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A history of the necktie, from Chloe Chapin

January 4, 2015

A History Of The Necktie, From Chloe Chapin

A history of the necktie, from Chloe Chapin, professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. via Sleevehead (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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Sometimes, when we close our eyes

January 4, 2015

Sometimes, When We Close Our Eyes

Sometimes, when we close our eyes, we could see some new socks that we could order. My three-year-old son Simon…

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It’s On Sale: Select Items at The Bureau Belfast

January 4, 2015

It’s On Sale: Select Items At The Bureau Belfast

The Bureau Belfast – a Northern Ireland shop that specializes in funky workwear and retro-mountaineering inspired clothing – just made…

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I Bought A Polar Fleece Coat

January 3, 2015

I Bought A Polar Fleece Coat

I never thought it would happen.  Polar fleece hit big at the start of the 90s. I was the urban…

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It’s On Sale: Bridle Leather Belts

January 3, 2015

It’s On Sale: Bridle Leather Belts

Equus Leather is having a 20% off sale on some of their most popular belt styles. The company specializes in…

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Put This On's Inside Track for the week of January 4th - January 10th

January 3, 2015

Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of January 4th – January 10th

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

January 2, 2015

EBay Roundup

Here’s a great roundup today to help end your week and start your new year. Included is a beautiful pair…

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Relaxing on New Year’s Day

January 1, 2015

Relaxing On New Year’s Day

After a long night out in a coat-and-tie, New Year’s Day calls for some lounging. What I’m wearing today: Fawn…

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Our Beloved Sponsors

January 1, 2015

Our Beloved Sponsors

Many thanks to our sponsors this month, each of which have something new going on.  Proper Cloth is an online…

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“Wear clean clothes — look good”

December 31, 2014

“Wear Clean Clothes — Look Good”

#9 on Woody Guthrie’s New Year’s Rulins for 1943. (Photo of Woody performing on the New York subway, 1943) -Pete

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Dress Fancy

December 31, 2014

Dress Fancy

The very talented Rose Callahan – photographer extraordinaire and the author behind I am Dandy – runs a site called Last Night…

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Your Last Day to Save

December 31, 2014

Your Last Day To Save

Today’s the last day to save on PTO pocket squares in our winter sale. As of right now, you get…

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Extreme Luxury and Boredom at Asprey

December 30, 2014

Extreme Luxury And Boredom At Asprey

Asprey is a British–I dunno, brand? maker? house?–with a rich history of supplying the super wealthy with beautiful, often small…

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eBay Roundup

December 30, 2014

EBay Roundup

Here’s our last eBay roundup for 2014! Included are some shell cordovan plain toe bluchers, a navy double-windowpane sport coat, and a…

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Why Do Little Boys Wear Blue?

December 29, 2014

Why Do Little Boys Wear Blue?

The Smithsonian has a great article on how children’s clothing became gendered in the 20th century. An excerpt: Little Franklin…

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