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The Navy Sport Coat of Shoes

August 6, 2012

The Navy Sport Coat Of Shoes

There’s no style of footwear more underrated or versatile than the dark brown derby. Derbys are shoes that have their…

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if you are going to pimp, you have to get used to synthetic materials

August 4, 2012

If You Are Going To Pimp, You Have To Get Used To Synthetic Materials

“One of the things I learned from experience but was hard for me to accept is that, if you are…

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For $50 You Can Buy …

August 3, 2012

For $50 You Can Buy …

Some nice shirts at Brooks Brothers. They’ve been having a clearance sale for a while now, but while perusing it…

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Second Time a Brown

August 1, 2012

Second Time A Brown

Whether worn casually with beat-up chinos and a pair of brown loafers, or more formally with grey flannel pants and…

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Grey and Tan

July 23, 2012

Grey And Tan

Some colors will always look good together – a rich navy with mid-grey; a chocolate brown with racing green; or…

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(Masterful) Pattern Coordination

July 18, 2012

(Masterful) Pattern Coordination

The latest episode of our second season, titled “Eccentric Style”, comes at a good time for me. I’ve been wanting…

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Put This On Season Two, Episode 4: Eccentric Style

July 17, 2012

Put This On Season Two, Episode 4: Eccentric Style

Put This On, a web series about dressing like a grownup, visits London, where we visit with a few of…

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Menswear books: Daniel Peres, The Details Men's Style Manual

July 16, 2012

Menswear Books: Daniel Peres, The Details Men’s Style Manual

I confess to not quite knowing Details’ place on the landscape of gentlemen’s magazines. While glancing at its issues reveals…

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The Silentist comes through again

July 13, 2012

The Silentist Comes Through Again

thesilentist: It’s on sale: Lands’ End linen-cotton trousers — Finding reasonably priced summer trousers can be rather tough (at least…

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Some New Navy Socks

July 12, 2012

Some New Navy Socks

I recently picked up some over-the-calf navy socks from Kabbaz-Kelly & Sons and The Hound Clothiers. Navy, as you’ve read…

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As Different As Night and Day

July 5, 2012

As Different As Night And Day

There are various rules for how men should dress according to the time of day. Many of them are simply…

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Fourth of July Sales Events

July 5, 2012

Fourth Of July Sales Events

A bunch of retailers are running Fourth of July sales. Note that even if you don’t care for the items…

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an amazing slideshow of ugly shoes designed by musicians for the CBC Music blog

June 28, 2012

An Amazing Slideshow Of Ugly Shoes Designed By Musicians For The CBC Music Blog

My hilarious pal Dave Shumka put together an amazing slideshow of ugly shoes designed by musicians for the CBC Music…

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Casual Summer Weekends

June 25, 2012

Casual Summer Weekends

This is a great photo of maomao. Here he’s wearing a madras shirt, pair of sunglasses, and a beat up…

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Madras Shirts for Summer

June 20, 2012

Madras Shirts For Summer

I love madras – the colorful, airy fabric named after the Indian city from which it originally came. The stuff…

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