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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…