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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part III: Polo Shirts

April 27, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part III: Polo Shirts

Aside from maybe chinos, there are few things more quintessential to summer style than polos. It was invented in 1933…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part II: Plimsolls

April 26, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part II: Plimsolls

Let’s be honest – nothing beats the comfort of sneakers. That comfort comes in handy when you’re taking long strolls…

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There’s one way to enjoy menswear and booze at the same time

April 26, 2011

There’s One Way To Enjoy Menswear And Booze At The Same Time

I was just at a bar last night and realized how easy its been to finance my menswear interest since…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part I: Bretons

April 25, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part I: Bretons

The trees in my neighborhood have been leafing and flowering for some time now, but this weekend, as the weather…

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a five day series about other summer items you may need

April 24, 2011

A Five Day Series About Other Summer Items You May Need

I’ve already talked about linen shirts and fabrics for hot weather, but starting tomorrow, I’m going to do a five day series about other…

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Ways in which the Midwest Express In-Flight Catalog Describes Shirts That Won't Wrinkle

April 23, 2011

Ways In Which The Midwest Express In-Flight Catalog Describes Shirts That Won’t Wrinkle

Won’t wrinkleResists wrinklesWrinkle resistantHeroically wrinkle resistantWrinkle defiantA wonder of wrinkle-defying eleganceWrinkle-freeVirtually wrinkle-freeWrinkleproofVirtually wrinkleproofGuaranteed not to wrinkleNo wrinkles — guaranteedNever needs…

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We shouldn’t conflate heritage and quality

April 22, 2011

We Shouldn’t Conflate Heritage And Quality

Jesse made a comment yesterday about how we shouldn’t conflate heritage and quality, and I completely agree. Too many consumers,…

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Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks

April 21, 2011

Brooks Brothers “Friends And Family” Sale Starts In Just Two Weeks

Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks, on May 5th. It’s unclear what the discounts will…

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Francesco Maglia

April 20, 2011

Francesco Maglia

About two months ago, I wrote about Francesco Maglia, a bespoke umbrella maker based out of Milan. After my post, a…

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Russian leather

April 19, 2011

Russian Leather

In the 18th century, Russian leather was widely considered to be the finest in the world. It was known for…

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Here’s a trick for you

April 18, 2011

Here’s A Trick For You

As you know, one of worst things you can do to your shoes is shove your foot into them without…

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Oil paintings of Savile Row suits

April 17, 2011

Oil Paintings Of Savile Row Suits

Oscar Whicheloe, an artist based in London, has some very nice oil paintings of Savile Row suits, which you can…

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Garden State

April 16, 2011

Garden State

Jesse forwarded me some of the emails he’s been getting. The readers here are apparently some of the smartest and…

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This advice has been given to you for free

April 16, 2011

This Advice Has Been Given To You For Free

Power has a way of influencing menswear. For example, the reason why we don’t button the last button on our jackets…

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this thing regarding J Crew recently was pretty damn stupid

April 15, 2011

This Thing Regarding J Crew Recently Was Pretty Damn Stupid

I’m not one to mull over the 1001 things I’m going to tell my unborn son, nor am I one…

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