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It’s On Sale: Stuff Here and There

May 22, 2015

It’s On Sale: Stuff Here And There

Lots of sales going on this weekend – some related to Memorial Day, some not. I have a roundup of…

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eBay Roundup

May 22, 2015

EBay Roundup

Check out the stuff Jesse, Pete, and I found on eBay this week.  If you’d like to dig up more…

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The Changing Face of Youth Subcultures

May 21, 2015

The Changing Face Of Youth Subcultures

As anyone over the age of thirty knows, teens used to wear their taste on their sleeve. Punks dressed one…

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Cool scans of menswear illustrations

May 21, 2015

Cool Scans Of Menswear Illustrations

Some very cool scans of menswear illustrations from Ethan Newton of Rugged Old Salt. More can be found on his…

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Bringing Back the American Button-Down

May 21, 2015

Bringing Back The American Button-Down

The arrival of a new custom-shirt company is hardly anything to write about (they pop up more often than raw…

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Arthur Cinadar, J. Crew founder, in 1990, on possible expansion of J. Crew

May 20, 2015

Arthur Cinadar, J. Crew Founder, In 1990, On Possible Expansion Of J. Crew

I don’t know if there are 20 people left in the country who are prime J. Crew prospects who haven’t…

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Real People: The Much Neglected Cotton Suit

May 20, 2015

Real People: The Much Neglected Cotton Suit

A cotton suit might be the most under-appreciated garment in a warm weather wardrobe. The material can feel cheap when…

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The Milstil Guide on Caring for Your Panama Hat

May 20, 2015

The Milstil Guide On Caring For Your Panama Hat

Given Pete’s post yesterday on Panamas hats, I thought I’d direct readers to Milstil’s excellent guide on Panama hat care….

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A Shibori and Indigo Workshop

May 19, 2015

A Shibori And Indigo Workshop

If you’re in Southern California, you might be interested in a workshop happening at the French General, a speciality shop in…

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It’s Not Really on Sale: Stuff at JC Penney

May 19, 2015

It’s Not Really On Sale: Stuff At JC Penney

A federal judge certified a class-action lawsuit this week against JC Penney, who’s being accused of artificially inflating prices on…

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The First Straw: Entry-Level Panama Hats for Summer

May 19, 2015

The First Straw: Entry-Level Panama Hats For Summer

The classic, brimmed hat is a fraught accessory in the post-every-guy-wears-one, ballcap age. Few would argue that Sinatra, or Neil…

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eBay Roundup

May 19, 2015

EBay Roundup

Tons of great shell cordovan shoes in today’s roundup, such as these Alden boots pictured above. If you’d like to dig up…

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Thirteen accessories adorning the great Philippé Wynne

May 19, 2015

Thirteen Accessories Adorning The Great Philippé Wynne

I count thirteen accessories adorning the great  Philippé Wynne of The Spinners. That’s about eleven more than you should wear, but…

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WSJ on the Online Secondhand Market

May 18, 2015

WSJ On The Online Secondhand Market

Big thanks to the Wall Street Journal for including me in their article today on the bourgeoning online market for…

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Gentlemen: Update Your Accounts (Seriously, Today. This Is Officially The Last Day.)

May 18, 2015

Gentlemen: Update Your Accounts (Seriously, Today. This Is Officially The Last Day.)

If you’re a member of the Gentlemen’s Association, our bimonthly pocket square subscription service, today’s the day to update your…

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