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November 11, 2019
How To Think About Color Temperature
A few years ago, I commissioned a custom sport coat from Steed Tailors. The coat is inspired by an iconic…
October 15, 2019
Useful Fall/ Winter Shoes
Like many people, I have too many shoes. Behind each of my closet doors, shoes are hanging from shoe organizers…
August 19, 2019
How To Get A Good White Dress Shirt
Joel writes to ask: I finally got around to buying a suit. I currently have two white dress shirts (a…
May 2, 2019
A Guide To Spring And Summer Trousers
Trousers are usually in the background of an outfit. They play a secondary role, setting the stage for whatever you’re…
January 28, 2019
Guide To Fall And Winter Ties
Most men haven’t worn a necktie since their high-school graduation, and about ten years ago, even American necktie manufacturers gave…
November 21, 2018
Artificial Intelligence: A Guide To Synthetic Fibers
In menswear, few things are hated as much as synthetics. Every time the topic comes up, someone always says how…
October 8, 2018
Six Suggestions For Developing Personal Style
A couple of years ago, the luxury department store chain Barneys conducted a survey to find out how men decide…
August 20, 2018
How To Understand Silhouettes (Pt. Two)
You’ve probably read the phrase “fit is king,” but the truth is, fit is just the starting point — what…
August 10, 2018
How To Understand Silhouettes (Pt. One)
One of the great things that has come out of menswear in the last twenty years is a better appreciation…
July 30, 2018
Guide To Cleaning Sneakers
Summer is in full swing, which means your sneakers are probably getting a good workout. All those hikes, ice cream…
July 23, 2018
Guide To Summer Slip-Ons (Pt. 2)
We love a good pair of slip-ons for summer. I mostly wear penny loafers this time of year with sport…
July 16, 2018
Guide To Summer Slip-Ons (Pt. 1)
Few things define summer style like a pair of slip-on shoes. Whether they’re camp mocs or penny loafers, or more…
June 4, 2018
The Best Way To Fold A Pocket Square
There’s a great story about LBJ in 1948, fifteen years before he would occupy the White House. At the time,…
May 29, 2018
Five Starting Places For Building A Casual Wardrobe, Part Two
Casualwear can sometimes feel messy. Without the guidelines in traditional tailored clothing, many guys feel it’s hard to understand how…
May 24, 2018
Quiet Soles: Clarks And Crepe-soled Shoes
The current ugly footwear movement has roots in comfort footwear: shoes that marketed themselves as valuing orthopedic health over elegance,…