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September 4, 2023
Our Beloved Sponsors
Twice a month, we like to give a shoutout to our sponsors. Our site wouldn’t be possible without them, and…
May 18, 2022
Packing For Travel
Ever since I was a kid, traveling has seemed glamorous. No doubt that had to do with a child’s supposition…
April 19, 2022
Our Beloved Sponsors
Every two weeks, we like to give our sponsors a special shoutout. Doing so allows us to thank them for…
February 18, 2021
Our Beloved Sponsors
As an independent menswear site, we’re incredibly thankful to have companies who support what we do. So, twice a month,…
January 13, 2020
The Problem With Saphir Renovateur
Saphir’s Medaille d’Or Renovateur has been called “liquid gold.” Men who are obsessive about their shoes often recommend it as the…
December 20, 2019
How To Shop On A Budget
Last week, Simon Crompton published a post on how he’d shop on a budget. Simon’s blog, Permanent Style, focuses on…
November 20, 2019
Marie Kondo Now Sells Merch
Marie Kondo’s message is simple enough: go through your home and throw away anything that doesn’t spark joy. Her book…
August 15, 2019
White Hot Glistening Shadowy Flows: A Playlist For August
It’s Friday night. Good friends are on their way, light beer and cheap wine are on ice, fine cheeses and…
March 18, 2019
A Suggestion For Your First Good Pair Of Shoes
On the subreddit Male Fashion Advice, which is dedicated to helping men dress better, newer members will occasionally come up…
March 15, 2019
EBay Roundup
Twice a week, we round up the best of menswear on eBay so our readers don’t have to. For an…
January 21, 2019
The Joy Of Sparking Joy: A Kondo Scale For Clothing Enthusiasts
The poem from which the fourth movement of Beethoven’s 9th symphony draws (maybe you know it), Friedrich Schiller’s Ode to…
October 8, 2018
Six Suggestions For Developing Personal Style
A couple of years ago, the luxury department store chain Barneys conducted a survey to find out how men decide…
September 20, 2018
What’s Not In Your Wardrobe?
We often poke fun at the endless lists of “essentials” that are a cliche of men’s style magazines and websites….
May 29, 2018
Five Starting Places For Building A Casual Wardrobe, Part Two
Casualwear can sometimes feel messy. Without the guidelines in traditional tailored clothing, many guys feel it’s hard to understand how…
May 17, 2018
Very Early Morning Suit: What To Look For At The Royal Wedding
Weddings are one of the few remaining occasions where any real dress code applies, and even there, the rules today…

















