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H&M - environmentally friendly?

April 16, 2016

H&M – Environmentally Friendly?

“But for H&M to position itself as an environmentally friendly company is simply wrong—which is what makes its new advertisement…

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The Opposite of Workwear: Vintage-Inspired Vacation Wear (Part 2)

April 14, 2016

The Opposite Of Workwear: Vintage-Inspired Vacation Wear (Part 2)

We got the history of American vacation wear out of the way in part 1, so now we can focus…

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What’s Worth Buying Used, Part III

March 16, 2016

What’s Worth Buying Used, Part III

Let’s be honest, one man’s trash is usually just trash. But you can still find awesome stuff at thrift, consignment,…

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What’s Worth Buying Used, Part II

March 15, 2016

What’s Worth Buying Used, Part II

Thrift stores and eBay are the perfect place to find rad men’s clothing. Certain rad men’s clothing, anyway. Continued from…

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World’s First Bespoke Harris Tweed Suit for a Horse

March 14, 2016

World’s First Bespoke Harris Tweed Suit For A Horse

We don’t know what pants would look like on a dog, but we imagine they would look something like this…

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What’s Worth Buying Used: Part I

March 14, 2016

What’s Worth Buying Used: Part I

A reader recently asked us what was okay to buy used vs new. The answer is different for everyone depending…

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The $375 Tweed Sport Coat

February 26, 2016

The $375 Tweed Sport Coat

Christian over at Ivy Style gives a tepid recommendation for Orvis’ Highland tweed. Some of the gripes seem a bit…

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The Wonderful Split Toe

February 22, 2016

The Wonderful Split Toe

If I had to stick to one style of footwear for the rest of my life, it might have to…

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The New Jack Erwin: $195 for Goodyear Welted Shoes

February 17, 2016

The New Jack Erwin: $195 For Goodyear Welted Shoes

It’s been a few years since we wrote about Jack Erwin – an American company making high-value shoes for budget-minded…

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The Rise also Rises: New Options for Full Rise, Pleated Trousers

February 10, 2016

The Rise Also Rises: New Options For Full Rise, Pleated Trousers

“Woah, that’s a long zipper.” That was my first thought upon trying out Epaulet’s new “Taylor” trousers (pictured above). They’re a…

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The Collar & The Shape: Were OCBDs of Old Really Better?

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…

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Real People: Changing Seasons with Texture, Pattern, and Color

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,…

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Morbid Mohair: Own Kurt Cobain’s “Unplugged” Cardigan

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”…

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How to Get the Smell Out of Vintage Clothing

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…

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Fall Textures on Any Budget

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…

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