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Q and Answer: How Much Can My Clothes Be Altered?

July 19, 2011

Q And Answer: How Much Can My Clothes Be Altered?

Mario writes us to ask: When you’re hunting for used quality clothing, you’re bound to come across pieces that are…

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eBay Round Up

July 19, 2011

EBay Round Up

For readers in the Seattle area, Filson is having a huge sale on their factory seconds, returned inventory, and closeouts….

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A Complete Guide to Getting Chinos This Summer

July 13, 2011

A Complete Guide To Getting Chinos This Summer

Chinos have a bit of a circutous history. They began as part of the British Army’s standard uniform starting around…

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For $50, You Can Buy …

July 12, 2011

For $50, You Can Buy …

This J Crew Irish linen shirt. Some people hate how linen holds wrinkles, but I personally love it. Linen has…

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Interview with Gianluca Migliarotti: Director of O'Mast

July 7, 2011

Interview With Gianluca Migliarotti: Director Of O’Mast

In the world of classic men’s style, Naples holds a prominence that is only rivaled by London. The city is…

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The Chap is reporting that Doctor Who will be wearing… wait for it… Chinese tweed

July 3, 2011

The Chap Is Reporting That Doctor Who Will Be Wearing… Wait For It… Chinese Tweed

The Chap is reporting that Doctor Who will be wearing… wait for it… Chinese tweed. Apparently the costumers have sourced…

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We Got It For Free: Ledbury Shirt

June 30, 2011

We Got It For Free: Ledbury Shirt

I recently received a free gingham shirt from Ledbury, a relatively new shirt company that was founded about a year and…

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Q and Answer: A Striped Jacket with Odd Trousers?

June 18, 2011

Q And Answer: A Striped Jacket With Odd Trousers?

Adam asks: In one of my best thrifting trips yet, I snagged a Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece suit jacket for…

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Q and Answer: The Blue Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt

June 15, 2011

Q And Answer: The Blue Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt

Nik writes: On the menswear blogs I follow, I always see the blue Oxford button-down as the go-to shirt for…

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Awesome cartoon by Sem

June 13, 2011

Awesome Cartoon By Sem

The RJ cat sent me this awesome cartoon by Sem. It shows Evander Berry Wall at Charvet, demanding “Look here!…

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J. Hilburn: A Potential Revolution in the Custom Tailoring

June 9, 2011

J. Hilburn: A Potential Revolution In The Custom Tailoring

It’s probably be a bit too early for me to say, but I think J. Hilburn could revolutionize custom clothing….

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Q and Answer: Why Are Vintage Ties Short?

June 8, 2011

Q And Answer: Why Are Vintage Ties Short?

Eijah writes to ask: For the second time, I found myself with a vintage tie I’d bought online that was…

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The Necktie Series, Part VIII: Taking Care of Your Collection

June 8, 2011

The Necktie Series, Part VIII: Taking Care Of Your Collection

For the final installment of my special series on neckties, I thought I’d end by talking a little about how…

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Gilt City is offering a made-to-measure suit by master tailor Martin Greenfield for $1,199

June 7, 2011

Gilt City Is Offering a Made-to-measure Suit By Master Tailor Martin Greenfield For $1,199

A heads up for New York readers, Gilt City is offering a made-to-measure suit by master tailor Martin Greenfield for $1,199….

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Q and Answer: How to Clean a Tie

May 26, 2011

Q And Answer: How To Clean A Tie

Norm writes: I recently bought a lovely cornflower blue silk tie. I first wore it about two weeks ago, but…

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