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America’s Best Trouser Factory Still Going

January 22, 2018

America’s Best Trouser Factory Still Going

The lights on American manufacturing have been dimming for decades, but among those factories that are still operating, the quality…

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Guide to Buying a Good Aran Sweater

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…

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White Tee + Denim + Leather

March 3, 2016

White Tee + Denim + Leather

White t-shirts and jeans sound like the most boring things in the world, but they can also be the foundation…

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The $375 Tweed Sport Coat

February 26, 2016

The $375 Tweed Sport Coat

Christian over at Ivy Style gives a tepid recommendation for Orvis’ Highland tweed. Some of the gripes seem a bit…

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Shagging to Stay Warm

November 18, 2015

Shagging To Stay Warm

Before they became commercialized, early and authentic Shetland sweaters were made from natural-colored wools. Nowadays, you can get them in…

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A Buyer’s Guide to Barbour

October 26, 2015

A Buyer’s Guide To Barbour

It’s been five years since Barbour came into fashion with the rise of the heritage trend. Despite them being a…

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Outerwear That Won’t Break the Bank, Part Two

September 24, 2015

Outerwear That Won’t Break The Bank, Part Two

It’s harder and harder to find well-made, well-priced clothes these days. Everything is either cheap crap from fast fashion brands,…

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The Transitional Field Jacket

April 20, 2015

The Transitional Field Jacket

Now that the weather has warmed up a little, it’s time to put away the heavy coats and break out…

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Donegal Sweaters

October 2, 2014

Donegal Sweaters

We’re on the cusp of sweater weather, and this fall, I’m most looking forward to wearing this grey “Donegal” knit from…

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It’s On Sale: The Barbour Bedale (hey, that rhymes)

April 28, 2014

It’s On Sale: The Barbour Bedale (hey, That Rhymes)

Orvis is having a one-day flash sale, with an extra 20% taken off items in their sale outlet. Included is…

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Deck Jackets

November 13, 2013

Deck Jackets

I probably should have anticipated this before I started a blog called Die, Workwear!, but as we get closer to…

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Barbour Alternatives

September 25, 2013

Barbour Alternatives

Although they’ve become a bit trendy in the last few years, I think there are few better coats for fall…

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Umbrellas: Cheap, Expensive, and Everything In-Between

September 23, 2013

Umbrellas: Cheap, Expensive, And Everything In-Between

We’re back in rainy season again, and here in San Francisco, the weather was a bit wet this weekend. That…

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Flecked Sweaters for Fall

August 26, 2013

Flecked Sweaters For Fall

I don’t know if it’s too early to talk about knitwear, but I’ve been thinking about flecked sweaters a lot…

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It’s On Sale: Raw Denim

July 15, 2013

It’s On Sale: Raw Denim

Tellason Jeans are on sale at Orvis for $104. Only sizes 34 through 38 are available, however. Orvis unfortunately doesn’t specify…

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