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We Got It For Free: Chester Mox Wallets

February 22, 2012

We Got It For Free: Chester Mox Wallets

Chester Mox recently got in some very interesting leathers. They asked me to review some of them, so I selected a…

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Keep It Simple, Stupid.

February 16, 2012

Keep It Simple, Stupid.

I was watching The Odd Couple the other night, and I was struck by a question: why does Walter Matthau…

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For $50 You Can Buy …

February 13, 2012

For $50 You Can Buy …

A whole lot of stuff at Brooks Brothers right now. Here are my picks: $39.75 Extra-Slim Fit striped OCBD $49.50 Extra-Slim…

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We Got It For Free: Marshall Anthony tie

February 9, 2012

We Got It For Free: Marshall Anthony Tie

A relatively new men’s clothier, Marshall Anthony, recently sent me one of their indigo raw silk ties. I’m usually skeptical…

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eBay Round Up

February 7, 2012

EBay Round Up

Jesse, Kenn, and I found some great items yesterday. Included are some Drake’s ties, nice pocket squares, and a pair of…

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Avoiding Buyer’s Regret

February 1, 2012

Avoiding Buyer’s Regret

When you’re shopping for clothes, there are probably a dozen or more variables to consider before you make a purchase….

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Dealing with Bad Weather

January 30, 2012

Dealing With Bad Weather

Every year starts off with a few months of bad weather. First there is snow, then the snow turns to…

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(Re)consider Buff

January 26, 2012

(Re)consider Buff

Ethan Desu recently took some wonderful photos of his colleagues at The Armoury and they reminded me of a post…

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Ramen Noodle Budget: Getting Started

January 18, 2012

Ramen Noodle Budget: Getting Started

Before you head out in search of bargains, you have to do some personal research about where things stand in…

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Conservatively Patterned Socks

January 9, 2012

Conservatively Patterned Socks

There’s an old piece of wisdom that says men should match their socks to their trousers. Doing so elongates the…

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My Pajama Project

December 28, 2011

My Pajama Project

I’m visiting Beijing for a week and while I’m there, I’m hoping to get two or three pairs of pajamas…

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Three Post-Christmas Sales

December 26, 2011

Three Post-Christmas Sales

Brooks Brothers’ after-Christmas sale has started, and if you shop today, you get an additional 20% off. That puts the jacket you…

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Fred Astaire on the Ivy League look

December 24, 2011

Fred Astaire On The Ivy League Look

The unpadded shoulders, the three-buttoned long and boxy coat, the too-short, thin pants, and the thin ties with striped buttoned…

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eBay Round Up

December 20, 2011

EBay Round Up

There are a few exceptional items today: some Turnbull & Asser grenadines, a mother of pearl card case, and some…

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Vanda Fine Clothing

December 19, 2011

Vanda Fine Clothing

I received a special package last week containing an order from Vanda Fine Clothing. Inside was a selection of items…

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