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Building an Affordable Neckwear Collection

February 6, 2014

Building An Affordable Neckwear Collection

If you want to build a necktie wardrobe for not too much money, there’s no better place to start than…

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It’s On Sale: E. Marinella and Drake’s Ties

August 15, 2013

It’s On Sale: E. Marinella And Drake’s Ties

A selection of neckties by E. Marinella and Drake’s are on sale at Gilt today, with prices starting at $79….

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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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April Fools, Menswear Edition

March 29, 2012

April Fools, Menswear Edition

Sunday is April Fool’s Day, which reminds me of a funny little story Maurizio Marinella told me when I was…

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Quality as Taste

February 23, 2012

Quality As Taste

A friend of mine recently asked me for my opinion on what makes a well-made tie, and the conversation got…

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A basic wardrobe of a smart man should have at least five ties

February 23, 2012

A Basic Wardrobe Of A Smart Man Should Have At Least Five Ties

A basic wardrobe of a smart man should have at least five ties. This should include one self-coloured dark blue;…

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Consider Buff

December 15, 2011

Consider Buff

In classic men’s style, it’s often easier to wear darker ties because a man’s tie is supposed to be darker…

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some wonderful photographs of Naples

July 5, 2011

Some Wonderful Photographs Of Naples

Christian Kerber has some wonderful photographs of Naples, a southern city in Italy that is known for its bespoke tailoring. …

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The Necktie Series, Part III: Starting Your Basics

May 24, 2011

The Necktie Series, Part III: Starting Your Basics

In my estimation, a well dressed man needs at least a dozen or two neckties. A dozen if he doesn’t…

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The ten rules of neckties, according to E. Marinella

September 21, 2010

The Ten Rules Of Neckties, According To E. Marinella

The ten rules of neckties, according to E. Marinella

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