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Country Mouse & City Mouse

February 22, 2012

Country Mouse & City Mouse

Country Mouse & City Mouse Almost all of menswear’s tradition is based in England, and particularly the England of the…

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Strategic Frugality

February 6, 2012

Strategic Frugality

If you’re just starting to build a better wardrobe, funds can be limited, so it’s good to know where you…

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Quarter for your Thoughts

February 2, 2012

Quarter For Your Thoughts

One of the most important areas to pay attention to when examining the fit of a suit or sport coat…

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Avoiding Buyer’s Regret

February 1, 2012

Avoiding Buyer’s Regret

When you’re shopping for clothes, there are probably a dozen or more variables to consider before you make a purchase….

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Understanding a Suit’s Silhouette

December 14, 2011

Understanding A Suit’s Silhouette

It’s common to hear people describe a suit’s silhouette in terms of its nationality. Suits are described as being American,…

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We Got It For Free: SuitSupply Suit

December 12, 2011

We Got It For Free: SuitSupply Suit

In my short time writing about men’s clothing, I’ve been asked no less than a dozen times by readers to…

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David Saxby & Old Hat

November 22, 2011

David Saxby & Old Hat

On my recent trip to the UK, I had the good fortune to spend a couple of days in London,…

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Vanda Fine Clothing

November 17, 2011

Vanda Fine Clothing

Diana Chan and Gerald Shen have been selling well-made, handrolled pocket squares to discerning customers at StyleForum for the last…

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The Bureau, Belfast

November 8, 2011

The Bureau, Belfast

I’m visiting the UK and Ireland for a couple of weeks, and I’m currently in Belfast, where later this week…

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Men’s Clothes: How to Store Them

October 25, 2011

Men’s Clothes: How To Store Them

Men often email me to ask how to store their clothes, so I thought I’d offer a few simple best…

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What Should Suit Alterations Cost?

October 24, 2011

What Should Suit Alterations Cost?

People often ask me what a reasonable price is for basic menswear alterations. This varies, of course, depending on the…

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Q and Answer: What Makes a Quality Men’s Hat?

October 13, 2011

Q And Answer: What Makes A Quality Men’s Hat?

Ian writes: Your posts have repeatedly stressed the importance of quality hats, and explained that it’s very hard to find…

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Q and Answer: Ten In-Between Shoes

October 7, 2011

Q And Answer: Ten In-Between Shoes

Matt asks: I need a new pair of shoes!  What I have right now is either too casual (a sneaker)…

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Shrine Haberdashers Chicago

October 4, 2011

Shrine Haberdashers Chicago

suitsandboots: Yesterday, Die Workwear via Twitter (thanks jhilla) mentioned Shrine Haberdashers Chicago as a place to check out. I have…

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Herr Judit

October 4, 2011

Herr Judit

Herr Judit, a second-hand store in Sweden, has a pretty great online shop. In it, they have Amanda Christensen pocket…

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