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Ben Silver Warehouse Sale

February 4, 2014

Ben Silver Warehouse Sale

Ben Silver’s Warehouse Sale starts today and will last for two weeks. The discounts aren’t as deep as one might…

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Polo Coats

December 19, 2013

Polo Coats

Despite what people say, it doesn’t get that cold in San Francisco, at least not compared to places where it…

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Staying Warm at Home

November 21, 2013

Staying Warm At Home

I recently moved into a new apartment, and like most homes in the Bay Area, the insulation is terrible. Heat…

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The Soft Silk Knit

October 31, 2013

The Soft Silk Knit

For as long as I’ve been buying silk knit ties, I’ve always preferred the crunchy variety – the kind where…

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Shetland Sweaters for Fall

October 3, 2013

Shetland Sweaters For Fall

There was some confusion after my post yesterday on Shaggy Dogs, where some readers were unsure what’s the difference between…

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A Very Useful Belt for Summer

July 10, 2013

A Very Useful Belt For Summer

As much as I enjoy the “coat and tie” look, it admittedly can look a bit too formal for certain…

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Finding An Eyewear Case

June 27, 2013

Finding An Eyewear Case

It’s been unexpectedly wet and cloudy in San Francisco, but to prepare for what should be a real summer, I…

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Consider the Silk Scarf

December 12, 2012

Consider The Silk Scarf

If you’re wearing a wool coat this winter, consider pairing it with a silk scarf. Silk scarves aren’t as versatile…

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The Most Versatile Knit Tie

November 28, 2012

The Most Versatile Knit Tie

Jake over at Wax Wane already wrote about black silk knit ties this week, but I thought I’d give them another plug…

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Thoughts on Buying Good Sweaters

November 19, 2012

Thoughts On Buying Good Sweaters

The best time to purchase sweaters is at the end of the season, when the fall/ winter stock gets discounted…

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Linen Sweaters

October 18, 2012

Linen Sweaters

Linen sweaters can be very useful in the fall. They add an extra layer of protection without wearing too warm,…

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Getting a Good Leather Belt

October 15, 2012

Getting A Good Leather Belt

Belts are one of those things you can skimp on without looking too much worse for it. I wrote a…

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Shawl Collar Cardigans

October 1, 2012

Shawl Collar Cardigans

As legend has it, the original cardigan was invented for Lieutenant General James Brudenell, the Seventh Earl of Cardigan. He…

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Shetland Sweaters for Fall

August 20, 2012

Shetland Sweaters For Fall

I have mixed feelings about Shetland sweaters. On the one hand, they’re itchy, scratchy, and not the most refined looking…

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Ben Silver Warehouse Sale

August 7, 2012

Ben Silver Warehouse Sale

Ben Silver just put their warehouse sale online. Ties are available for $67.50, pocket squares for $21.25, and shetland sweaters…

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