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June 26, 2014
Levis’ 501 Documentary
A BBC documentary on one of the most popular, classic, and influential garments of all time: Levis’ 501 jeans. Well…
March 17, 2014
The Meaning Of Selvedge Then And Now
Following Jesse’s great post last week on selvedge denim, I thought I’d share some scans from an old 1997 issue…
March 13, 2014
What Is Selvedge Denim? Why Does A Selvedge Matter?
I grew up in a fabric-obsessed house. My mom dedicated a whole bedroom to an enormous pedal loom, and when…
March 2, 2014
Edward Spencer On Trousers
I should say that he ought to have one pair for Sunday, another pair for Monday, and so on till…
February 13, 2014
We Got It For Free: 3sixteen’s Double Black Jeans
I wear “tailored” clothes about half the week (i.e. sport coats, dress shirts, wool trousers, and the like), but for…
January 22, 2014
Real People: Sport Coats With Jeans
My friend David in New York City is one of the best dressed guys I know. He’s a fine and rare…
October 21, 2013
Actor Jason Mantzoukas
Actor Jason Mantzoukas is one of the funniest guys I know, and he’s also a big Put This On supporter…
October 16, 2013
The Beauty Of A Naturally Aged Leather Belt
I’ve been wanting an undyed leather to be to wear with jeans for a while now. Something thick, heavy, and…
August 29, 2013
Levis’ 1947 501s
Most high-end jeans on the market today are some version of a semi-low rise, slim-fit cut. I actually like that…
August 23, 2013
That’s Why I Decided To Wear White Socks, Loafers, T-shirts, And Blue Jeans
“In the 1930s there was this tendency in Hollywood to portray everyone as rich. Even if they were doing a…
August 21, 2013
Q And Answer: Which Sport Coats Can Be Worn With Jeans?
Kenny writes to us to ask: I wear jeans almost every day, but would like to get a sport coat…
August 19, 2013
Packing For A One-Week Trip To The UK
I’m headed to the UK later today to do a few comedy shows. Folks are always emailing for examples on…
August 15, 2013
Pointer Brand
I was interested to read about Pointer Brand in today’s New York Times. The brand is owned and made by…
August 5, 2013
Repairing Jeans
As many readers know, the point of buying jeans made from high-quality denim is to get something that will age…
June 27, 2013
Real People: A Light Palette For Summer Denim
In the summer swelter of the mid-Atlantic, I try to hang in there with jeans but eventually succumb and put…