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Even Well-to-Do Americans Aren’t Spending Much on Tailoring These Days

September 15, 2015

Even Well-to-Do Americans Aren’t Spending Much On Tailoring These Days

The latest stats on how Americans spend their money are out, in the form of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’s…

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eBay Roundup

September 15, 2015

EBay Roundup

Many thanks to our buddy the RJcat for contributing to today’s roundup. For more menswear finds on eBay, try using…

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Real People: Faux Tweed for Transitional Weather

September 14, 2015

Real People: Faux Tweed For Transitional Weather

Here’s some great, early-fall inspiration. Our friend Peter in San Francisco broke out his faux tweed this weekend. The term “faux…

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Why Do Men Wear Ties?

September 14, 2015

Why Do Men Wear Ties?

Mike Williams at the BBC explores why men wear ties. A sign of power and sophistication? A way of both…

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Put This On’s Inside Track for the week of September 13th - September 19th

September 12, 2015

Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of September 13th – September 19th

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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we are presented with the same images of brooding men

September 12, 2015

We Are Presented With The Same Images Of Brooding Men

“In menswear magazines around the world, we are presented with the same images of brooding men, sipping whisky, puffing cigars,…

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Adventures in Waterproofing

September 11, 2015

Adventures In Waterproofing

A few months ago, I bought a surplus Scandinavian military snow jacket at the flea market. At $20, it was…

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eBay Roundup

September 11, 2015

EBay Roundup

Really like this Barbour x Norton & Sons waxed jacket in today’s round-up. The detailing is subtle, but it’s a great looking,…

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Luciano Barbera on one of his favorite jackets

September 10, 2015

Luciano Barbera On One Of His Favorite Jackets

Luciano Barbera on one of his favorite jackets, a Russell plaid tailored by Caraceni: The fabric, shaped in its jacket…

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The Wonderful World of Slip-On Shoes

September 10, 2015

The Wonderful World Of Slip-On Shoes

The weather has been so miserable lately. Everyone is waiting for fall to arrive, but with temperatures being in the…

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It’s On Sale: Panta’s Ties

September 9, 2015

It’s On Sale: Panta’s Ties

The online discount site Massdrop has been getting some really great menswear items lately. If you’re unfamiliar with the company,…

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Real People: No Contrast, No Problem

September 9, 2015

Real People: No Contrast, No Problem

A running theme in how I’d like to dress, vs how I actually dress, is more use of items that…

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How to get the right carrot-fit pants

September 9, 2015

How To Get The Right Carrot-fit Pants

“I just buy [Dickies pants] at the local army surplus store in every color. Then I take them to my…

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eBay Roundup

September 8, 2015

EBay Roundup

Many thanks to our friend the RJcat for contributing to today’s roundup. For more menswear finds on eBay, try using…

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Paul Stuart Sample Sale | The Choosy Beggar

September 7, 2015

Paul Stuart Sample Sale | The Choosy Beggar

Paul Stuart Sample Sale | The Choosy Beggar One of my favorite classic menswear retailers is holding a sample sale…

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