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February 19, 2018
It’s On Sale: Moon-Star-made Sneakers From Huf
I like the basic canvas’n’rubber sneakers made by Japan’s Moon Star factory–which I’ve talked about before–they make, among others, the…
February 15, 2018
Abiding, Personal Style With Terry Ellis Of Beams/Fennica
My favorite Instagram accounts to follow (1) use original, in-phone photos vs. perfectly lit DSLR shots transferred to Instagram, (2)…
February 8, 2018
Is The Idea Of Wearing A Personal Uniform Dead?
President Obama, whose reputation for style only seems to improve now that he’s out of the public eye, famously told an…
February 1, 2018
Inspiration: Cannes In The 60s And 70s
There’s little less glamorous than an East Coast winter, all road salt stains and cinder-flecked snow banks. I live in…
January 25, 2018
Q+A With Alexander Saunders Of Saunders Militaria
Regular readers of Put This On know that our idea of a fun night might include board games, some kickin’…
January 18, 2018
Pelt Cute In This Pic: Leopard Print In Men’s Fashion
It’s not news that men tend to stick to relatively safe colors and patterns–navy, gray, olive, white; stripes, checks, plaids,…
January 12, 2018
If Someone Asked You To Tie Their Tie For Them, Would You?
File the above video under the genre of sweet internet ephemera. The setup is that a young man has to…
January 11, 2018
Where Do Sneakers Go From Here?
If your tastes steer toward the classics, it’s a been a great decade or more for sneakers. Nike’s constant churn…
January 10, 2018
Too Cheap To Be True: What’s Behind Those Instagram Clothing Ads
For the Atlantic, Alexis Madrigal writes about his experience buying a camel-colored coat after seeing an ad for it pop up…
January 4, 2018
When Clothing Really Matters: Eva Hagberg Fisher’s Essay On Appearance And Credibility For Women
At Put This On, most of what we write about falls into two basic categories: dressing to make the right…
December 28, 2017
What You Can Really Afford: Hanes Plain Black Tshirts
Plain white tshirts are unassailable. A perfect symbol of the 20th century’s march toward the casual and elevation of what…
December 14, 2017
Kerouac Wore Khakis? A Gap Conspiracy Theory From 1993
In 1993, the Gap was a dominant player in fashion retail, and their khakis ad campaign foreshadowed menswear blogging by…
December 7, 2017
Glitter And Doom: Inspiration Via Tom Waits
Tom Waits’ style is akin to his music–it’s a continuation of traditions of sorts but roughed up to the point…
December 4, 2017
Post Overalls Opens Outlet On Ebay
One of my favorite, most consistent brands is Post Overalls. Designer Takeshi Ohfuchi’s heavily vintage-influenced, straightforward line puts out practical,…
November 28, 2017
Paul Feig Talks Tailoring On Blamo!
Director Paul Feig recently talked suits and dress codes with Blamo host Jeremy Kirkland in an episode that’s certain to…