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The Best Value-Focused Brands, Part One

February 18, 2020

The Best Value-Focused Brands, Part One

Last year, when shopping for a new digital camera, I found myself asking the same question everyone asks when they…

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The Art of Indigo Dyeing in China

November 12, 2017

The Art Of Indigo Dyeing In China

Chinese manufacturing nowadays is synonymous with low quality, but the country has a tremendously rich history in textiles. Traders weren’t…

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Sunglasses with Personality

August 2, 2017

Sunglasses With Personality

Richard Merkin, who was known for his art, as well as his flamboyant sense of style, has this quote I…

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What to Wear When It’s Too Hot For Anything

June 21, 2017

What To Wear When It’s Too Hot For Anything

There are a lot of guides this time of year on how to dress for summer. Some are good; some…

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Ten Things I’m Excited About This Spring

April 12, 2017

Ten Things I’m Excited About This Spring

It’s easy to get down on spring clothes. They don’t have the natural appeal of fall/ winter wardrobes – no…

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Affordable DoubleDuty Suits

August 11, 2016

Affordable DoubleDuty Suits

After our post yesterday about the DoubleDuty Suit – a dark, navy suit where the jacket can be worn as…

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What Should You Get for Your First Suit?

August 10, 2016

What Should You Get For Your First Suit?

There are a lot of articles about what you should get for your first suit. Maybe more than the number…

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Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes with Everything

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…

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Real People: Losing the Necktie

August 26, 2015

Real People: Losing The Necktie

Conservative commentator Ben Stein once lamented the death of neckties on a CBS Sunday Morning segment eight years ago. This…

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We Got It for Free: Kent Wang Aviator Sunglasses

August 26, 2015

We Got It For Free: Kent Wang Aviator Sunglasses

A few months ago I wrote about Kent Wang’s tortoiseshell shades, which are a great value, especially for guys like…

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How to Shop for a Knit Tie

June 11, 2015

How To Shop For A Knit Tie

For the kind of guy who likes a little imperfection in his clothes, there’s no better neckwear than a knit…

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What You Can Really Afford: Kent Wang’s Sunglasses

April 28, 2015

What You Can Really Afford: Kent Wang’s Sunglasses

When you’re young whether you can afford something means “is the value of the money in your pocket equal to…

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It’s On Sale: Kent Wang Charcoal Suits

February 25, 2015

It’s On Sale: Kent Wang Charcoal Suits

Kent Wang has charcoal suits on sale for $595 (a $200 drop from his usual price of $795). We unfortunately…

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Kent Wang Trunk Show

October 25, 2014

Kent Wang Trunk Show

Readers in the Bay Area might want to check out Kent Wang’s Trunk Show in San Francisco this Saturday, October…

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The Very Useful Black Tie

August 11, 2014

The Very Useful Black Tie

One of the biggest fights in men’s fashion during the early 19th century was over the appropriate color of men’s…

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