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Handmade in Italy

May 11, 2011

Handmade In Italy

Before I started blogging about this stuff, I was an avid reader of menswear blogs for years. One of my favorite…

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eBay Round Up

May 10, 2011

EBay Round Up

Jesse and I have been finding way too much stuff on eBay lately, so rather than hit you with a…

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Guide to Going Sockless

May 3, 2011

Guide To Going Sockless

With Esquire and Brooks Brothers’ recent tweets, the menswear Twittersphere has been buzzing over whether it’s too early to forgo socks….

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Modern Tailor: First (and Second) Impressions

April 29, 2011

Modern Tailor: First (and Second) Impressions

A month or two ago, the Chinese made-to-measure operation Modern Tailor offered a special introductory offer: a basic oxford shirt…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part II: Plimsolls

April 26, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part II: Plimsolls

Let’s be honest – nothing beats the comfort of sneakers. That comfort comes in handy when you’re taking long strolls…

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You know what makes summer truly great? Linen shirts.

April 13, 2011

You Know What Makes Summer Truly Great? Linen Shirts.

I talked yesterday about some lesser known summer fabrics, but let’s get back to basics for a moment. You know…

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$19.95 introductory offer off Modern Tailor

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…

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Good, Fast, Cheap, Pick Two

December 5, 2010

Good, Fast, Cheap, Pick Two

John writes: I’m trying to transition to better, more interesting clothing, but when I double-check the internets regarding whether something…

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a rundown on what I’m bringing on an upcoming work trip

July 18, 2010

A Rundown On What I’m Bringing On An Upcoming Work Trip

Unlike MistahWong, I’m a horrible photographer, but given the packing questions folks are always emailing us, I thought a rundown…

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One Shirt, Two Shirt, White Shirt, Blue Shirt

June 30, 2010

One Shirt, Two Shirt, White Shirt, Blue Shirt

Elegance often comes from simplicity.  Our friend MistahWong is one of the best-dressed guys we know, and with his suits…

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Q and Answer: Clothing for the Field

April 19, 2010

Q And Answer: Clothing For The Field

Michael asks: I’m a biology student and as my classes become more advanced, more field work becomes involved. This means…

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Q and Answer: Shoe Repair

January 28, 2010

Q And Answer: Shoe Repair

Jacob writes: After a most successful vintage shopping trip in San Francisco, I found myself with a pair of exceptionally…

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What should I wear for my wedding?

January 14, 2010

What Should I Wear For My Wedding?

For men who aren’t confident in their style, the question of what to wear on their wedding day can be…

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Q and Answer: Black Tie

January 4, 2010

Q And Answer: Black Tie

Josh writes: I want ONE tux that will be stylish AND timeless.  Does this exist? I know I’ll be in…

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The Rugby Shirt

December 16, 2009

The Rugby Shirt

A lot of folks have been emailing looking for alternatives to t-shirts and oxfords for casual wear.  So let me…

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