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Russian Lit and the Casual Overcoat

October 29, 2018

Russian Lit And The Casual Overcoat

Russian author Nikolai Gogol understood the plight of the starving jawnz enthusiast. In 1842, he published “The Overcoat,” a short…

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A Service Directory for Cleaning and Repairing Clothes

February 29, 2016

A Service Directory For Cleaning And Repairing Clothes

There’s no way around it – no matter how expensive or well-made, all clothes are susceptible to staining, tearing, and…

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Scoring a Winter Overcoat

November 20, 2014

Scoring A Winter Overcoat

After my post Monday, a few readers emailed to ask where they might be able to score a nice overcoat…

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Four Favorite Overcoats

November 17, 2014

Four Favorite Overcoats

A classic men’s overcoat is arguably the king of men’s outerwear. Heavy and warm, they convey a certain kind of…

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Q and Answer: Where’s My Waist? Where Should My Jacket Button?

June 5, 2014

Q And Answer: Where’s My Waist? Where Should My Jacket Button?

Wyatt asks: I’ve heard said both on your blog and elsewhere that a jacket should button at one’s natural waist…

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Wearing Boring Outerwear

February 19, 2014

Wearing Boring Outerwear

Next to tailored clothing and shoes, most of my clothing budget is spent on outerwear. In my closet are some…

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Polo Coats

December 19, 2013

Polo Coats

Despite what people say, it doesn’t get that cold in San Francisco, at least not compared to places where it…

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There’s Nothing More Classic Than A Pea Coat

December 2, 2013

There’s Nothing More Classic Than A Pea Coat

I bought my pea coat at a yard sale in Portland. I was in high school – maybe 15 or…

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It’s on Sale: Luigi Bianchi Mantova

November 6, 2013

It’s On Sale: Luigi Bianchi Mantova

The Luigi Bianchi Mantova family of tailored brands (including, in order of formality and structure, Luigi Bianchi Mantova, L.B.M. 1911,…

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An awesome collection of awe-inspiringly grand outerwear pieces

September 20, 2013

An Awesome Collection Of Awe-inspiringly Grand Outerwear Pieces

Die, Workwear: “Epic Outerwear” An awesome collection of awe-inspiringly grand outerwear pieces.

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Ulster Overcoats

January 17, 2013

Ulster Overcoats

This winter’s cold weather has reminded me that I’d really like to acquire a classic Ulster overcoat sometime this year….

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Consider the Silk Scarf

December 12, 2012

Consider The Silk Scarf

If you’re wearing a wool coat this winter, consider pairing it with a silk scarf. Silk scarves aren’t as versatile…

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Toad from To The Manor Born wants you to thrift him a polo coat

September 10, 2012

Toad From To The Manor Born Wants You To Thrift Him A Polo Coat

Toad from To The Manor Born wants you to thrift him a polo coat.

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Spring/ Summer collection of 1899

March 29, 2012

Spring/ Summer Collection Of 1899

Spring/ Summer collection of 1899: Vicuna topcoat, silk lined to the edge, for $10.50. 

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