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Word of the Day: Buksekrise

February 18, 2014

Word Of The Day: Buksekrise

Remember the Norwegian men’s Olympic curling team? The guys who prefer go-to-hell pants? They encountered a Buksekrise (trouser crisis) after…

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Uni-Watch has more information than anyone should ever have

February 16, 2014

Uni-Watch Has More Information Than Anyone Should Ever Have

Uni-Watch has more information than anyone should ever have ever about the curling outfits at this year’s Olympic games. They’re…

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The controversy about the brand’s made-in-China 2012 Olympic uniforms

January 23, 2014

The Controversy About The Brand’s Made-in-China 2012 Olympic Uniforms

Maybe overreacting to the controversy about the brand’s made-in-China 2012 Olympic uniforms, Ralph Lauren and co. went all YOU-ESS-AY YOU-ESS-AY…

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The Norweigan curling team will be wearing crazy outfits again this year

January 21, 2014

The Norweigan Curling Team Will Be Wearing Crazy Outfits Again This Year

The Norweigan curling team will be wearing crazy outfits again this year. Which is cute, I guess. What’s not cute?…

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Jim Harbaugh’s $8 Pleated Khakis

January 15, 2014

Jim Harbaugh’s $8 Pleated Khakis

I’m from San Francisco, and I’ve really enjoyed following the 49ers remarkable run this year. Unlike most teams, you can…

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The amazing sports uniform blog Uni Watch

November 17, 2013

The Amazing Sports Uniform Blog Uni Watch

The amazing sports uniform blog Uni Watch has a great set of scans from a 1965 varsity jacket catalog. (In…

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Chief Wahoo, Indians and Rooting For Outfits

October 31, 2013

Chief Wahoo, Indians And Rooting For Outfits

Remember the old Seinfeld bit? When you pick a favorite sports team, the players change, the ownership changes… ultimately you’re…

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Jordan Peele of Key & Peele

September 29, 2012

Jordan Peele Of Key & Peele

Jordan Peele of Key & Peele nails NBA style in the brilliant, hilarious “You Can Fly!” sketch.

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The style of basketball legend Rick Barry

May 31, 2012

The Style Of Basketball Legend Rick Barry

I got a kick out of this San Francisco Chronicle retrospective on the style of basketball legend Rick Barry, from…

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Mojito Tuesdaze with 2-for-1 drink specials all month long!

April 9, 2012

Mojito Tuesdaze With 2-for-1 Drink Specials All Month Long!

Apparently the Miami Marlins are now a rec-league softball team sponsored by a Caribbean-themed chain restaurant. On the plus side,…

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The Silent Season of a Hero: Annotated

October 18, 2011

The Silent Season Of A Hero: Annotated

The Silent Season of a Hero: Annotated Our friend Gay Talese wrote this piece, a profile of the late Joe…

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Badminton player, photographed Gjon Mili for Life Magazine in 1939

August 2, 2011

Badminton Player, Photographed Gjon Mili For Life Magazine In 1939

Badminton player, photographed Gjon Mili for Life Magazine in 1939. Demonstrating the power of flannel trousers. via Hollister Hovey

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Craig Sager’s Suit FLASHBACK

October 14, 2010

Craig Sager’s Suit FLASHBACK

craigsagerssuits: Photo credit: VisitPhoenix/Flickr (You might recognize this jacket…) WOW.  Thanks, Thomas.  Don Cherry has a little competition in the…

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The success of the high-end 'distressed’ denim phenomenon

February 24, 2010

The Success Of The High-end ‘distressed’ Denim Phenomenon

For years the hollow claims of every marketing guru who insists that consumers ‘demand authenticity’ has been neatly debunked by…

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