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The Very Not-Basic Wardrobe

August 1, 2013

The Very Not-Basic Wardrobe

The Very Not-Basic Wardrobe We all know about basic wardrobes. But what about the not-basic wardrobe? Like the really, really…

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What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness

August 1, 2013

What I Regret Most In My Life Are Failures Of Kindness

What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness. George Saunders George Saunders is a brilliant and insightful…

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Paul Anka tears apart his band

August 1, 2013

Paul Anka Tears Apart His Band

Legendary crooner Paul Anka tears apart his band, starting with wearing t-shirts on stage. And continuing on to a lot…

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Clay Tompkins’ Trousers

August 1, 2013

Clay Tompkins’ Trousers

I was recently pretty impressed by a pair of trousers Clay Tompkins sent me on loan. He designed them, but…

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When You Need It NOW! (You Shoulda Got It THEN!)

August 1, 2013

When You Need It NOW! (You Shoulda Got It THEN!)

A huge portion of the emails I get at Put This On are about men who NEED IT NOW! They’ve…

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St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church on the Upper East Side

July 31, 2013

St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church On The Upper East Side

A quick tip for our readers in New York: reader Andrew tells us that his favorite thrift shop, at St….

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The New Yorker: The End of Saks As We Know It

July 31, 2013

The New Yorker: The End Of Saks As We Know It

The New Yorker: The End of Saks As We Know It Amy Merrick of The New Yorker asks how luxury…

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We Got It For Free: UnderFit Undershirts

July 31, 2013

We Got It For Free: UnderFit Undershirts

Ben Brockland over at Underfit Shirts emailed me last January to see if I’d be interested in reviewing one of…

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eBay Roundup

July 30, 2013

EBay Roundup

We have some great finds today in the footwear and neckwear categories. Take for example these Florsheim shell cordovan boots and ties…

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The lovely thing about jazz guys

July 30, 2013

The Lovely Thing About Jazz Guys

“The lovely thing about jazz guys in that period—the fifties and sixties—was that they were very handsome men—Duke Ellington, Lester…

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A Course in Advanced Tie Knots

July 29, 2013

A Course In Advanced Tie Knots

Here is all you need to know about “advanced” tie knots: they are useless and you shouldn’t wear them. Above…

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Chester Mox Sale

July 29, 2013

Chester Mox Sale

Another favorite company of mine just started a sale today. From now until August 5th, customers can take 20% off…

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Real People: Casual Warm Weather Clothes

July 29, 2013

Real People: Casual Warm Weather Clothes

I love this casual summer ensemble that our friend Theo over in London recently put together. The pleated, high-waisted, brown…

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Bench & Loom Sale

July 29, 2013

Bench & Loom Sale

One of my favorite online stores for casual clothing, Bench & Loom, just started a clearance sale. Prices are now…

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Vintage find bragging from the 1960s

July 28, 2013

Vintage Find Bragging From The 1960s

Pierre Cardin, a Frenchman who designs clothes, opened a small menswear shop at Bonwit Teller one evening last week. M….

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