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Real People: Fatigue Pants

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,…

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Banana Republic When It Was Banana Republic

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…

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eBay Roundup

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…

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The Transitional Shirt Jacket

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…

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Replacement boot laces

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…

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Thanksgiving sale roundup

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…

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The German Army Trainer - GATs - A Sneaker Icon

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,…

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Q and Answer: What’s the Difference Between Chukka Boots and Desert Boots?

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…

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Abandoned Republic: a blog dedicated to pre-GAP Banana Republic

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…

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eBay Round Up

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…

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Wearing shorts during the hottest months of the year

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…

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What Price Glory

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…

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Obama Releases 500,000 Men From U.S. Strategic Bachelor Reserve

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…

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Gilt Final Sale

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…

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Episode 2: Clothing Credits

April 20, 2010

Episode 2: Clothing Credits

Intro Pants – Uniqlo Vintage Chino Shirt – RRL Overshirt – Vintage (ca. 1950s) At Willie’s Shirt – Lands’ End…

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