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Put This On’s Inside Track for the week of September 13th - September 19th

September 12, 2015

Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of September 13th – September 19th

Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of…

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we are presented with the same images of brooding men

September 12, 2015

We Are Presented With The Same Images Of Brooding Men

“In menswear magazines around the world, we are presented with the same images of brooding men, sipping whisky, puffing cigars,…

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Adventures in Waterproofing

September 11, 2015

Adventures In Waterproofing

A few months ago, I bought a surplus Scandinavian military snow jacket at the flea market. At $20, it was…

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eBay Roundup

September 11, 2015

EBay Roundup

Really like this Barbour x Norton & Sons waxed jacket in today’s round-up. The detailing is subtle, but it’s a great looking,…

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Luciano Barbera on one of his favorite jackets

September 10, 2015

Luciano Barbera On One Of His Favorite Jackets

Luciano Barbera on one of his favorite jackets, a Russell plaid tailored by Caraceni: The fabric, shaped in its jacket…

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The Wonderful World of Slip-On Shoes

September 10, 2015

The Wonderful World Of Slip-On Shoes

The weather has been so miserable lately. Everyone is waiting for fall to arrive, but with temperatures being in the…

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It’s On Sale: Panta’s Ties

September 9, 2015

It’s On Sale: Panta’s Ties

The online discount site Massdrop has been getting some really great menswear items lately. If you’re unfamiliar with the company,…

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Real People: No Contrast, No Problem

September 9, 2015

Real People: No Contrast, No Problem

A running theme in how I’d like to dress, vs how I actually dress, is more use of items that…

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How to get the right carrot-fit pants

September 9, 2015

How To Get The Right Carrot-fit Pants

“I just buy [Dickies pants] at the local army surplus store in every color. Then I take them to my…

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eBay Roundup

September 8, 2015

EBay Roundup

Many thanks to our friend the RJcat for contributing to today’s roundup. For more menswear finds on eBay, try using…

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Paul Stuart Sample Sale | The Choosy Beggar

September 7, 2015

Paul Stuart Sample Sale | The Choosy Beggar

Paul Stuart Sample Sale | The Choosy Beggar One of my favorite classic menswear retailers is holding a sample sale…

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It’s On Sale: Raw, Selvedge Jeans

September 7, 2015

It’s On Sale: Raw, Selvedge Jeans

Dutil is having a 20% off sale right now on all of their denim (discount happens automatically at check-out). Included…

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Jesse, Jordan Jesse Go, Throwing Shade and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney in Portland

September 7, 2015

Jesse, Jordan Jesse Go, Throwing Shade And Corin Tucker Of Sleater-Kinney In Portland

If you read Put This On and wonder why it isn’t an endless stream of vulgar jokes, I’ve got great…

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Why Can’t You Wear White After Labor Day?

September 7, 2015

Why Can’t You Wear White After Labor Day?

Everyone has heard the phrase “no white after Labor Day.” The idea comes from a time when Americans used to bracket…

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Clement Greenberg

September 7, 2015

Clement Greenberg

“True taste doesn’t swing, doesn’t veer. The very notion of taste swinging is anomalous. True taste, genuine taste, develops, expands,…

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