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March 23, 2015
Shedding Season Is Here
Pete thinks spring is all about pretty songbirds and lazy Sundays. As a pet owner, I know different. The beginning…
December 22, 2014
Real People: American Sprezzatura
In the world of classic men’s clothing, Bruce Boyer is something of a legend. He’s been a fashion writer for…
November 6, 2014
Items From Our Catalog
In the 1980s, at the height of the American catalog business, Alfred Gingold wrote two parody catalogs that looked much…
October 27, 2014
Condé Nast Moves Into E-Commerce
Condé Nast, the parent company for fashion magazines such as GQ, Details, and Vogue, is planning to move into e-commerce….
July 10, 2014
Edna Woolman Chase, Vogue Editor 1914-1952
Ask yourself always: am I harmoniously put together, am I appropriately clad for the deed at hand, and am I…
March 5, 2014
Thick Flannel Shirts
Over the weekend, Jesse listed this Spring’s Seven “Must Have Or You’ll Die” Essentials. Do you know why? Because he…
November 25, 2013
Colin Marshall On Men’s Style Books: Kevin Burrows And Lawrence Schlossman, Fuck Yeah Menswear
Whether published this century or the last, most men’s style books I pick up don’t present themselves as products of…
July 18, 2013
Buying Vegan
Every once in a while, I’ll get an email from a reader who – whether for ethical, religious, or some…
June 13, 2013
The Unnecessary but Useful Sleeve Board
Ironing is a pretty simple and straightforward task that only requires an ironing board and iron. However, I’ve found it’s useful to…
March 4, 2013
A Visit To B. Black & Sons: The Last Tailor Supplier In Los Angeles
I needed a few buttons for a coat my tailor’s making. He didn’t have any natural ones on hand, so…
August 23, 2012
MyHabit Comes Into Its Own
In the wake of the quick growth of the flash sale site Gilt, many competitors sprang up. Gilt had secured…
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…
November 2, 2011
Menswear Mad Libs
Clothing companies have the most generic descriptions for their products. “Heritage” this, “only get better with age” that. So last…
August 8, 2011
Dopp Kits: A Nice Accessory For The Traveling Man
Dopp kits are designed for men who need something to hold their toiletries while they travel. They were invented by Charles…
June 14, 2011
The Five Bespoke Items That Every Man Should Have In Their Closet
Here’s an old article I’ve been meaning to post. John Hitchcock, the managing director of one of Savile Row’s best tailoring houses,…
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