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Style And Fashion Drawings: “Cool Biz”

August 3, 2016

Style And Fashion Drawings: “Cool Biz”

In an effort to reduce energy consumption, Japan introduced a “cool biz” initiative about ten years ago. Offices (and households) were…

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Nine Great Fragrances for Summer

July 28, 2016

Nine Great Fragrances For Summer

It’s been said that scents bring out memories, which is maybe why some men shy away from wearing fragrances. Everyone…

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21 Patterns, Ranked

July 28, 2016

21 Patterns, Ranked

Objectively correct rankings for 2016. See also colors, ranked. 1. University stripe—the only correct pattern for the most correct shirt,…

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Style And Fashion Drawings: Red Sneakers

July 27, 2016

Style And Fashion Drawings: Red Sneakers

There are a few periodicals here in Japan that influence what men wear (e.g. Popeyes, Kazi Kazi, and Oceans). Within…

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Style And Fashion Drawings: Colourful Linen Shirts

July 13, 2016

Style And Fashion Drawings: Colourful Linen Shirts

Simple shirts in solid whites and light blues will always be a staple in men’s closets, but lately I’ve been…

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My Favorite Thing: Sid Mashburn

July 12, 2016

My Favorite Thing: Sid Mashburn

My Favorite Thing is a column where Put This On asks stylish, interesting, and otherwise cool people to name their…

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Mister Mort’s Favorite Summer Item

July 9, 2016

Mister Mort’s Favorite Summer Item

Street style photographer Mister Mort recently talked to The New York Times about his favorite thing this summer: LL Bean’s…

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Moc Talk: Reviewing Four Summer Moccasins

July 7, 2016

Moc Talk: Reviewing Four Summer Moccasins

Summer footwear is all about ease – sneakers you can kick up your feet in, dirty bucks you don’t have…

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My Favorite Thing: Ricky Powell

July 7, 2016

My Favorite Thing: Ricky Powell

My Favorite Thing is a column where Put This On asks stylish, interesting, and otherwise cool people to name their…

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Style And Fashion Drawings: White Shoes and Eccentric Styles

July 6, 2016

Style And Fashion Drawings: White Shoes And Eccentric Styles

White shoes, floppy hats, and splashes of color are popular nowadays in Kobe. While walking around the city, I spotted…

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Inspiration from Inspiration

July 4, 2016

Inspiration From Inspiration

Workwear and Americana expo Inspiration has some great portraits on their site of previous attendees and exhibitors. Readers who frequent workwear…

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If It Ain’t Broke, Maybe Break It: The Art of Kintsugi

June 30, 2016

If It Ain’t Broke, Maybe Break It: The Art Of Kintsugi

Sometimes I get jazzed about a topic that’s barely tangentially related to clothing (film photography technique, 1990s skate shoes) and…

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The Tailored Cowboy: Ansel Adam’s Personal Style

June 29, 2016

The Tailored Cowboy: Ansel Adam’s Personal Style

Art historian Reginald Howard Wilenski once said “all art is the expression of one and the same thing.” So maybe it’s no…

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My Favorite Thing: Eric Musgrave

June 29, 2016

My Favorite Thing: Eric Musgrave

My Favorite Thing is a column where Put This On asks stylish, interesting, and otherwise cool people to name their…

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