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Harrington Jackets for Spring

April 24, 2013

Harrington Jackets For Spring

As I’m traveling across the West, I’ve left one jacket unpacked for my trip: a Baracuta G9 in cream. I…

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The Beaten Barbour

April 23, 2013

The Beaten Barbour

The jacket I wore most frequently this past fall and winter was my Barbour. I rewaxed it myself (a messy…

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The Transitional Shirt Jacket

April 4, 2013

The Transitional Shirt Jacket

The weather’s still pretty chilly where I live, but in a month’s time, it’ll hit those cool temperatures that’ll remind…

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London Fog: The Thrifty Trench (and Mac) Coat

March 28, 2013

London Fog: The Thrifty Trench (and Mac) Coat

Since spring technically started a week ago, that means it’s time to transition away from heavy wool overcoats toward coats…

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Green Jackets

November 15, 2012

Green Jackets

I think winter has arrived in some parts of the country, but here in Northern California, it still feels like…

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Toad from To The Manor Born wants you to thrift him a polo coat

September 10, 2012

Toad From To The Manor Born Wants You To Thrift Him A Polo Coat

Toad from To The Manor Born wants you to thrift him a polo coat.

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Three Post-Christmas Sales

December 26, 2011

Three Post-Christmas Sales

Brooks Brothers’ after-Christmas sale has started, and if you shop today, you get an additional 20% off. That puts the jacket you…

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Q and Answer: What Size Overcoat Should I Wear?

December 20, 2011

Q And Answer: What Size Overcoat Should I Wear?

William asks: If I wear a 38 regular blazer, what size overcoat should I be looking for? You should look…

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Brooks Brothers Friends and Family Sale

September 19, 2011

Brooks Brothers Friends And Family Sale

Brooks Brothers’ Friends and Family Sale begins this Thursday. Nearly everything in their stores will be discounted by 25%. It’s…

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Q and Answer: How To Get the Stink Out of a Barbour Jacket

August 4, 2011

Q And Answer: How To Get The Stink Out Of A Barbour Jacket

Warren asks: I bought a Barbour jacket on ebay a while back, and unfortunately it’s got a musty smell.  I’ve…

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It’s On eBay: J. Press Peacoat

March 19, 2011

It’s On EBay: J. Press Peacoat

I’ve long been an advocate for actual vintage naval peacoats, rather than designer knock-offs, but this is a beautiful jacket….

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It’s On eBay: Gieves & Hawkes Greatcoat

February 12, 2011

It’s On EBay: Gieves & Hawkes Greatcoat

Speaking of RJMan, here’s a Gieves & Hawkes coat he found on the Bay, dated 1953. The seller only ships…

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It’s On eBay - Hermes Overcoat (58 Euro)

December 23, 2010

It’s On EBay – Hermes Overcoat (58 Euro)

This is serious. Vicuña overcoat, made from the extra-fine hair of the extra-rare vicuña. The ultimate luxury garment, right? Wrong….

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It’s time for Michael Alden to do a Jake Davis Test Shot. Amirite?

December 20, 2010

It’s Time For Michael Alden To Do A Jake Davis Test Shot. Amirite?

thisfits: A bespoke Polo in London It’s time for Michael Alden to do a Jake Davis Test Shot. Amirite? Speaking…

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It’s On eBay - Vintage Great Coat (40L)

December 19, 2010

It’s On EBay – Vintage Great Coat (40L)

Starts at 99p ($1.54), ends Tuesday

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