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This Looks So Terrible

August 28, 2017

This Looks So Terrible

A reader sent in this photo of a recent Lands’ End catalog. The caption reads: Skip the Jacket. You don’t…

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Japanese Magazines Have the Best Suit Guides

August 28, 2017

Japanese Magazines Have The Best Suit Guides

In all the years I’ve been reading menswear magazines, the Japanese have always made the best suit guides – especially…

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“Stranger Than Friction”

August 26, 2017

“Stranger Than Friction”

I love Collector’s Weekly, and I was particularly fascinated by this piece about vesta cases. Before about World War One…

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Would You Rent Out Your Underutilized Clothing?

August 24, 2017

Would You Rent Out Your Underutilized Clothing?

If you haven’t heard, fashion retail as an industry is imploding. Major department stores such as J.C. Penney and Macy’s have…

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White Nationalism, White Polos

August 22, 2017

White Nationalism, White Polos

Nylon has an interesting article on the dress rules around the recent “Unite the White” rally, otherwise known as the Charlottesville…

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Steve Caballero describes the origins of the iconic Vans from 1989

August 22, 2017

Steve Caballero Describes The Origins Of The Iconic Vans From 1989

  “As far as the design goes, I’d been wearing a lot of Puma Prowlers and Air Jordans so I…

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Rest in Peace, Julie Hertling

August 16, 2017

Rest In Peace, Julie Hertling

We were sad to learn yesterday that Julian Hertling passed away. For those unfamiliar, Julian – who’s also lovingly known…

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American Apparel Asks if You Want to Pay More for the Same Thing

August 10, 2017

American Apparel Asks If You Want To Pay More For The Same Thing

Would you pay more for the same thing? American Apparel is asking that question with their new “made in USA” capsule…

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Sunglasses with Personality

August 2, 2017

Sunglasses With Personality

Richard Merkin, who was known for his art, as well as his flamboyant sense of style, has this quote I…

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Why It’s Hard to Get Plus Sizes in Menswear

July 27, 2017

Why It’s Hard To Get Plus Sizes In Menswear

A couple of years ago, I interviewed Ulrich Simpson, the owner and designer behind UBI-IND Denim. Like dozens of companies, they…

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Why Do All Lifestyle Brands Look the Same?

July 27, 2017

Why Do All Lifestyle Brands Look The Same?

I get a million press releases a day, half of which go something like this: some upstart is selling luxury…

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Freakonomics on Shoes

July 25, 2017

Freakonomics On Shoes

Freakonomics has a nice podcast episode today on shoes – everything from the social and economic history of footwear to…

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