socks to Shoes

November 4, 2009

Q & Answer: Matching Socks To Shoes

Chris S. writes: What considerations are necessary in the cuff/sock/shoe colour/pattern decsisionmaking flowchart? A good question, Chris. We can start…

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Q & Answer: How to Wear a Denim Jacket?

November 3, 2009

Q & Answer: How To Wear A Denim Jacket?

Ben S. writes: In Episode 1, Denim, you said that one should only wear one piece of denim. If one…

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British Style Genius - The Street Look Pt. 2

November 3, 2009

British Style Genius – The Street Look Pt. 2

The rest as the week unfolds. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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A tweed down vest

November 3, 2009

A Tweed Down Vest

A simple vest and a heavy shirt or shirt jacket is a wonderful way to keep warm into the winter. …

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The silk grenadine tie

November 3, 2009

The Silk Grenadine Tie

The silk grenadine tie is so-called for its distinctively textured weave.  It’s typically (though not exclusively) manufactured in solid colors. …

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Threadbared on The Sartorialist’s photo “Pride In His Work”

November 3, 2009

Threadbared On The Sartorialist’s Photo “Pride In His Work”

Those structures of privilege or social realities that might mediate the encounter are nowhere accounted for. Instead, we are presented…

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Put This On, Episode 1: Denim

November 2, 2009

Put This On, Episode 1: Denim

iTunes / Vimeo / YouTube (iPhone) Clothing Credits Funding Credits Related Posts (Source: https://player.vimeo.com/)

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Navy bucks by Mark McNairy

November 2, 2009

Navy Bucks By Mark McNairy

Navy bucks by Mark McNairy for inventory.  Lovely.

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Episode 1: Clothing Credits

November 2, 2009

Episode 1: Clothing Credits

What we wore in Episode 1. Jesse at Rising Sun Wool plaid shirt by Hirsch and Price (vintage circa 1940s)…

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Some things to note about a lovely outfit from Andrew in Atlanta

November 2, 2009

Some Things To Note About A Lovely Outfit From Andrew In Atlanta

Some things to note about a lovely outfit from Andrew in Atlanta: The weight of the trousers (and their sizable…

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British Style Genius: The Street Look

November 2, 2009

British Style Genius: The Street Look

Part one of six.  Look for the rest over the course of the week. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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Episode One Funders

November 2, 2009

Episode One Funders

We’d like to extend our enduring thanks to the funders of our first episode. Premier Sponsor: Ask Metafilter Sponsor: Felt…

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