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A Look at LL Bean’s 100 Year Old Archived History

March 28, 2016

A Look At LL Bean’s 100 Year Old Archived History

It takes a lot more than just history to be a heritage brand. Abercrombie & Fitch, for example, is an…

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Interview with Illustrator Fei Wang, aka Mr. Slowboy

March 24, 2016

Interview With Illustrator Fei Wang, Aka Mr. Slowboy

For a long time it seemed like the only menswear illustration you saw was vintage Apparel Arts men and Free & Easy’s…

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Style & Fashion Drawings: Denim Shirts for Spring

March 23, 2016

Style & Fashion Drawings: Denim Shirts For Spring

The weather was great this past weekend in Kobe, so I took the opportunity to sit outside of the entrance…

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Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes with Everything

March 21, 2016

Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes With Everything

It’s no secret to anyone who’s been reading our blog for a while, but a solid-colored navy tie goes with…

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The Allure of a Painted Motorcycle Jacket

March 16, 2016

The Allure Of A Painted Motorcycle Jacket

Jesse recently asked our Twitter followers what they’d like to see on the blog and the consensus seemed to be:…

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The Ensembles of Miles Davis Epitomized Cool

March 13, 2016

The Ensembles Of Miles Davis Epitomized Cool

The New York Times has an nice piece today on how Miles Davis epitomized cool – not just through his…

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Style & Fashion Drawings: Last Days of Winter and Long Coats

March 9, 2016

Style & Fashion Drawings: Last Days Of Winter And Long Coats

I drew this week’s illustrations while sitting upstairs at Don Q – one of the oldest bakeries in Kobe. The…

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The Messy Style of Robert Lowell

March 7, 2016

The Messy Style Of Robert Lowell

I love these old photos of Robert Lowell – an American poet who broke ground in the 20th century. Born…

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Style & Fashion Drawings: Lots of Tapered Pants!

March 3, 2016

Style & Fashion Drawings: Lots Of Tapered Pants!

Okay I know I am late to the game, but I’ve been seeing pants everywhere that are big at the…

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Kooky weirdo eyeglasses (the best kind).

February 29, 2016

Kooky Weirdo Eyeglasses (the Best Kind).

“I collect kooky weirdo eyeglasses. My favorites are Cazals, a German brand Run-DMC used to wear.” -Ahmir Questlove Thompson on…

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What We Can Learn from Mr. Money Mustache

February 25, 2016

What We Can Learn From Mr. Money Mustache

At Put This On, we like saving money as much as, or probably more than, the next guy. Unless the…

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Style & Fashion Drawings: Dressing for the Rain

February 24, 2016

Style & Fashion Drawings: Dressing For The Rain

The rain in Kobe this past weekend didn’t stop people from coming out. On the contrary, the streets seemed busier…

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The Wonderful Split Toe

February 22, 2016

The Wonderful Split Toe

If I had to stick to one style of footwear for the rest of my life, it might have to…

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Style & Fashion Drawings: Inspiration LA, 2016

February 18, 2016

Style & Fashion Drawings: Inspiration LA, 2016

This weekend I attended “Inspiration LA,” a vintage and vintage-inspired-menswear tradeshow for (mostly) American and Japanese manufacturers, retailers, and uhhh…

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