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March 23, 2016
Style & Fashion Drawings: Denim Shirts For Spring
The weather was great this past weekend in Kobe, so I took the opportunity to sit outside of the entrance…
March 21, 2016
Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes With Everything
It’s no secret to anyone who’s been reading our blog for a while, but a solid-colored navy tie goes with…
March 16, 2016
The Allure Of A Painted Motorcycle Jacket
Jesse recently asked our Twitter followers what they’d like to see on the blog and the consensus seemed to be:…
March 13, 2016
The Ensembles Of Miles Davis Epitomized Cool
The New York Times has an nice piece today on how Miles Davis epitomized cool – not just through his…
March 9, 2016
Style & Fashion Drawings: Last Days Of Winter And Long Coats
I drew this week’s illustrations while sitting upstairs at Don Q – one of the oldest bakeries in Kobe. The…
March 7, 2016
The Messy Style Of Robert Lowell
I love these old photos of Robert Lowell – an American poet who broke ground in the 20th century. Born…
March 3, 2016
Style & Fashion Drawings: Lots Of Tapered Pants!
Okay I know I am late to the game, but I’ve been seeing pants everywhere that are big at…
February 29, 2016
Kooky Weirdo Eyeglasses (the Best Kind).
“I collect kooky weirdo eyeglasses. My favorites are Cazals, a German brand Run-DMC used to wear.” -Ahmir Questlove Thompson on…
February 25, 2016
What We Can Learn From Mr. Money Mustache
At Put This On, we like saving money as much as, or probably more than, the next guy. Unless the…
February 24, 2016
Style & Fashion Drawings: Dressing For The Rain
The rain in Kobe this past weekend didn’t stop people from coming out. On the contrary, the streets seemed busier…
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…
February 18, 2016
Style & Fashion Drawings: Inspiration LA, 2016
This weekend I attended “Inspiration LA,” a vintage and vintage-inspired-menswear tradeshow for (mostly) American and Japanese manufacturers, retailers, and uhhh…
February 15, 2016
The Shy Pleat
Pete had a good post last week about high-waisted, pleated trousers. I’ve been wearing them for a few years, and…
February 11, 2016
Style & Fashion Drawings: Kobe Elegance
There’s an old saying in Japan that translates to: “if you can’t go to Japan, go to Kobe.” In the late…