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Vanda Fine Clothing

November 17, 2011

Vanda Fine Clothing

Diana Chan and Gerald Shen have been selling well-made, handrolled pocket squares to discerning customers at StyleForum for the last…

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Menswear Mad Libs

November 2, 2011

Menswear Mad Libs

Clothing companies have the most generic descriptions for their products. “Heritage” this, “only get better with age” that. So last…

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This video features many of my favorite things

October 26, 2011

This Video Features Many Of My Favorite Things

THAT IS ALL from John Hodgman This video features many of my favorite things, such as my friend and colleague…

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Men’s Clothes: How to Store Them

October 25, 2011

Men’s Clothes: How To Store Them

Men often email me to ask how to store their clothes, so I thought I’d offer a few simple best…

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Photos from a issue of Bon Appetit

October 19, 2011

Photos From A Issue Of Bon Appetit

areasofmyexpertise: Photos from a issue of Bon Appetit, an American magazine about common French toasts and sayings. (It’s chief rival…

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Scrimp, Save, and Shop Slowly

October 19, 2011

Scrimp, Save, And Shop Slowly

In the past week, I’ve been reading The Craftsman by Richard Sennett, a wonderful book that Bruce Boyer recommended to me…

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Our Beloved Benefactors: Wickham House & Goodsie

October 19, 2011

Our Beloved Benefactors: Wickham House & Goodsie

Our thanks go to the advertisers who help make it possible for us to bring you Put This On.  Here’s…

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A quick (and final) reminder.

October 16, 2011

A Quick (and Final) Reminder.

If you supported season two at a level which earned you a thank-you gift, then you must login to Kickstarter…

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Bill Cunningham New York

September 19, 2011

Bill Cunningham New York

Bill Cunningham New York is out on DVD, and you can also find it on Netflix Instant. It’s a documentary…

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The story of the shop at Gentleman’s Gazette

September 19, 2011

The Story Of The Shop At Gentleman’s Gazette

A couple of years ago, my mom (a part-time antiques dealer) came across some panama hats at an estate sale….

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Advertisers Create Content to Lure Elusive Customers - WSJ.com

September 15, 2011

Advertisers Create Content To Lure Elusive Customers – WSJ.com

Advertisers Create Content to Lure Elusive Customers – WSJ.com murketing: For Kmart, a unit of Sears Holdings Corp., “First Day,”…

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Ties for Fall

September 15, 2011

Ties For Fall

The first photo above has haunted me ever since I first saw it at 13th and Wolf. It’s what I would…

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We made it. Thank you.

September 14, 2011

We Made It. Thank You.

Thanks to everyone who’s supported us. If you haven’t done so yet, it’s not like we’re closed down, feel free…

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Brown Suede Shoes for Autumn

August 29, 2011

Brown Suede Shoes For Autumn

While I think brown suede shoes are great for every season (perhaps except winter), they’re particularly fitting for autumn. The…

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Bobby From Boston

August 13, 2011

Bobby From Boston

I’ve written several times before about my favorite store in the United States, Bobby From Boston. It’s a gorgeous vintage…

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