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A People’s History of UK Style

February 25, 2015

A People’s History Of UK Style

One argument against the idea of timelessness in style is that everyone looks at least a little ridiculous in old…

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when it is raining in London, the Englishman’s trousers will always be turned up

February 24, 2015

When It Is Raining In London, The Englishman’s Trousers Will Always Be Turned Up

“In England, fashion never overrides the practical, and when it is raining in London, the Englishman’s trousers will always be…

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Oscars’ Best Dressed

February 23, 2015

Oscars’ Best Dressed

“It all sounds very serious and very heavy, I guess, but part of it is to examine our attitudes about…

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Q & Answer: Dyeing Shoes

February 20, 2015

Q & Answer: Dyeing Shoes

jonathangreen asks: I am wondering about dyeing leather shoes. Getting married this summer and wanted green leather shoes – not…

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Reading the Tea Leaves of Mainstream Menswear

February 19, 2015

Reading The Tea Leaves Of Mainstream Menswear

You can be forgiven for not paying a lot of attention to the runway shows and brand presentations that feed…

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Evolving prep expectations

February 18, 2015

Evolving Prep Expectations

I had a talk in Houston, and everyone wore pink and green. I showed up in khaki and navy and…

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Holding onto Textile Traditions in the Face of Economic Realities

February 10, 2015

Holding Onto Textile Traditions In The Face Of Economic Realities

Martin Fackler has a melancholy piece in The New York Times today about the traditional kimono trade in Japan, and…

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Blink and You’ll Miss Them

February 9, 2015

Blink And You’ll Miss Them

Thanks to Matthew Bernier for the heads up on these crocodile shoes, each with three eyelets for laces and two…

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It’s on Sale: Fall 2014 at The Corner

February 9, 2015

It’s On Sale: Fall 2014 At The Corner

Yoox’s retail storefront The Corner (i.e., they sell current season merchandise vs. Yoox’s outlet stock) has made its final seasonal…

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EDC (Every Dad Carry)

February 5, 2015

EDC (Every Dad Carry)

Anyone who has kids—heck anyone who’s accidentally wandered through the baby department at Target—knows our culture often treats kids as…

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“You know who knows me? My clothes. My clothes know me very well.”

February 4, 2015

“You Know Who Knows Me? My Clothes. My Clothes Know Me Very Well.”

–Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page in a recent interview with Chuck Klosterman. Page is pictured with bandmate Keith Relf of…

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The moral, I guess, is that as long as you carry yourself in the proper noncommittal manner

February 3, 2015

The Moral, I Guess, Is That As Long As You Carry Yourself In The Proper Noncommittal Manner

breathnaigh: “The moral, I guess, is that as long as you carry yourself in the proper noncommittal manner you’ll never…

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The Science of Styling: Beams Japan

January 30, 2015

The Science Of Styling: Beams Japan

Large Japan-based retailer Beams has a constantly updated “outfit of the day” photostream on flickr. When I first stumbled on…

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Five Distinctive Non-Fashion Sneakers for $100 or Less

January 29, 2015

Five Distinctive Non-Fashion Sneakers For $100 Or Less

2015 is a good time to like sneakers. Whether you’re into retro styles, designer takes on classic sports shoes, or…

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I was having a suit made at Huntsman

January 29, 2015

I Was Having A Suit Made At Huntsman

I was having a suit made at Huntsman, where all the rich and powerful have had their suits made since…

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