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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…
February 20, 2015
Q & Answer: Dyeing Shoes
jonathangreen asks: I am wondering about dyeing leather shoes. Getting married this summer and wanted green leather shoes – not…
February 16, 2015
Dealing With Salt Stains
The end of winter can be a real nightmare for leather shoes. When the snow is half-melted and slushy, it’s…
February 14, 2015
Could Anything Justify $400 For A Sweatshirt?
In the years I’ve been working on Put This On, I’ve learned to take a gentler stance towards clothing prices….
December 29, 2014
A Little DIY Wabi Sabi
Whereas most of us value things that are perfect and enduring, wabi sabi is the Japanese worldview that sees beauty…
December 16, 2014
Own The Jackets That Nearly Ruined Buzz Bissinger
“Get a U-Haul.” In an e-mail to Matthew, CEO of luxury consignment business Luxeswap, Buzz Bissinger wanted to communicate the…
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