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Kodachrome OCBD: William Eggleston

February 16, 2016

Kodachrome OCBD: William Eggleston

The Impossible Cool recently posted this really really cool photo of really really cool photographer William Eggleston, who is broadly…

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The Shy Pleat

February 15, 2016

The Shy Pleat

Pete had a good post last week about high-waisted, pleated trousers. I’ve been wearing them for a few years, and…

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The Rise also Rises: New Options for Full Rise, Pleated Trousers

February 10, 2016

The Rise Also Rises: New Options For Full Rise, Pleated Trousers

“Woah, that’s a long zipper.” That was my first thought upon trying out Epaulet’s new “Taylor” trousers (pictured above). They’re a…

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Reading the Tea Leaves of Mainstream Menswear

February 19, 2015

Reading The Tea Leaves Of Mainstream Menswear

You can be forgiven for not paying a lot of attention to the runway shows and brand presentations that feed…

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High Waist & Pleats

August 19, 2014

High Waist & Pleats

Here’s another great example of how higher waisted trousers can give you nice proportions between your torso and legs, and…

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Rise High, Full Pleats, Can’t Lose

June 20, 2014

Rise High, Full Pleats, Can’t Lose

The advice that you should always avoid high-rise, pleated trousers – or that only heavier set men should wear pleats…

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The WSJ on Pleats

October 17, 2012

The WSJ On Pleats

The Wall Street Journal published a piece last week about the possibility of pleats coming back in fashion. Author Ray…

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Glenn O'Brien on the aesthetic and practical considerations of pleats.

March 9, 2011

Glenn O’Brien On The Aesthetic And Practical Considerations Of Pleats.

Glenn O’Brien on the aesthetic and practical considerations of pleats.

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Q and Answer: Should My Pants Have Pleats?

October 6, 2010

Q And Answer: Should My Pants Have Pleats?

David writes: What’s the story on pleated pants? I keep thinking they are outmoded, but is that so? I’ve got…

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Cab Calloway performing “The Jumpin’ Jive”

August 17, 2010

Cab Calloway Performing “The Jumpin’ Jive”

A couple people have sent me this amazing video of Cab Calloway performing “The Jumpin’ Jive” in the film Stormy…

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Q and Answer: Can Pleats Be Removed From Pants?

April 26, 2010

Q And Answer: Can Pleats Be Removed From Pants?

James writes: I have two suits that I bought on sale a few years ago.  I still love the fabric…

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