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Keeping Summer Simple

April 21, 2013

Keeping Summer Simple

I don’t love shorts, but I wear them. Why? The truth is that I’m a San Francisco guy living in…

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The photo gallery of the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum

April 20, 2013

The Photo Gallery Of The Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum

I’ve just lost forty minutes in the photo gallery of the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum. The Johnsons were…

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I don’t have vices.

April 20, 2013

I Don’t Have Vices.

I don’t have vices. You won’t find me with a large Scotch and a cigar in the evening. Ralph Lauren

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eBay Roundup

April 19, 2013

EBay Roundup

We have a number of really great finds today, including this pair of shell cordovan semi-brogues, a Belstaff motorcycle jacket, and a…

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No Backpacks at the Office

April 18, 2013

No Backpacks At The Office

For the past year and a half I’ve been largely working from home, so I forget what it’s like to…

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Linkson Jack’s Sale and New Private Shopping Service

April 18, 2013

Linkson Jack’s Sale And New Private Shopping Service

E&G Cappelli neckties are on sale at the moment until Monday, April 29th at Linkson Jack. Until that time, customers can…

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The OCBD Shirt Series, Part IV: The Reviews

April 18, 2013

The OCBD Shirt Series, Part IV: The Reviews

We continue today with four more reviews of oxford cloth button downs. Again, basic features and measurements are given, so…

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Possessions mean very little to me

April 18, 2013

Possessions Mean Very Little To Me

Finding clothes that actually fit me well has lead to a lot of confidence and happiness. Possessions mean very little…

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Who would wear paintings as buttons?

April 17, 2013

Who Would Wear Paintings As Buttons?

Who would wear paintings as buttons? The Cooper-Hewitt has the full story of these remarkable fasteners – and it purportedly…

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A Different Boat Shoe

April 17, 2013

A Different Boat Shoe

I’ve finally admitted to myself that my broken-in and beloved pair of boat shoes needs to be retired. For about…

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The OCBD Shirt Series, Part III: The Reviews

April 17, 2013

The OCBD Shirt Series, Part III: The Reviews

For a while, Brooks Brothers used to advertise their oxford button downs as “The Most Imitated Shirt in the World.”…

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Q & Answer: Can I Wear A Button-Down Collar Shirt With A Suit?

April 16, 2013

Q & Answer: Can I Wear A Button-Down Collar Shirt With A Suit?

Timothy asks: In the pictures accompanying your post “That Enviable Roll,” several of the gentlemen appeared to be wearing suits….

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Look for Linen Now

April 16, 2013

Look For Linen Now

While it’s only the middle of April and the weather is still fluctuating between pleasantly warm and miserably wet, you…

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eBay Roundup

April 16, 2013

EBay Roundup

Jesse and I found a number of great eBay auctions over the weekend. I particularly like these Edward Green semi-brogues, Eastland peanut…

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Our Beloved Sponsors

April 16, 2013

Our Beloved Sponsors

Twice a month, we like to give a special thank you to the companies that sponsor us. Our sponsors this…

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