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July 30, 2018
Guide To Cleaning Sneakers
Summer is in full swing, which means your sneakers are probably getting a good workout. All those hikes, ice cream…
June 23, 2018
Getting Rid Of That Thrift Store Smell
It’s probably happened to you–browsing thrift store racks, you spy a diamond in the moth-nibbled rough. You grab it before…
June 1, 2018
Dressed By The Internet: Social Media Influence And Men’s Clothing
Jacob Gallagher in The Wall Street Journal this week describes how social media — specifically Instagram — may be driving…
May 17, 2018
Very Early Morning Suit: What To Look For At The Royal Wedding
Weddings are one of the few remaining occasions where any real dress code applies, and even there, the rules today…
April 12, 2018
The Most Practical Impractical Jacket: The Denim Jacket (part 2)
Yesterday I talked a bit about the different styles of denim jacket that are out there, and what makes a…
April 12, 2018
The Most Practical Impractical Jacket: The Denim Jacket (Part One)
On balance, denim sort of sucks, especially for outerwear. It’s stiff when new and wears out reliably, ripping at stress…
April 5, 2018
Ten Great Sneakers For Spring
The weather is starting to heat up again in California, reminding me it’s almost time for camp collar shirts and…
March 29, 2018
What’s Worth Shopping For Online Versus In Person
Browsing a site like Mr. Porter, with multiple, clear photos of nearly every item (on a model! with other clothes!), measurements,…
March 15, 2018
Flyin’ The Flannel: A Comparison Of Five Affordable Gray Flannel Trousers
No one wants to be a flâneur anymore. It sounds too dandy, too affected. Even if the idea of strolling…
March 7, 2018
Velvet Draped The Oscars
Trends in formalwear move at a glacial pace, as there’s only so much one can do with traditional black tie,…
March 5, 2018
Q & Answer: Can Undershirts Show?
Jason writes to ask: Jesse recently said on his podcast that undershirts shouldn’t show. Is this a view shared by other PTO…
February 12, 2018
Q & Answer: Office Appropriate Backpacks?
Kai writes: I’ve been using briefcases for years now, and I have a really nice one from Linjer. Unfortunately age (or…
January 29, 2018
The Best Online Resource For Cleaning Questions
The blessing and curse of the internet is that anyone can put up information. That’s why online guides on how…
January 16, 2018
Ten Stages Of Grief When You Find Moth Holes
Our friend Edwin has a great post this morning on what to do when you find moth holes. He lists the…
January 10, 2018
Too Cheap To Be True: What’s Behind Those Instagram Clothing Ads
For the Atlantic, Alexis Madrigal writes about his experience buying a camel-colored coat after seeing an ad for it pop up…
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