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Would Barthes Wear This Scarf?

October 20, 2015

Would Barthes Wear This Scarf?

In the New Yorker, Princeton professor Christy Wampole asks whether the French Philosopher would appreciate the $1,000 scarf Hermès has…

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Are You an Early Adopter or a Laggard?

October 19, 2015

Are You An Early Adopter Or A Laggard?

At Mr. Porter, Jonathan Openshaw discusses how the Diffusion of Innovation theory, a five-stage trend model popularized in the early…

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"nothing you wear should ever hide what you want to reveal"

October 15, 2015

“nothing You Wear Should Ever Hide What You Want To Reveal”

Anytime my father wears a turtleneck, he is advancing a cause, and the cause is himself. That is what he…

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<i>The French Connection</i> and the Golden Age of the Turtleneck

October 15, 2015

The French Connection And The Golden Age Of The Turtleneck

When you think of the representative wardrobe item from 1971′s The French Connection, you probably think of Popeye Doyle’s (Gene…

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What Makes a $2000 Leather Jacket Better than a Cheaper Jacket?

October 8, 2015

What Makes A $2000 Leather Jacket Better Than A Cheaper Jacket?

At the Effortless Gent, designer and stylist Peter Nguyen (who’s worked with Robert Geller and on his own line of…

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How Tom Wolfe Became That Guy with the White Suits

October 8, 2015

How Tom Wolfe Became That Guy With The White Suits

In Vanity Fair, Michael Lewis interviews Wolfe (now 85 and still in white suits), sifts through his letters, and documents…

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Mm yes it’s that time of year again

October 8, 2015

Mm Yes It’s That Time Of Year Again

beatonna: [x] It’s fall. Time for plaid shit and scarves again. Comic by Kate Beaton. –Pete

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It’s on Sale: Barneys Warehouse

October 7, 2015

It’s On Sale: Barneys Warehouse

Gone are the days of physical warehouse sales at Barneys, which were a frenzy from their start in 1970 (see…

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"The only thing sadder than an empty closet is a full one."

October 4, 2015

“The Only Thing Sadder Than An Empty Closet Is A Full One.”

“The only thing sadder than an empty closet is a full one. The empty one symbolizes lack, but also potential:…

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Cathy Horyn on Ralph Lauren in The New York Times

September 30, 2015

Cathy Horyn On Ralph Lauren In The New York Times

I think it’s more useful to look at Mr. Lauren, and the source of our fascination with him, in a…

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So Random: Generator Parodies Style Writing

September 30, 2015

So Random: Generator Parodies Style Writing

Web boutique SSense just posted a text generator that spits out sentences that could, and maybe will, appear in style…

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Fabric Weight: Does a Pound of Tweed Weigh the Same as a Pound of Flannel?

September 28, 2015

Fabric Weight: Does A Pound Of Tweed Weigh The Same As A Pound Of Flannel?

Have you ever read the description of a sportcoat or pair of jeans and nodded, impressed, at the fabric weight?…

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Papal Visit Dress Code via MTV’s the State

September 22, 2015

Papal Visit Dress Code Via MTV’s The State

Pope Francis arrives in Washington, D.C. today and will travel to New York and Philadelphia over the next week. If…

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The Perfect Accessory for Your Nigel Cabourn Coat?

September 21, 2015

The Perfect Accessory For Your Nigel Cabourn Coat?

Consider one of legendary British explorer Ernest Shackleton’s actual medals, awarded for his leadership on several insane Antarctic expeditions, and…

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The Cultural History of the Hoodie

September 20, 2015

The Cultural History Of The Hoodie

Besides maybe the suit, is any single item of men’s clothing more freighted with potential meaning than the hoodie? Sportswear…

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