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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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…