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March 5, 2015
Q & Answer: How To Clean Suede Shoes
Eric writes: I have an oil stain on some suede oxfords. Happened when I accidentally dropped some food on them….
March 2, 2015
How To Get Rid Of Pilling
Nothing makes a sweater look worse than pilling, and the bad news is: no matter the fiber composition or the…
February 9, 2015
How To Wash A Sweater
Sweaters don’t have to be washed after every wear, but they do need to be cleaned every so often. I…
November 12, 2014
How I Learned To Stop Worrying About My Shoes
I remember my first pair of good shoes. They were Ralph Lauren penny loafers, which I bought as an undergrad…
November 10, 2014
A Review Of An $800 Iron
An $800 iron sounds like a joke. Like John Edwards’ $1,250 haircut, you can imagine a politician getting caught spending money on one and…
October 13, 2014
Fixing Snags
Fall is the season for sweaters and … snagging sweaters. If you end up getting a snag, there’s a good…
September 29, 2014
Most Common Types Of Denim Damage (and How To Avoid Them)
Coincidentally, shortly after Jesse’s post last week on patching jeans, I received my 3sixteens back from Denim Therapy – one…
September 23, 2014
How To Get Rid Of Your Clothes
As James Taylor sang of the changing seasons: “The frost is on the pumpkin / and the hay is in…
August 14, 2014
Cleaning Sneakers
Some things look better new; some things look better old. Anyone who has ever bought a brand new pair of…
August 6, 2014
Building A Patina
As a guy who owns more footwear than he probably should, I’ve found that my best looking shoes aren’t the…
July 30, 2014
Ten Tips For Ironing Shirts
Most people hate ironing, but I admit to finding a strange pleasure in it. There’s something gratifying about passing a…
July 28, 2014
Breaking News: Waxed Cotton Jackets Are Waxy
I recently ruined a brand new leather jacket, which taught me a thing or two about storage and cleaning. First,…
April 16, 2014
The Most Important Step In Storage
Every time we transition into fall or spring, I pack away the clothes I know I won’t be wearing for…
March 31, 2014
Q & Answer: Fixing Holes Or Tears In Tailored Clothing
Craig asks: I recently developed a small tear on the right side of my suit pants, and the place that made…
March 6, 2014
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Wear
Like anyone who feels guilty about how much they’ve spent on their shoes, I’m fairly good at taking care of…
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