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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…
October 21, 2019
Principles For Choosing Better Ties
If the suit is dead, the industry around lamenting its demise is alive and thriving. Over the weekend, Richard Godwin…
October 18, 2017
The Secret To Building A Tie Collection For Less Money
When you’re just starting to build a wardrobe, costs can be daunting. Well-tailored suits often run into the four-figures; good…
July 5, 2017
Menswear Blog DLA Starts New Clothing Line
If you’ve been reading menswear blogs for a while, you may be familiar with Dress Like A. The site’s author, Atte…
March 23, 2016
How To Fix A Snag (in Almost Anything)
Our friends at Sam Hober recently made a video on how to fix a snag in a grenadine. The loosely…
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…
August 21, 2014
Real People: Tweed, Oxford, And Wool Challis
We’re still about a month away from fall, but I’m already thinking about heavy flannels and thick coats. Derek from Nashville …
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…
July 18, 2013
Buying Vegan
Every once in a while, I’ll get an email from a reader who – whether for ethical, religious, or some…
May 30, 2013
It’s On Sale: J Press Grenadines
J Press has been having a 25%-off sale for a while now, but they just put up a new four-day “flash…
May 10, 2013
The Power Of Plain White Linen Pocket Squares
I’ve got too many pocket squares for my own good. I started with squares found at thrift stores and estate…
November 26, 2012
We Got It For Free: The Tie Bar’s Grenafaux
The Tie Bar recently released a line of solid-colored, textures silk neckties that vaguely resemble grenadines. These aren’t true grenadines;…
December 15, 2011
Consider Buff
In classic men’s style, it’s often easier to wear darker ties because a man’s tie is supposed to be darker…
December 8, 2011
Ties With Contrasting Blades
I’ve been enamored lately by ties with contrasting blades. That is, ties with one color or design on the front…
September 15, 2011
Ties For Fall
The first photo above has haunted me ever since I first saw it at 13th and Wolf. It’s what I would…
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