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A Guide to Summer Shirts

July 17, 2017

A Guide To Summer Shirts

There’s an old saying about how there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes. I would amend that…

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Why Do Men Want So Badly to Wear Shorts to Work?

June 29, 2017

Why Do Men Want So Badly To Wear Shorts To Work?

Every summer we have the same debates: should men wear shorts? At all? If so, why can’t they wear them…

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What to Wear When It’s Too Hot For Anything

June 21, 2017

What To Wear When It’s Too Hot For Anything

There are a lot of guides this time of year on how to dress for summer. Some are good; some…

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Real People: How to Look Great in a Casual Suit

June 19, 2017

Real People: How To Look Great In A Casual Suit

Unless you work in certain industries – say, law, finance, or government – wearing a suit these days takes a…

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Eight Practical Tips for Wearing Tailored Clothes When it’s Burning Hot

June 12, 2017

Eight Practical Tips For Wearing Tailored Clothes When It’s Burning Hot

Dressing for fall and winter comes easy. There’s a whole range of tightly woven and napped materials for suits, such…

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New Pocket Squares for Spring and Summer

May 15, 2017

New Pocket Squares For Spring And Summer

We’ve been dutifully making a ton of new pocket squares with all sorts of unique and beautiful vintage cottons, rayons,…

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Brighten Up

April 16, 2017

Brighten Up

Smell that? Spring is in the air. As the sunshine peeks from behind clouds and you enjoy a nice picnic…

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Thinking About Sheen

August 8, 2016

Thinking About Sheen

One of the downsides of shopping online is that you can’t easily tell if something has any sheen. Unlike when…

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Breathability > Material

August 4, 2016

Breathability > Material

There are a lot of things to look for in a perfect summer jacket – the weight of the material;…

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Nine Great Fragrances for Summer

July 28, 2016

Nine Great Fragrances For Summer

It’s been said that scents bring out memories, which is maybe why some men shy away from wearing fragrances. Everyone…

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Mister Mort’s Favorite Summer Item

July 9, 2016

Mister Mort’s Favorite Summer Item

Street style photographer Mister Mort recently talked to The New York Times about his favorite thing this summer: LL Bean’s…

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I Bought a Hawaiian Shirt

June 27, 2016

I Bought A Hawaiian Shirt

Despite their rich cultural history and associations with surfing, most of us think of Hawaiian shirts (known as Aloha shirts…

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The Liberating Feel of Terry Cloth Insoles

June 15, 2016

The Liberating Feel Of Terry Cloth Insoles

Every other summer or so, I pick up a couple of packs of terry cloth insoles. Usually from Aldo, who…

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The History and Craft of Huaraches

April 18, 2016

The History And Craft Of Huaraches

Ever since Jesse wrote about huaraches three years ago, I’ve been wanting a pair for summer. The Mexican woven sandal…

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Spring Inspiration From Yasuto Kamoshita

March 10, 2016

Spring Inspiration From Yasuto Kamoshita

Dressing for fall is relatively easy. Just get some flannel trousers and chinos, and then pile on your knitwear, tweed…

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