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March 12, 2015
“Am I Going To Get A Customs Bill?”
There’s never been a better time to shop overseas. The US dollar has been gaining strength against most foreign currencies,…
March 11, 2015
“The Roll Of The Collar Is The Most Important Thing”
From Ivy Style, here’s a nice excerpt from an 1983 issue of Esquire, in which John Berendt opines about the button…
March 11, 2015
Want An Affordable Leather Jacket? Go Vintage
Every once in a while, we’ll get an email from a reader asking where can they score a leather jacket…
March 10, 2015
EBay Roundup
We found some great shoes on eBay over the weekend, such as these Edward Green oxfords, black Simpson of Piccadilly boots, and Ralph…
March 9, 2015
It’s On Sale: Chester Mox’s Leather Goods
It’s been an eventful year for Chester Mox. Bellanie – who co-owns the company with her husband – recently graduated…
March 9, 2015
The Denim Dress Shirt
Dress shirt fabrics are pretty straightforward. Most are plain weaves, twills, and oxfords. Some are end-on-ends. In solid colors and…
March 7, 2015
Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of March 8th – March 14th
Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of…
March 7, 2015
Savile Row, 1957
My friend CrimsonSox found some wonderful images of H. Huntsman & Sons in 1957. Notice how all the tailors are…
March 6, 2015
The Rise Of Sneaker Culture Exhibit
The Brooklyn Museum will have an exhibit this summer on the rise of sneaker culture. The exhibit will look at look…
March 6, 2015
How Army Jackets Became A Civilian Staple
The New York Times Magazine has a nice article today about how army jackets became civilian staples. An excerpt: But…
March 6, 2015
EBay Roundup
It’s Spring Training, and thanks to Jesse, this week’s roundup features a pile of vintage baseball-related items. There are also…
March 5, 2015
Q & Answer: How To Clean Suede Shoes
Eric writes: I have an oil stain on some suede oxfords. Happened when I accidentally dropped some food on them….
March 4, 2015
Keychains For Guys Who Wear Slim Jeans
Let’s admit it: slim, raw denim jeans don’t make for very good carrying space. The back pocket can easily hold…
March 4, 2015
George Frazier And Sprezzatura
Roger Angell has a nice piece at The New Yorker this week on the noted jazz critic and menswear write George Frazier….
March 3, 2015
EBay Roundup
Adidas has a bunch of new collaboration lines out right now. Most of them cost an arm and a leg,…