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November 11, 2015
The Gray Tweed Sport Coat
Gray sport coats are notoriously difficult to wear. In most fabrics, they look too similar to orphaned suit jackets, which…
November 11, 2015
Veterans Day: PTO And Swords To Plowshares
My father is a navy veteran, and spent much of his adult life as an organizer in the Veterans’ Movement,…
November 11, 2015
The Plight Of The Coxcomb
Apparently the impulse in men to look good but not too good is not a modern one. Comics artist and…
November 10, 2015
EBay Roundup
Some great ties in today’s roundup, including a couple of wool/ cashmere pieces, as well as a rare design from…
November 9, 2015
It’s On Sale: Everything At ASW & The Hanger Project
Fans of A Suitable Wardrobe, rejoice! The Hanger Project announced over the weekend that they’ve acquired the company and will be…
November 8, 2015
You’ve Basically Got Two Choices.
Always wear shoes that are good for running or fighting. Joe Strummer
November 7, 2015
Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of November 8st – November 14th
Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of…
November 7, 2015
Vintage Rayon Squares
One of my favorite materials from which to make pocket squares is rayon. These days, rayon isn’t used for much,…
November 6, 2015
EBay Roundup
Some great eBay finds today to help wrap up your week. Included are a bunch of items from yours truly….
November 5, 2015
How To Press A Suit Jacket Or Sport Coat
Simon Crompton has been working on a very useful video series on how to take care your tailored garments. The…
November 5, 2015
When, Where, What To Wear, According To The Founder Of VAN Jacket
For Lapham’s Quarterly, W. David Marx chronicles the seep of Ivy Style into Japanese culture, an influence strongly pushed by…
November 4, 2015
Morbid Mohair: Own Kurt Cobain’s “Unplugged” Cardigan
An upcoming auction of rock memorabilia includes a cardigan worn by Kurt Cobain at Nirvana’s classic, haunting 1993 MTV “Unplugged”…
November 4, 2015
How To Get The Smell Out Of Vintage Clothing
Sometimes authenticity can be a little too authentic. A few months ago, I bought a used double-rider off eBay, which…
November 4, 2015
Nigel Cabourn Warehouse Sale
For readers in and around London, Nigel Cabourn is holding a warehouse sale from November 13th ‘til the 15th. Discounts…
November 3, 2015
Jim Harbaugh’s Recommended Natural Steroids
1. “Sleep.” 2. “Milk, whole milk.” 3. “Water.” 4. “Steak. I take a vitamin every day, it’s called steak.” Harbaugh…
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