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Real People: Another Take on Workwear

February 5, 2014

Real People: Another Take On Workwear

I can admit it. I suffer from American workwear fatigue. There’ll always be a place in my closet for work…

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It’s on Sale: Extra 30% off at Hickoree’s

January 28, 2014

It’s On Sale: Extra 30% Off At Hickoree’s

Hickoree’s selection of primarily obscure, folky workwear gets another cut with an extra 30% off items already discounted 30% to…

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Alternative Markets

January 25, 2014

Alternative Markets

If you purchase your clothes online (and you probably do), you’re aware that the online marketplace for clothing–sure, for everything–has…

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The controversy about the brand’s made-in-China 2012 Olympic uniforms

January 23, 2014

The Controversy About The Brand’s Made-in-China 2012 Olympic Uniforms

Maybe overreacting to the controversy about the brand’s made-in-China 2012 Olympic uniforms, Ralph Lauren and co. went all YOU-ESS-AY YOU-ESS-AY…

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It’s on Sale: Barba shirts at Farfetch

January 22, 2014

It’s On Sale: Barba Shirts At Farfetch

Barba makes Italian-style shirts–dressy fabrics, plain “French” placket, darted body, straight or spread collar–that are usually priced between $200 and…

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Happiness

January 16, 2014

Happiness

John hadGreat BigWaterproof Boots on;John had aGreat BigWaterproofHat;John had aGreat Big WaterproofMackintosh–And that(Said John)IsThat. -A.A. Milne

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American Picker: Photographer Eric Kvatek

January 15, 2014

American Picker: Photographer Eric Kvatek

Although there’s something really satisfying about clothes organized neatly, clothing looks better in situ, and few people put interesting clothing…

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Perspective on Pitti

January 8, 2014

Perspective On Pitti

Today marks the start of another Pitti Uomo, the sprawling men’s clothing tradeshow held semi-annually in Florence. Pitti is technically…

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It’s (always?) On Sale: Yoox

January 6, 2014

It’s (always?) On Sale: Yoox

My favorite place to order Italian, Yoox, has cut prices further on a lot of items, putting a lot of…

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Evolution of Style: Wes Anderson

January 2, 2014

Evolution Of Style: Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson’s first film Bottle Rocket (1996) feels like practice; it has a lot of good moments, a lot of…

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<em>The New Yorker</em>’s Photo Booth blog

December 24, 2013

The New Yorker’s Photo Booth Blog

From The New Yorker’s Photo Booth blog: March 16, 1960. This suit built by the Republic Aviation Corporation solved the…

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It’s on Sale: Bresciani Over-the-Calf Socks at Mr. Porter

December 23, 2013

It’s On Sale: Bresciani Over-the-Calf Socks At Mr. Porter

Nothing gets holiday shoppers revved up like HOT SOCK DEALS. Over the calf socks from Bresciani are among the many…

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The classically cool look of working-class nonchalance

December 17, 2013

The Classically Cool Look Of Working-class Nonchalance

“Today, of course, the unrefined type is exactly what is wanted: the classically cool look of working-class nonchalance. No designer…

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Which boots are best for snow?

December 16, 2013

Which Boots Are Best For Snow?

With most of the United States seeing some early flakeage this year, it’s time to break out the sleet-kickers. Some…

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New Shoe Day is pretty thrilling

December 5, 2013

New Shoe Day Is Pretty Thrilling

…even though many men won’t admit it, New Shoe Day is pretty thrilling. I buy new sneakers once a year,…

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