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July 3, 2014
Real People: Madras And Brown Grenadine
It can be quite difficult to wear madras, the bold Indian cotton, without looking like a clown. I love The…
May 27, 2013
Madras Shirting
Readers interested in getting madras shirts for the summer may want to know that Atlantis Fabrics has a ton of new…
May 23, 2013
Vintage Madras Archive
Emma McGinn has some beautiful photographs from her visit to the Handicraft and Handloom Export Corporation’s fabric library in India….
May 7, 2013
For $50 You Can Buy …
I love madras shirts, and every spring and summer, J Crew offers the most affordable madras-inspired shirts around. They’re not…
April 12, 2013
Bill Murray And Madras Trousers
One of my favorite films of 2012 was “Moonrise Kingdom”, which I found to be fun to watch as all Wes…
September 4, 2012
Now That’s What I Call A Madras Suit
Colonel Alexander Gardner, 1864 From Wikipedia: Gardner was involved in numerous gun fights and sword fights during his career. He…
July 2, 2012
Cool-Wearing Shirt Fabrics For Summer
Warmer temperatures call for open weave shirtings – those lightweight, airy fabrics that allow your skin to breathe and body…
July 2, 2012
It’s On Sale: Howard Yount Made In The USA
The good folks over at Howard Yount are offering significant discounts on all of their American-made products in honor of…
June 25, 2012
Casual Summer Weekends
This is a great photo of maomao. Here he’s wearing a madras shirt, pair of sunglasses, and a beat up…
June 23, 2012
A Selection Of Some Very, Very Bright Madras Plaids From France
A selection of some very, very bright madras plaids from France. Obviously only to be worn in the summer, and…
June 20, 2012
Madras Shirts For Summer
I love madras – the colorful, airy fabric named after the Indian city from which it originally came. The stuff…
February 9, 2011
Q And Answer: What’s The Difference Between Plaid, Tartan And Madras?
Michael asks: I have looked for an explanation of the difference (or relationship) between plaid, madras, and tartan. The results…
