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April 21, 2016
I Buy The Same Clothes Again And Again And That’s Fine
Last week a received a vintage M43 jacket in the mail, washed it, wore it the next few days, then…
March 16, 2016
What’s Worth Buying Used, Part III
Let’s be honest, one man’s trash is usually just trash. But you can still find awesome stuff at thrift, consignment,…
March 14, 2016
What’s Worth Buying Used: Part I
A reader recently asked us what was okay to buy used vs new. The answer is different for everyone depending…
March 2, 2016
Cold Open: Stephen Colbert’s Parka In Spike Jonze-Directed Late Show Segment
Monday’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert featured a typically oddball filmed segment from director Spike Jonze, in which Colbert wakes…
January 18, 2016
Interview With W. David Marx, Author Of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style
Whether you’re into prep, denim, or streetwear, W. David Marx’s new book Ametora will have something to say about why…
November 27, 2015
Every Black Friday Sale Worth Checking Out
Whew, OK. This list of 150+ Black Friday sales took forever to compile, but we did it. This is possibly…
September 23, 2015
Outerwear That Won’t Break The Bank, Part One
We all love the cold weather seasons for the opportunity to wear tweed and chunky sweaters, but nothing will transform…
September 11, 2015
Adventures In Waterproofing
A few months ago, I bought a surplus Scandinavian military snow jacket at the flea market. At $20, it was…
September 9, 2015
How To Get The Right Carrot-fit Pants
“I just buy [Dickies pants] at the local army surplus store in every color. Then I take them to my…
June 27, 2015
Apolis Sample Sale: LA
I stopped by the Apolis sample sale this weekend in LA and left with a pile of stuff. Apolis specializes…
April 13, 2015
Scenes From The Rose Bowl
My mother’s in town, and since she’s an antiques dealer, that means a trip to the flea market. One of…
March 12, 2015
Does Your Leather Jacket Wear You?
After Derek wrote about vintage leathers yesterday, we joked about dressing appropriately for your personality–that is, what if you look…
March 11, 2015
Want An Affordable Leather Jacket? Go Vintage
Every once in a while, we’ll get an email from a reader asking where can they score a leather jacket…
March 6, 2015
How Army Jackets Became A Civilian Staple
The New York Times Magazine has a nice article today about how army jackets became civilian staples. An excerpt: But…
February 26, 2015
What Happens To Your Old Clothes?
Ever wonder what happens to your old clothes after you donate them? Not all of it gets sold in charity…