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I asked Spike Lee what Air Jordan sneaker he’d choose if he could have only one pair

February 17, 2015

I Asked Spike Lee What Air Jordan Sneaker He’d Choose If He Could Have Only One Pair

This week on my public radio show Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, I asked Spike Lee what Air Jordan sneaker he’d…

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eBay Roundup

February 17, 2015

EBay Roundup

Like Jesse, I love Nigel Cabourn’s designs, but often wince at his prices. Luckily, some of his things wind up…

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Our Beloved Sponsors

February 17, 2015

Our Beloved Sponsors

A big warm thanks to our sponsors this month, each of which have something new going on.  Proper Cloth is…

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Trading Places

February 17, 2015

Trading Places

Wait, what’s going on? Adidas just Common-Projects-fied their shoes by making an all white, minimalist version of their famous Rod…

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Dealing With Salt Stains

February 16, 2015

Dealing With Salt Stains

The end of winter can be a real nightmare for leather shoes. When the snow is half-melted and slushy, it’s…

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It’s On Sale: Pants and Socks

February 16, 2015

It’s On Sale: Pants And Socks

Dapper Classics is having a President’s Day sale, where you can take 25% off with the checkout code PREZ. The…

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Could Anything Justify $400 for a Sweatshirt?

February 14, 2015

Could Anything Justify $400 For A Sweatshirt?

In the years I’ve been working on Put This On, I’ve learned to take a gentler stance towards clothing prices….

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Men’s desire to be a member of the group

February 14, 2015

Men’s Desire To Be A Member Of The Group

Men’s desire to be a member of the group seems to be stronger than their desire to be individuals, and…

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Put This On's Inside Track for the week of February 15th - February 21st

February 14, 2015

Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of February 15th – February 21st

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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eBay Roundup

February 13, 2015

EBay Roundup

Between Jesse’s new auctions and some finds from our friend the RJcat, there are a ton of great items in…

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The End of Trends?

February 12, 2015

The End Of Trends?

Cathy Horyn has an interesting piece in T Magazine about what she calls a “post-trend universe.” That is, where fashion…

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Real People: Having a System

February 12, 2015

Real People: Having A System

Having a system for how you get dressed sounds needlessly complicated, but it can also simplify a lot of your…

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Q & Answer: Can a Collar Gap Be Fixed?

February 11, 2015

Q & Answer: Can A Collar Gap Be Fixed?

John writes us to ask: Does a sport coat need to sit close to your neck at all times? I’ve…

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Holding onto Textile Traditions in the Face of Economic Realities

February 10, 2015

Holding Onto Textile Traditions In The Face Of Economic Realities

Martin Fackler has a melancholy piece in The New York Times today about the traditional kimono trade in Japan, and…

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