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See You In Seersucker

July 2, 2017

See You In Seersucker

It’s a real shame that the fabric of seersucker has been relegated to the blue and white stripe suit hanging…

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Modernizing Seersucker

May 24, 2017

Modernizing Seersucker

Seersucker is an American classic, but it carries a lot of baggage. A few years ago, as a joke, Missouri…

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Q & Answer: How to Wear Seersucker

April 23, 2015

Q & Answer: How To Wear Seersucker

David asks: I really want to wear a seersucker suit this spring, but I’m not sure how to pull it…

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Style Tips From Trent Lott

April 6, 2015

Style Tips From Trent Lott

Depending on who you ask, seersucker season starts either on Memorial Day or Easter (most say Memorial Day, while some…

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Greeting Summer Head-On

July 22, 2014

Greeting Summer Head-On

I will admit it: I hate summer. I come from San Francisco, where summer is two mild weeks in mid-September….

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Real People: Giving Up the Jacket on Hot Days

May 1, 2014

Real People: Giving Up The Jacket On Hot Days

Participate on online clothing forums for long enough, and you’ll notice, around this time every year, people will start to…

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Finally, a Chance to Mention Supreme at Put This On

April 11, 2014

Finally, A Chance To Mention Supreme At Put This On

New York skate shop turned ultra-hyped line of clothing and accessories Supreme collaborates every season with other brands, some that…

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The Switch

September 16, 2013

The Switch

Rigidity about the beginnings and ends of seasons for clothing denies the variability of our climate. Labor Day has come…

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We’re less than a week from Labor Day, the unofficial end of seersucker season

August 27, 2013

We’re Less Than A Week From Labor Day, The Unofficial End Of Seersucker Season

We’re less than a week from Labor Day, the unofficial end of seersucker season (there’s no governing body for seersucker,…

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The weather is so hot today

June 30, 2013

The Weather Is So Hot Today

The weather is so hot today, it’s perfect for a seersucker suit, or better yet, killing yourself. Dave Shumka

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Real People: Derby Day

May 5, 2013

Real People: Derby Day

I love The Thrifty Gent’s Derby Day outfit. All thrifted, by the way. Note the horse motif on the tie….

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Q and Answer: When can I wear seersucker?

June 2, 2010

Q And Answer: When Can I Wear Seersucker?

Sam writes: I know the traditional advice that one should only wear a seersucker suit after Memorial Day, but I’m…

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It’s On Sale: Seersucker Necktie

March 31, 2010

It’s On Sale: Seersucker Necktie

$9.99 from $19.99 at Lands’ End

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David Kamp on John Hughes

February 12, 2010

David Kamp On John Hughes

Whereas, in the 80s, he had hewed faithfully to the fashion conventions of the time, collecting expensive basketball shoes and…

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