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Happiness

January 16, 2014

Happiness

John hadGreat BigWaterproof Boots on;John had aGreat BigWaterproofHat;John had aGreat Big WaterproofMackintosh–And that(Said John)IsThat. -A.A. Milne

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Thoughts on Apparel Trade Shows

January 16, 2014

Thoughts On Apparel Trade Shows

Pitti Uomo, the menswear trade show Pete recently wrote about, just ended last week. It happens to be one of…

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Our Beloved Sponsors

January 16, 2014

Our Beloved Sponsors

We like to thank our sponsors twice a month for their support, and it gives us a chance to talk…

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Jim Harbaugh’s $8 Pleated Khakis

January 15, 2014

Jim Harbaugh’s $8 Pleated Khakis

I’m from San Francisco, and I’ve really enjoyed following the 49ers remarkable run this year. Unlike most teams, you can…

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The Foundation of a Good Necktie Wardrobe

January 15, 2014

The Foundation Of A Good Necktie Wardrobe

I don’t know anyone who wears ties that doesn’t have more neckwear than they need. Ties are relatively inexpensive, easier…

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American Picker: Photographer Eric Kvatek

January 15, 2014

American Picker: Photographer Eric Kvatek

Although there’s something really satisfying about clothes organized neatly, clothing looks better in situ, and few people put interesting clothing…

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The Slipnutz

January 15, 2014

The Slipnutz

The Slipnutz, featuring my pal Brian Stack and the great Andy Blitz and Jon Glaser, are reuniting February 1st at…

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eBay Roundup

January 14, 2014

EBay Roundup

Check out all the things Jesse and I found over the weekend. Included are a bunch of back issues of…

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It’s On Sale: Drake’s Accessories

January 14, 2014

It’s On Sale: Drake’s Accessories

While you’re trying to get through to Unionmade, here’s another popular retailer with a crashed sale page. Drake’s just started…

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It’s On Sale: Select Items at Unionmade

January 14, 2014

It’s On Sale: Select Items At Unionmade

For those who check our site after midnight, we reward you with an early announcement of Unionmade’s fall/ winter sale….

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Jimmy Pardo

January 14, 2014

Jimmy Pardo

tumblr_mzdfte7aaU1qa2j8c Jimmy Pardo’s one of my favorite standup comics in the world – no one’s more in the moment on…

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Abercrombie Adventures: Christmas, 1959

January 13, 2014

Abercrombie Adventures: Christmas, 1959

I recently obtained a stash of Abercrombie & Fitch store catalogs from the 1950s. If you don’t know, A&F wasn’t…

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Christopher Payne’s large-format photographs of American textile mills

January 13, 2014

Christopher Payne’s Large-format Photographs Of American Textile Mills

The New York Times Magazine is featuring a beautiful slideshow of Christopher Payne’s large-format photographs of American textile mills. The…

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It’s On Sale: Shirts

January 13, 2014

It’s On Sale: Shirts

Want some shirts? There are a ton of places right now with deep discounts. The new Amazon-owned e-tailer East Dane…

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Real People: Wearing Short Jackets

January 13, 2014

Real People: Wearing Short Jackets

If there’s one thing that peeves traditionalists, it’s the trend for short jackets, which has been going strong for over…

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