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December 16, 2015
The Collar & The Shape: Were OCBDs Of Old Really Better?
Many men (myself included) tend to cast clothing from the past in a golden light–we lament the demise of traditional…
November 12, 2015
Real People: Changing Seasons With Texture, Pattern, And Color
Typically, weather in my home state of Maryland skips the transitional seasons; we get a week or so of comfortable,…
November 4, 2015
Morbid Mohair: Own Kurt Cobain’s “Unplugged” Cardigan
An upcoming auction of rock memorabilia includes a cardigan worn by Kurt Cobain at Nirvana’s classic, haunting 1993 MTV “Unplugged”…
November 4, 2015
How To Get The Smell Out Of Vintage Clothing
Sometimes authenticity can be a little too authentic. A few months ago, I bought a used double-rider off eBay, which…
October 29, 2015
Fall Textures On Any Budget
Perfect casual clothes for hanging out in the neighborhood? Shetland sweaters with oxford-cloth button-downs, corduroys, and suede shoes. Heavy Tweed…
October 8, 2015
Fall Inspiration And That Annie Hall Look
Maybe it’s because of the tweed jackets and plaid shirts. Or maybe it’s the soft colors in the cinematography. Whatever…
September 23, 2015
Outerwear That Won’t Break The Bank, Part One
We all love the cold weather seasons for the opportunity to wear tweed and chunky sweaters, but nothing will transform…
September 5, 2015
Backstory On The Birth Of Vintage
I really enjoy the public radio show Backstory, about American history. It’s hosted by three genial college professors from Virginia,…
July 31, 2015
Own Don’s Jawnz
Although maybe no other television show or film had as strong an influence on menswear in the last decade, some…
May 18, 2015
British Wabi Sabi
I’ve been really digging the work I’ve seen from Darn & Dusted, a small, one-man custom repair company over in…
April 22, 2015
It’s Worth The Price, If You Believe It Is
We’re all chasing a little experienced pleasantness. That’s not just an abstract concept, researchers can measure activity in a particular…
April 13, 2015
Scenes From The Rose Bowl
My mother’s in town, and since she’s an antiques dealer, that means a trip to the flea market. One of…
March 25, 2015
Q & Answer: Keeping Your EDC Stuff Organized
Mike emails to ask: Not sure this has to do much with style, but I’m looking to purchase some kind of…
March 11, 2015
Want An Affordable Leather Jacket? Go Vintage
Every once in a while, we’ll get an email from a reader asking where can they score a leather jacket…
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