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Cool scans of menswear illustrations

May 21, 2015

Cool Scans Of Menswear Illustrations

Some very cool scans of menswear illustrations from Ethan Newton of Rugged Old Salt. More can be found on his…

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A Warmer Silhouette

April 22, 2015

A Warmer Silhouette

Tailored clothing for the last fifteen years has trended towards the skinny and narrow. Part of this is a reaction…

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An Introduction to Classic Men’s Clothes

March 30, 2015

An Introduction To Classic Men’s Clothes

Ethan Newton wrote a nice introduction to classic men’s clothes this morning. Included is a run down of different kinds…

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Start With a Good Cloth

March 11, 2013

Start With A Good Cloth

I love this photo by Ethan Desu. It reminds me that at their foundation, all nice garments begin with a…

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I’m a big fan of grey and white Bengal striped shirts

October 2, 2012

I’m A Big Fan Of Grey And White Bengal Striped Shirts

After light blue solids, checks, and stripes, I’m a big fan of grey and white Bengal striped shirts. Here’s the…

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The Beauty of a Soft Collar

July 9, 2012

The Beauty Of A Soft Collar

I assume my friend The RJcat might find them to be a bit affected, but I really like soft collars….

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Shell Cordovan for Foul Weather Boots

July 4, 2012

Shell Cordovan For Foul Weather Boots

Pictured above is a beautiful pair of cognac shell cordovan boots, custom made by Carmina for Ethan Desu. As Ethan…

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Talking to The Armoury About Trousers

May 3, 2012

Talking To The Armoury About Trousers

I recently talked to Mark Cho and Ethan Desu, two of the three men who run The Armoury, about one of…

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Excellent advice below from Ethan Desu

April 18, 2012

Excellent Advice Below From Ethan Desu

Excellent advice below from Ethan Desu. Although Ethan noted it, it’s worth emphasizing that grey trousers, blue jackets, and brown…

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(Re)consider Buff

January 26, 2012

(Re)consider Buff

Ethan Desu recently took some wonderful photos of his colleagues at The Armoury and they reminded me of a post…

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Drake’s tie from this season

November 25, 2011

Drake’s Tie From This Season

If I’m not mistaken, I believe this is a Drake’s tie from this season. It’s always easier and safer to…

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Suede Shoes

November 10, 2011

Suede Shoes

I’m a huge fan of suede shoes and wear them more or less year-round. The word “suede” comes from the…

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The Color Purple

September 22, 2011

The Color Purple

Most men rely on standard colors for their wardrobe – blues, greys, and browns, in various shades and textures. These…

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