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Our Beloved Sponsors

March 4, 2014

Our Beloved Sponsors

We feel very fortunate to have companies sponsor our independent site, so twice a month, we like to give them…

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Just a little over a year ago, I adopted a cat

March 3, 2014

Just A Little Over A Year Ago, I Adopted A Cat

Just a little over a year ago, I adopted a cat. She was originally my neighbor’s, but when she started…

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Things You Should Never Say To Your Tailor

March 2, 2014

Things You Should Never Say To Your Tailor

IvoryTowerStyle lists twenty things you should never say to your bespoke tailor. A selection: It’s ok, I’m going to lose…

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Edward Spencer on trousers

March 2, 2014

Edward Spencer On Trousers

I should say that he ought to have one pair for Sunday, another pair for Monday, and so on till…

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Put This On's Inside Track for the week of March 2nd - March 8th

March 1, 2014

Put This On’s Inside Track For The Week Of March 2nd – March 8th

Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of…

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The Lack of Honest Critiques in Fashion

February 28, 2014

The Lack Of Honest Critiques In Fashion

Jason Dike’s op-ed today in Business of Fashion is interesting. It’s about designer fashion mostly, but the idea here applies much more…

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eBay Roundup

February 28, 2014

EBay Roundup

Here’s another eBay roundup to end your week with. There’s a really outstanding dressing gown I wish was in my size, and…

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It’s On Sale: Eastland Made in Maine Shoes

February 27, 2014

It’s On Sale: Eastland Made In Maine Shoes

If you can find two styles you like (or otherwise find a way to put your order over $250), Eastland…

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It’s (Sort of) On Sale: The Knottery’s Raw Silks

February 26, 2014

It’s (Sort Of) On Sale: The Knottery’s Raw Silks

Speaking of raw silk ties, The Knottery now has a selection of them on their website. The regular retail price…

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What the Shift to Online Shopping Could Mean

February 26, 2014

What The Shift To Online Shopping Could Mean

US News & World Report recently put together some data showing something we’ve already long known: people are shopping less…

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He’ll Do Anything For Custom (But He Won’t Do That)

February 26, 2014

He’ll Do Anything For Custom (But He Won’t Do That)

“But I don’t like to make a seersucker jacket or suit for anybody,” he said. “I’ll do it, but I…

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Wizards, Elves, and Well-Dressed Men

February 26, 2014

Wizards, Elves, And Well-Dressed Men

Because I have a curmudgeonly and anti-modern disposition, I once made the stupid argument in a graduate sociology seminar that the internet…

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Björn Ulvaeus now reveals the reason for the outfits was the Swedish tax code

February 25, 2014

Björn Ulvaeus Now Reveals The Reason For The Outfits Was The Swedish Tax Code

Björn Ulvaeus now reveals the reason for the outfits was the Swedish tax code. Newly published Abba: The Official Photo…

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eBay Roundup

February 25, 2014

EBay Roundup

Check out the stuff Jesse and I found on eBay over the weekend. My favorites include this Buzz Rickson tanker jacket, Feeman’s…

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Bringing Back Fashion Illustration

February 25, 2014

Bringing Back Fashion Illustration

“Illustration is an overlooked, if not forgotten, art form these days. An obsession with photography – digitally enhanced more often…

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