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January 4, 2018
When Clothing Really Matters: Eva Hagberg Fisher’s Essay On Appearance And Credibility For Women
At Put This On, most of what we write about falls into two basic categories: dressing to make the right…
December 28, 2017
What You Can Really Afford: Hanes Plain Black Tshirts
Plain white tshirts are unassailable. A perfect symbol of the 20th century’s march toward the casual and elevation of what…
December 27, 2017
Shell Cordovan For Winter
It’s been a while since menswear was obsessed with all things shell cordovan, but if you’re looking for a great…
December 18, 2017
Digging In The Crates: Talking With Brian Davis Of Wooden Sleepers
Wooden Sleepers is the kind of store I wish was near me. Brian Davis, the shop’s founder, has been around…
December 7, 2017
Glitter And Doom: Inspiration Via Tom Waits
Tom Waits’ style is akin to his music–it’s a continuation of traditions of sorts but roughed up to the point…
December 4, 2017
More American Textile Plant Closures Ahead
It’s been a tough year for American textile companies, especially those with operations in North Carolina. Earlier this year, Cone…
November 30, 2017
Alain De Botton On Why Clothes Matter
British author Alain de Botton has a nice, short video on why clothes matter. The answer will be obvious to…
November 21, 2017
How A Swastika Shirt From A Skate Label Ended Up In Discount Stores
Business of Fashion has a fascinating read on how a shirt made by skate company Airwalk ended up in a…
November 17, 2017
Store Visits: Pasadena’s The Bloke
If you’ve never been to Southern California, I will say this: Pasadena is an odd town. On the one hand,…
November 15, 2017
Bloomberg On What’s Causing The Retail Apocalypse
Over at Bloomberg, there’s an interesting article on what’s driving the retail apocalypse. If you haven’t heard, brick-and-mortar stores across…