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Esquire's evolution: no more bullfighting

February 7, 2017

Esquire’s Evolution: No More Bullfighting

  “There’s no cigar smoke wafting through the pages,and the obligatory three B’s are gone, too — brown liquor, boxing…

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It’s on Sale: Winter and Summer Gear at End

February 3, 2017

It’s On Sale: Winter And Summer Gear At End

End Clothing has marked down some of their sale merchandise further. Their sale section includes deeper (over 50%) discounts on…

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To Beret, or Not to Beret

February 1, 2017

To Beret, Or Not To Beret

I’m not as risk averse with hats as I once was–for years a ball cap or watch cap-only guy, I…

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David Byrne

January 26, 2017

David Byrne

Of course the people who complain about wearing a uniform the most are often the ones whose uniform of choice…

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Making Sense of David Byrne’s Big Suit

January 26, 2017

Making Sense Of David Byrne’s Big Suit

The Tom Brady and Sean Spicer images going around this weekend made me think of a truly iconic costume: David…

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Style at Home

January 18, 2017

Style At Home

I know; I know. Who gives a shit what you wear around the house? I try to, although I have…

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Status: No Symbols

January 5, 2017

Status: No Symbols

The Wall Street Journal spotlights consumers who go to significant efforts to de-logo-fy their clothing. A branding backlash has some…

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RIP This Haircut, 2010-2016

January 2, 2017

RIP This Haircut, 2010-2016

I haven’t liked any of my hair styles more than I liked the one I’ve been getting for the last…

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What’re the Most Under-Appreciated Vintage Items?

December 22, 2016

What’re The Most Under-Appreciated Vintage Items?

You could argue that vintage clothing was overshopped and overdone a decade ago, that the well of thrift shops and…

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Rick Owens in Vestoj Business of Fashion

December 16, 2016

Rick Owens In Vestoj Business Of Fashion

When I see people changing styles all the time, it makes me wonder: don’t you know who you are? Rick…

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Q and Answer: Non-Ironic Holiday Sweaters?

December 8, 2016

Q And Answer: Non-Ironic Holiday Sweaters?

Kickassery asks:  Any recommendations on where to find a non-ironic holiday sweater? Something more along the lines of a festive…

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It’s on Sale: Barneys

December 8, 2016

It’s On Sale: Barneys

I feel like it’s barely cold out on the east coast yet winter sale season has definitely arrived. Barneys just…

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The Madison Avenue Look (ca. 1953)

December 1, 2016

The Madison Avenue Look (ca. 1953)

“You will be seeking a new look, the Madison Avenue Look, which is essentially dun-colored and round-shouldered. Selecting jackets with…

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What’s a Slub, Anyway?

November 21, 2016

What’s A Slub, Anyway?

Perfection has never been cool. Classical sculpture used contrapposto poses to imply a casualness (a coolness?) that rigid symmetry cannot…

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Fall Inspiration: The Style and Art of Andrew Wyeth

November 10, 2016

Fall Inspiration: The Style And Art Of Andrew Wyeth

You probably know artist Andrew Wyeth, or would at least recognize his distinctive work–landscapes and portraits often in bleak, dusty…

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