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Four New PTO Squares

May 13, 2013

Four New PTO Squares

We used plaid cotton for the last round of Put This On Gentlemen’s Association pocket squares. A few were left…

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Two Closeout Sales

May 10, 2013

Two Closeout Sales

Two stores are having closeout sales at the moment, both with pretty good deals. The first is at Pockets Menswear…

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A Shade Lighter

May 2, 2013

A Shade Lighter

I’m a big believer in dressing seasonally. Consider a simple, basic pairing: a blue oxford cloth button down shirt with…

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There’s Nothing Like Homemade

April 29, 2013

There’s Nothing Like Homemade

One of my favorite designers is Nigel Cabourn, and one of his most notable pieces is his Cameraman Jacket, which…

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Ikire Jones Pocket Square

April 25, 2013

Ikire Jones Pocket Square

Our friend Wale Oyejide recently started a new clothing line called Ikire Jones. I’ve actually been in touch with Wale…

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Reweaving Holes

April 24, 2013

Reweaving Holes

Want to see something neat? If you ever develop a hole in your clothes – whether from a moths, pulled…

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The OCBD Shirt Series, Part VI: Our Recommendations

April 24, 2013

The OCBD Shirt Series, Part VI: Our Recommendations

After reviewing so many companies, we thought it’d be useful to say which we recommend the most. Obviously much depends…

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A shirt made of gold.

April 23, 2013

A Shirt Made Of Gold.

Many folks have sent me the story of the Indian gentleman who spent a quarter million dollars on a gold…

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eBay Roundup

April 19, 2013

EBay Roundup

We have a number of really great finds today, including this pair of shell cordovan semi-brogues, a Belstaff motorcycle jacket, and a…

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No Backpacks at the Office

April 18, 2013

No Backpacks At The Office

For the past year and a half I’ve been largely working from home, so I forget what it’s like to…

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The OCBD Shirt Series, Part IV: The Reviews

April 18, 2013

The OCBD Shirt Series, Part IV: The Reviews

We continue today with four more reviews of oxford cloth button downs. Again, basic features and measurements are given, so…

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The OCBD Shirt Series, Part III: The Reviews

April 17, 2013

The OCBD Shirt Series, Part III: The Reviews

For a while, Brooks Brothers used to advertise their oxford button downs as “The Most Imitated Shirt in the World.”…

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Look for Linen Now

April 16, 2013

Look For Linen Now

While it’s only the middle of April and the weather is still fluctuating between pleasantly warm and miserably wet, you…

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eBay Roundup

April 16, 2013

EBay Roundup

Jesse and I found a number of great eBay auctions over the weekend. I particularly like these Edward Green semi-brogues, Eastland peanut…

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eBay Roundup

April 12, 2013

EBay Roundup

Here’s a roundup of great menswear auctions Jesse and I found on eBay this week. If you’d like to find…

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