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The '90s Are Back.  Long Live the '70s.

December 7, 2020

The ’90s Are Back. Long Live The ’70s.

In 1992, I started going to thrift stores with an older buddy of mine, Sean Compton, with whom I’m still…

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Something You Can Still Do: Go Camping

August 18, 2020

Something You Can Still Do: Go Camping

My family was poor when I was young, but I didn’t know it then. On welfare, my parents provided seemingly…

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Post-Christmas Sale Picks at Mr. Porter, Ralph Lauren, and More

December 26, 2019

Post-Christmas Sale Picks At Mr. Porter, Ralph Lauren, And More

The day after Christmas, all those holiday decorations go from being celebratory decor to an impending task: “Take me down,”…

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Ralph Lauren's Turnaround Still Murky

May 15, 2019

Ralph Lauren’s Turnaround Still Murky

Put This On isn’t exactly the place you turn for financial news, but when Ralph Lauren released their quarterly earnings…

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Three Good Sales Right Now

February 27, 2019

Three Good Sales Right Now

End-of-season sales are just starting to wind down, and stores are getting their new spring deliveries. But even with the…

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Another Reason to be Worried about J. Crew

February 5, 2019

Another Reason To Be Worried About J. Crew

After a short sixteen months on the job, or what historians measure as six Scaramuccis, Jim Brett stepped down last November…

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The Joy of Old Clothes

January 9, 2019

The Joy Of Old Clothes

At his sprawling Double RL ranch a couple of months ago, Ralph Lauren sat down with Jane Pauley of CBS…

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The Polo Bear Had a Big Week

November 12, 2018

The Polo Bear Had A Big Week

First, he starred in a Ralph Lauren Polo / Palace collaborative collection that had everyone from aspiring DJS to hype…

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Can Ralph Lauren Bring Back Prep?

October 31, 2018

Can Ralph Lauren Bring Back Prep?

Eighty years ago, it was possible for a man to buy the right wardrobe and be assured that he’d remain…

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Horse Power: Hip-Hop's Impact on Polo Ralph Lauren

February 13, 2018

Horse Power: Hip-Hop’s Impact On Polo Ralph Lauren

Complex just dropped a documentary on hip hop’s relationship with Ralph Lauren — and it’s incredible. Tons of great footage…

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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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Real People: Chunky Cardigans for Home

January 1, 2018

Real People: Chunky Cardigans For Home

Along with his lessons on how we can become better people, Fred Rogers taught us something about clothing. Each of…

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Shell Cordovan for Winter

December 27, 2017

Shell Cordovan For Winter

It’s been a while since menswear was obsessed with all things shell cordovan, but if you’re looking for a great…

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The Casual American Look

October 25, 2017

The Casual American Look

When it comes to style, America’s best contributions have undoubtedly all been in casualwear. Even Brooks Brothers’ soft shouldered tweeds…

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Praise the Cord: A Guide to Wearing Corduroy

October 12, 2017

Praise The Cord: A Guide To Wearing Corduroy

  Corduroy may well be one of the best fabrics of our age, threatening to even surpass tweed. As each…

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