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The natural desire to relax

March 31, 2012

The Natural Desire To Relax

The natural desire to relax is often the cause of the abandonment of all standards of taste. Hardy Amies

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An Ode to Olive

March 31, 2012

An Ode To Olive

An Ode to Olive

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Great news from our pal Kent Wang regarding the PTO Club Tie and long lengths!

March 30, 2012

Great News From Our Pal Kent Wang Regarding The PTO Club Tie And Long Lengths!

kentwang: I’m starting to make a few popular ties in 62” tall length, including the above Put This On club…

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It’s On Sale: Crockett and Jones Dress Shoes

March 30, 2012

It’s On Sale: Crockett And Jones Dress Shoes

Brooks Brothers is having a 15% off store-wide sale today, 25% if you use a Brooks Brothers card. That puts…

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eBay Round Up

March 30, 2012

EBay Round Up

Check out what Jesse and Kenn found on eBay. You can find more good deals by using our search links for excellent suits, good…

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Congressman Bobby Rush

March 29, 2012

Congressman Bobby Rush

But clothes are “just superficial,” right? No symbolic meaning in what we wear? No powerful social signifiers? Hmm?

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Ben Harrison was just interviewed by the Village Voice

March 29, 2012

Ben Harrison Was Just Interviewed By The Village Voice

Our director Ben Harrison was just interviewed by the Village Voice about his cocktail bitters company, Hella Bitter. Some valuable…

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The Two-Toned Tie

March 29, 2012

The Two-Toned Tie

One way to add some slight visual interest to an otherwise basic tailored look is by wearing a two-toned tie….

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April Fools, Menswear Edition

March 29, 2012

April Fools, Menswear Edition

Sunday is April Fool’s Day, which reminds me of a funny little story Maurizio Marinella told me when I was…

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Spring/ Summer collection of 1899

March 29, 2012

Spring/ Summer Collection Of 1899

Spring/ Summer collection of 1899: Vicuna topcoat, silk lined to the edge, for $10.50. 

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dye easter eggs with silk neckties

March 29, 2012

Dye Easter Eggs With Silk Neckties

Apparently, you can dye easter eggs with silk neckties.  (via lacasuarina)

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Find Cover

March 28, 2012

Find Cover

It’s beginning to drizzle where I live, so I’ve been thinking about umbrellas a lot. The Chinese are said to…

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How Does Suddenlee Work?

March 28, 2012

How Does Suddenlee Work?

After my post on Monday about Uniqlo’s sale, it seems many readers are confused about how Suddenlee works. Why did…

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eBay Round Up

March 27, 2012

EBay Round Up

I think there are some pretty good items today. My favorites include these Phineas Cole trousers,  Brooks Brothers Polo coat, Bowring tie, and JM…

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Q & Answer: Fused vs. Canvassed Jacketing (And Is Fusing Glue?)

March 26, 2012

Q & Answer: Fused Vs. Canvassed Jacketing (And Is Fusing Glue?)

Wes writes: I was checking out a Joseph Abboud blazer at Syd Jerome here in Chicago. I inquired about the…

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