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April 12, 2011
Summer Is Approaching
Summer is approaching, and if you’ve been paying attention to menswear for more than a year, you know every menswear…
March 7, 2011
My Mother Is A Part-time Antiques Dealer
My mother is a part-time antiques dealer, and one of her specialties is textiles. That usually means dress fabric, but…
March 5, 2011
$19.95 Introductory Offer Off Modern Tailor
The online made-to-measure shirt tailor Modern Tailor is offering a $19.95 introductory offer for shirts in their simplest blue oxford…
February 17, 2011
The Trend Towards Slim-fitting Tailored Clothing Has Gone A Bit Overboard
I’ve really been enjoying lately some of the photos shared by a guy who goes by the internet name olddog/oldtrix….
February 9, 2011
Q And Answer: What’s The Difference Between Plaid, Tartan And Madras?
Michael asks: I have looked for an explanation of the difference (or relationship) between plaid, madras, and tartan. The results…
February 8, 2011
Robert Caro On LBJ’s Dress
His clothes were dramatic, too. Although he owned blue suits, most of them didn’t look like those worn by other…
February 4, 2011
The Importance Of Gray Pants
There are two essential casual pants: blue jeans and chinos. For every other situation that doesn’t call for a suit,…
January 27, 2011
Q And Answer: Collar Stays
Yama asks: I’ve been getting frustrated with the plastic collar stays that come with most of my shirts. I see…
January 27, 2011
“Home Comforts: The Art And Science Of Keeping House,”
When I was researching the Q&A for episode four of Put This On, I reached for one of my favorite…
January 18, 2011
Chest Canvas And The Pinch Test
I’d been debating whether to hold on to this little tip for a future video episode, but it looks like…
January 10, 2011
Cavalry Twill Season!
A recent run of luck has led to a near-surfeit of cavalry twill trousers in my wardrobe. Two pairs thrifted,…
January 10, 2011
Cavalry Twill Season!
A recent run of luck has led to a near-surfeit of cavalry twill trousers in my wardrobe. Two pairs thrifted,…
January 8, 2011
I Thought I’d Try A Genuinely Ambitious Sewing Project
After some success making scarves for a few close friends and family members this holiday season, I thought I’d try…
December 21, 2010
We Got It For Free
Our longtime advertisers RibbedTee sent us their latest product a couple months ago – a modal blend undershirt from their…
December 5, 2010
The Jaw-dropping Description Of A $580 Suit Sized S-M-L-XL
The quality of [A.P.C. designer Jean] Touitou’s fabric are matched by a similar dedication to ensuring his designs fit appropriately….
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