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I’d say this is a pretty solid example of too-long pants, wouldn’t you?

July 8, 2011

I’d Say This Is A Pretty Solid Example Of Too-long Pants, Wouldn’t You?

Bill sent us this wedding photo, which I’ve cropped to protect the guilty. I’d say this is a pretty solid…

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Cost cutting in mass-market apparel

May 31, 2011

Cost Cutting In Mass-market Apparel

Business Week has a fascinating article about cost cutting in mass-market apparel. With cotton prices way up and manufacturing costs…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style on the Cheap

April 29, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style On The Cheap

Before Jesse let me start writing here, I was a dedicated PTO reader for more than a year. One of the…

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Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks

April 21, 2011

Brooks Brothers “Friends And Family” Sale Starts In Just Two Weeks

Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks, on May 5th. It’s unclear what the discounts will…

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Summer is approaching

April 12, 2011

Summer Is Approaching

Summer is approaching, and if you’ve been paying attention to menswear for more than a year, you know every menswear…

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The slim cargo pant is a key item in every man’s wardrobe.

March 26, 2011

The Slim Cargo Pant Is A Key Item In Every Man’s Wardrobe.

The slim cargo pant is a key item in every man’s wardrobe. The fit is cleaner and more elegant than…

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Glenn O'Brien on the aesthetic and practical considerations of pleats.

March 9, 2011

Glenn O’Brien On The Aesthetic And Practical Considerations Of Pleats.

Glenn O’Brien on the aesthetic and practical considerations of pleats.

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My mother is a part-time antiques dealer

March 7, 2011

My Mother Is A Part-time Antiques Dealer

My mother is a part-time antiques dealer, and one of her specialties is textiles. That usually means dress fabric, but…

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The Importance of Gray Pants

February 4, 2011

The Importance Of Gray Pants

There are two essential casual pants: blue jeans and chinos. For every other situation that doesn’t call for a suit,…

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Improv Everywhere's 11th No Pants Subway Ride

January 19, 2011

Improv Everywhere’s 11th No Pants Subway Ride

Congratulations are due to my friend Charlie Todd and his amazing organization Improv Everywhere for their 11th No Pants Subway…

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In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants

January 17, 2011

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson Needed Pants

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was…

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In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants

January 17, 2011

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson Needed Pants

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was…

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No Pants Subway Ride

January 10, 2011

No Pants Subway Ride

Kudos to our friend Charlie Todd and his Improv Everywhere for pulling off another No Pants Subway Ride. This year,…

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Cavalry Twill Season!

January 10, 2011

Cavalry Twill Season!

A recent run of luck has led to a near-surfeit of cavalry twill trousers in my wardrobe. Two pairs thrifted,…

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Cavalry Twill Season!

January 10, 2011

Cavalry Twill Season!

A recent run of luck has led to a near-surfeit of cavalry twill trousers in my wardrobe. Two pairs thrifted,…

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