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September 28, 2021
The Going Out Suit
Towards the end of Wong Kar Wai’s 1994 film Chungking Express, Tony Leung is shown rummaging through his closet. He’s preparing…
February 10, 2021
Four Excellent Winter Sales
As winter draws to a close, many stores are trying to clear their shelves and make room for spring deliveries….
January 4, 2021
Building A Basic Trouser Wardrobe
If you were to shop for a pair of trousers today, you would be buried in options. Over at Mr….
December 11, 2020
What It Feels Like To Try Something On: I Miss Shopping
Men don’t often like to admit we enjoy shopping. Our reluctance is one of the reasons many men’s stores soft…
September 30, 2020
How To Tell If Soft Tailoring Is Right For You
About thirteen years ago, Carlo Brandelli, then-Creative Director of Kilgour, bragged to the Financial Times that his new Unstructured line felt featherlight…
August 20, 2020
How Brands Are Doing Lookbooks
Two months ago, someone on StyleForum’s Random Fashion Thoughts thread posted some images from E. Tautz’s new SS21 lookbook. E….
August 3, 2020
Some Good Instagram Videos On Fit And Silhouette
I found out about Dylan & Son last year through one of my tailors. While getting fitted in a pair…
July 22, 2020
Five Terrific Sales Right Now
Some of our favorite retailers are holding sales this week. If you’re in a position to buy something nowadays, we…
July 20, 2020
Really Dressin’: The Men Who Are Still Buying Tailored Clothing
Trend-forecasters and Twitter dilettantes are divided about the future of men’s fashion. On one side are the comfy boys who…
April 27, 2020
Like Watching Bob Ross Paint
When Mark Cho opened his first store in Hong Kong, he wanted it to look like a “library you can drink…
December 9, 2019
Armoury’s Factory Second Shoes Available At Drop 93
The Armoury doesn’t hold seasonal sales, but every retailer has to figure out what to do with unsold inventory. Once…
August 12, 2019
Finding A Straw Hat For Summer
A lot has been written about the death of tailored clothing, as well as its accompanying necktie, but the first…
June 5, 2019
A Guide To Summer Shirts
When it comes to dressing well for summer, the central problem is almost always the same: how do you look…
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…
April 23, 2018
The Armoury Sample Sale In New York City
The Armoury has become a destination shop in NYC for classic men’s tailoring, but they don’t hold seasonal sales. Every store,…
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