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June 1, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part VII: Tying It With Some Panache
Oscar Wilde once said something like “A well tied tie is the first serious step in life.” By now, you…
May 31, 2011
We Got It For Free: Gold Toe Socks
I’m somewhat of a sock evangelist. To me, some of the worst sartorial transgressions have nothing to do with flip-flops…
May 31, 2011
Mr. Porter Sale
There was a lot of buzz recently over Mr. Porter’s 50% off sale. It was originally only offered to a…
May 30, 2011
Orlebar Brown Swim Shorts And T-shirt Giveaway
A while ago, as part of my Summer series, I wrote about Orlebar Brown swim shorts. I’ve been talking to one…
May 30, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part VI: Is The Four-in-Hand Really The Only Knot You Need To Know?
You know what the menswear blogosphere needs more of? Disagreement and debate. So long as we keep it friendly and…
May 28, 2011
It’s On Overstock.com
I like the fact that this post is going to reward people who spend their Friday nights at home surfing…
May 27, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part V: “Novelty” Ties
It may seem strange to talk about novelty ties when discussing a basic, minimal necktie wardrobe. However, an overly basic…
May 26, 2011
Gshen
Gshen, the maker of those handmade ties we talked about, found this really great video of Eric Clapton talking about…
May 25, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part IV: Expanding Your Collection
Yesterday, I talked about the bare bones of a minimal tie collection. Today, I’ll talk about how to expand from…
May 24, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part III: Starting Your Basics
In my estimation, a well dressed man needs at least a dozen or two neckties. A dozen if he doesn’t…
May 23, 2011
What Ties Should Be Part Of A Basic, Minimal Collection
Starting tomorrow, I’ll talk this week about what ties should be part of a basic, minimal collection. First, however, I…
May 23, 2011
There Has Been A Lot Of Buzz Over Raw Silk Ties. I’m A Big, Big Fan.
Lately, there has been a lot of buzz over raw silk ties. I’m a big, big fan. However, almost without…
May 21, 2011
American Style: My Inspiration
Jesse wrote a great post last week about American style. As he noted, much of this style has been shaped…
May 20, 2011
Jeeves
I recently had a wonderful conversation with Gerald, who runs Jeeves, a company that offers custom handcleaning services for high-end, bespoke garments. …
May 19, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part II: The Manufacturing Process
I used to read a lot about how shoes are constructed, but one of the most educational experiences was watching…