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Chips That Power Nuclear Bombs Power My Bottega

June 20, 2016

Chips That Power Nuclear Bombs Power My Bottega

Fashionista has an interesting article about how some brands are fighting counterfeiters. Along with scrutinizing the market and working with…

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The End of Office Dress Codes?

May 26, 2016

The End Of Office Dress Codes?

The New York Times had an interesting article yesterday on the end – or at least the slow death –…

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Harry Truman: Haberdasher and US President

April 11, 2016

Harry Truman: Haberdasher And US President

The New York Times has an interesting article about Harry Truman’s first career running a menswear store, as well as…

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How Authentic Is the Hole in Your Shoe?

October 13, 2015

How Authentic Is The Hole In Your Shoe?

Paul Farhi in the Washington Post today talks the style of politicians: specifically the gloriously disheveled Jeremy Corbyn (leader of…

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An Informal Announcement

June 16, 2015

An Informal Announcement

Fashion columnist Vanessa Friedman has an article in the New York Times today on how Jeb Bush announced his bid…

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The history of conservatives marking liberals as effete, affluent, out-of-touch “eggheads.”

January 10, 2014

The History Of Conservatives Marking Liberals As Effete, Affluent, Out-of-touch “eggheads.”

Even worse, [the Foreign Service] were often further described as having stripes on their pants. Nineteen-fifties-era Republican Sen. Joe McCarthy…

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Anthony Weiner gets 2 legs up on NYC mayoral competitors with bright trousers

July 1, 2013

Anthony Weiner Gets 2 Legs Up On NYC Mayoral Competitors With Bright Trousers

New York Daily News: Anthony Weiner gets 2 legs up on NYC mayoral competitors with bright trousers “Is it a…

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Andy Sullivan from Reuters called yesterday

August 28, 2012

Andy Sullivan From Reuters Called Yesterday

Andy Sullivan from Reuters called yesterday, wondering what I thought of Paul Ryan’s style choices. The answer is that I…

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Michael Bloomberg has only two pairs of work shoes

September 22, 2010

Michael Bloomberg Has Only Two Pairs Of Work Shoes

Lots of folks have been emailing me about this New York Post story which reports that New York mayor Michael…

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