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How Did the Belt Win?

September 28, 2015

How Did The Belt Win?

How did belts beat suspenders in the holding-up-our-pants contest? It’s not because the organ-squeezing tourniquet is more comfortable, or even…

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Fabric Weight: Does a Pound of Tweed Weigh the Same as a Pound of Flannel?

September 28, 2015

Fabric Weight: Does A Pound Of Tweed Weigh The Same As A Pound Of Flannel?

Have you ever read the description of a sportcoat or pair of jeans and nodded, impressed, at the fabric weight?…

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This Week: Menswear in Stockholm & Copenhagen

September 28, 2015

This Week: Menswear In Stockholm & Copenhagen

I just got back from a whirlwind tour of Northern Europe. I spoke at the national radio conferences of Sweden,…

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The Science in Our Sneakers

September 26, 2015

The Science In Our Sneakers

PRI’s Science Friday explores the history of innovation and technology in our everyday sneakers. Interestingly, while sneakers today are more…

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Put This On’s Inside Track for the week of September 27th - October 3rd

September 26, 2015

Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of September 27th – October 3rd

Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of…

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Mining for Blue Gold

September 26, 2015

Mining For Blue Gold

Michael Allen Harris, famed denim expert and author of the book Jeans of the Old West, has a nice story…

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Bruce Boyer Book Signing

September 25, 2015

Bruce Boyer Book Signing

For readers in NYC, Bruce Boyer will be signing copies of his latest book, True Style, at The Armoury next…

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eBay Roundup

September 25, 2015

EBay Roundup

Really dig this Real McCoys flight jacket this week. You can visit Westley Richards to see more photos of the model.  For…

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That moment when...

September 24, 2015

That Moment When…

That moment when someone asks how much you paid for a jacket. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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Outerwear That Won’t Break the Bank, Part Two

September 24, 2015

Outerwear That Won’t Break The Bank, Part Two

It’s harder and harder to find well-made, well-priced clothes these days. Everything is either cheap crap from fast fashion brands,…

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Outerwear That Won’t Break the Bank, Part One

September 23, 2015

Outerwear That Won’t Break The Bank, Part One

We all love the cold weather seasons for the opportunity to wear tweed and chunky sweaters, but nothing will transform…

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Papal Visit Dress Code via MTV’s the State

September 22, 2015

Papal Visit Dress Code Via MTV’s The State

Pope Francis arrives in Washington, D.C. today and will travel to New York and Philadelphia over the next week. If…

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eBay Roundup

September 22, 2015

EBay Roundup

Lots of great finds today in our miscellanea section, including a set of really cool tailoring company adverts. For more menswear…

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Japanese Ivy tailor Tailor Caid

September 22, 2015

Japanese Ivy Tailor Tailor Caid

I’m in love with Japanese Ivy tailor Tailor Caid’s slightly stilted and astonishingly charming slogan.

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the phenomenon of 2000s street style photography

September 21, 2015

The Phenomenon Of 2000s Street Style Photography

I’m always amazed and horrified by the way the fashion industry can invent a trend, sell the trend, launch or…

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