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June 17, 2013
Real People: Fatigue Pants
Of course, we all read Put This On, so all of our pants are perfectly tailored: Fitted in the waist,…
June 13, 2013
Banana Republic When It Was Banana Republic
An anonymous reader in Yucca Valley, California sent me a cool gift in the mail today – a group of…
April 9, 2013
EBay Roundup
Check out some of the items Jesse and I found on eBay over the weekend. If you’d like to find…
April 4, 2013
The Transitional Shirt Jacket
The weather’s still pretty chilly where I live, but in a month’s time, it’ll hit those cool temperatures that’ll remind…
February 12, 2013
Replacement Boot Laces
For several years now I’ve appreciated the ruggedness of my L.L. Bean Boots for winter. They’ve held up quite well…
November 26, 2012
Thanksgiving Sale Roundup
In an exercise of absurdity, Thanksgiving sales are now taking place before Turkey Day, during it, after it, and through…
April 14, 2012
The German Army Trainer – GATs – A Sneaker Icon
It can be maddeningly difficult to find a simple pair of sneakers. If you’re comfortable with something that’s heavily branded,…
November 3, 2011
Q And Answer: What’s The Difference Between Chukka Boots And Desert Boots?
Derek writes to ask: What’s the difference between Chukkas and Desert Boots? They seem to be all the rage right…
October 23, 2011
Abandoned Republic: A Blog Dedicated To Pre-GAP Banana Republic
Abandoned Republic: a blog dedicated to pre-GAP Banana Republic. (via Archival Clothing) Banana Republic was originally a surplus vendor, then…
September 13, 2011
EBay Round Up
Jesse did all the eBay hunting this time. Check out what he found. Edward Green shoes Navy suit, ~40 New…
August 1, 2011
Wearing Shorts During The Hottest Months Of The Year
Since I moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco, I’ve had to adjust to the idea of wearing shorts during…
September 27, 2010
What Price Glory
I was reminded today by a mention in Valet of What Price Glory, a really remarkable military surplus and reproduction…
September 15, 2010
Obama Releases 500,000 Men From U.S. Strategic Bachelor Reserve
Obama Releases 500,000 Men From U.S. Strategic Bachelor Reserve Obama Releases 500,000 Men From U.S. Strategic Bachelor Reserve “We cannot…
August 21, 2010
Gilt Final Sale
We go through this every time, don’t we? Of course, every time five people email to thank me, so we…
April 20, 2010
Episode 2: Clothing Credits
Intro Pants – Uniqlo Vintage Chino Shirt – RRL Overshirt – Vintage (ca. 1950s) At Willie’s Shirt – Lands’ End…