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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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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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The OCBD Shirt Series, Part V: The Reviews

April 22, 2013

The OCBD Shirt Series, Part V: The Reviews

The OCBD Shirt Series, Part VI: Reviews and Conclusion Our series on oxford cloth button downs started with a short…

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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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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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The OCBD Shirt Series, Part II: The "Golden Era" Oxfords

April 11, 2013

The OCBD Shirt Series, Part II: The “Golden Era” Oxfords

“They’re such beautiful shirts,” she sobbed, her voice muffled in the thick folds. “It makes me sad because I’ve never…

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Real People: Tassel Loafers and Layers

April 10, 2013

Real People: Tassel Loafers And Layers

Over the past few months I’ve really enjoyed the outfits from Jeremy in Philadelphia. His style is fun but not…

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It’s On Sale: Lands’ End dress trousers

April 8, 2013

It’s On Sale: Lands’ End Dress Trousers

It’s still a chilly spring for many of us, but it’ll soon be sweltering summer and wearing wool trousers will…

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The Transitional Shirt Jacket

April 4, 2013

The Transitional Shirt Jacket

The weather’s still pretty chilly where I live, but in a month’s time, it’ll hit those cool temperatures that’ll remind…

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It’s On Sale: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Shirts

April 3, 2013

It’s On Sale: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Shirts

It’s rare you find an oxford-cloth button-down collar dress shirt in green these days, at least in the heavy fabric…

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Is This an Orphaned Suit Jacket?

April 1, 2013

Is This An Orphaned Suit Jacket?

I recently received a couple of emails from readers asking if I thought something they were looking at on eBay…

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It’s On Sale: Drake’s Neckwear

March 29, 2013

It’s On Sale: Drake’s Neckwear

Exquisite Trimmings has a 20% off sale that applies to all of their items in their store – just use…

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A few more bright colors for spring

March 29, 2013

A Few More Bright Colors For Spring

A few more bright colors for spring, most in very limited quantities, thanks to vintage fabrics. All hand made in…

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Q & Answer: My Pocket Square Makes My Lapel Bulge!

March 29, 2013

Q & Answer: My Pocket Square Makes My Lapel Bulge!

Gus asks: I have a recurring problem with my jackets: the left lapel bulges open when I put a pocket…

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