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March 2, 2014
Things You Should Never Say To Your Tailor
IvoryTowerStyle lists twenty things you should never say to your bespoke tailor. A selection: It’s ok, I’m going to lose…
July 25, 2013
Songs Of Tailors
I mentioned yesterday how I’m working my way through Thomas Girtin’s Nothing but the Best, a book about the history…
June 25, 2013
Q & Answer: When Shouldn’t You Go Bespoke?
Philip asks: I’m considering how I should spend $400 to buy a suit. I can either purchase one from a…
June 12, 2013
Eddie Cantor In His Famous Vaudeville Sketch “Moe The Tailor,”
Comedian and actor Eddie Cantor in his famous vaudeville sketch “Moe the Tailor,” as seen on Broadway in the Ziegfeld Follies.
December 29, 2012
The Only Man Who Behaved Sensibly Was My Tailor
The only man who behaved sensibly was my tailor; he took my measurement anew every time he saw me, while…
September 6, 2012
Q And Answer: Should I Get A Suit In Hong Kong? Bangkok?
Jake writes: My wife and I are looking to take a trip to Asia in the new few months and…
July 15, 2012
Savile Row’s New Tradition
Excerpted from S2E3 of Put This On: “(New) Traditions” We learn the history of London’s Savile Row, and talk about…
June 12, 2012
Un-Lining A Jacket
A week or so ago, I picked up this jacket at a thrift store. It didn’t need too much adjustment…
June 4, 2012
Boys Becoming Men, Men Becoming Wolves, Pants Becoming Shorts
If you’re having a hard time finding just the right shorts for this summer’s hottest days, remember: shorts are generally…
April 11, 2012
Put This On Season Two, Episode 2: Eclecticism
Put This On, a web series about dressing like a grownup, visits New York City, where eclectic style is a…
April 11, 2012
Put This On Season 2, Episode 2: How It’s Made: Jacket
Put This On visits tailor Leonard Logsdail in New York City to see what’s inside a men’s suit jacket, and…
December 12, 2011
A Word Of Warning About Online Made-to-Measure
I get a lot of questions about online made-to-measure services. There’s been a proliferation of these outfits in the past…
October 24, 2011
What Should Suit Alterations Cost?
People often ask me what a reasonable price is for basic menswear alterations. This varies, of course, depending on the…
August 16, 2011
Lapel Rolls
A beautiful lapel roll is a sight to behold, one of the touchstones of a high-quality jacket. Unfortunately, some dry…