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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 10, 2015
Seattle’s Jack Straw Opens Online
“In America the distance between wanting something and having it delivered to your living room is not terribly great.” -Gary…
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 9, 2015
Don’t Dress For The Job You Have…
Kenji Hall explores the carefully preserved world of yuru-kyara, the nonsports mascots of Japan, where every organization seems to employ…
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 6, 2015
Don’t Be Satisfied With The Present
Bellamy Hunt is camera obsessed. Fortunately, he lives in Japan, where fellow obsessives are many, and the cameras they obsess…
March 6, 2015
Q & Answer: Where Do I Find Wide Shoes?
Jason asks: I have wide feet. Flipper wide. My comfortable shoe size varies between makers, but my most comfortable dressy shoes…
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….
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