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February 25, 2018
How To Put Together A Successful Outfit
Bruce Boyer, one of my favorite writers on men’s style, has a great intro to one of his chapters in Eminently…
February 22, 2018
Real People: Riding The Line
It’s been almost fifty years since men have worn tailored clothing en masse. The hippie revolution of the 1970s did a…
February 15, 2018
Abiding, Personal Style With Terry Ellis Of Beams/Fennica
My favorite Instagram accounts to follow (1) use original, in-phone photos vs. perfectly lit DSLR shots transferred to Instagram, (2)…
February 12, 2018
Q & Answer: Office Appropriate Backpacks?
Kai writes: I’ve been using briefcases for years now, and I have a really nice one from Linjer. Unfortunately age (or…
February 8, 2018
Is The Idea Of Wearing A Personal Uniform Dead?
President Obama, whose reputation for style only seems to improve now that he’s out of the public eye, famously told an…
January 18, 2018
Pelt Cute In This Pic: Leopard Print In Men’s Fashion
It’s not news that men tend to stick to relatively safe colors and patterns–navy, gray, olive, white; stripes, checks, plaids,…
January 8, 2018
Guide To Buying A Good Aran Sweater
In his book, The Aran Islands, John Millington Synge wrote about the set of three islands located off the west of…
January 4, 2018
Ten Things I’m Excited To Wear This Winter
The weather here in California hasn’t been as harsh as it is on the East Coast, but it’s been cold…
December 28, 2017
What You Can Really Afford: Hanes Plain Black Tshirts
Plain white tshirts are unassailable. A perfect symbol of the 20th century’s march toward the casual and elevation of what…
December 21, 2017
Dark, Tonal Dressing For The Holidays
The holidays are a great time for dressing up, but not everyone has the opportunity to wear a tuxedo for…
December 13, 2017
Five Suggestions For Buying Better Sweaters
I love good knitwear. Chunky, heavy-gauge sweaters, plush merinos, and various neckline styles, from crew to turtlenecks. This year has…
December 7, 2017
Glitter And Doom: Inspiration Via Tom Waits
Tom Waits’ style is akin to his music–it’s a continuation of traditions of sorts but roughed up to the point…
December 6, 2017
Guide To Getting Good Gloves This Winter
Good gloves are often worth the money. If you trust yourself not to lose a pair in a bar or…
November 20, 2017
Five Suggestions On How To Dress For Winter
Fall and winter are my favorite seasons for clothes. Few things feel better against the skin than wool flannel trousers…
November 2, 2017
The Strength Of Knit Knowledge: Camber
I’ve heard vintage pickers speak wistfully of how easy it was to find weird, cool American sportswear all over the…