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Why Don’t People Want to Wear J. Crew Anymore?

May 4, 2017

Why Don’t People Want To Wear J. Crew Anymore?

It’s no secret that at Put This On, we like J. Crew. Broadly available and not a huge reach, price-wise,…

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Confessions of a Watch Geek

March 15, 2017

Confessions Of A Watch Geek

If you’re interested in clothes, it’s only a hop, skip, and a jump away from being interested in watches. I…

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The Suit That Couldn’t Be Copied

July 11, 2016

The Suit That Couldn’t Be Copied

Novelist and creative writing professor Akhil Sharma has a nice piece in The New Yorker this week about Gieves & Hawkes…

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David Sedaris Goes Clothes Shopping in Tokyo

March 21, 2016

David Sedaris Goes Clothes Shopping In Tokyo

Who knew David Sedaris is so fashion savvy? His latest piece in the The New Yorker is about a recent…

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Can I Wear This Tshirt to the Office?

March 18, 2016

Can I Wear This Tshirt To The Office?

The New Yorker offers a handy flowchart. I see you, Dave Matthews Band tshirt.

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The New Yorker on the Cause and Effect of #menswear

November 13, 2015

The New Yorker On The Cause And Effect Of #menswear

For the New Yorker, Joshua Rothman writes an extensive analysis of the evolution of attitudes toward men’s clothing in the…

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The secret of life in the big city is wear a suit

April 1, 2015

The Secret Of Life In The Big City Is Wear A Suit

The secret of life in the big city is wear a suit, because you can take a shit anywhere. Folks…

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George Frazier and Sprezzatura

March 4, 2015

George Frazier And Sprezzatura

Roger Angell has a nice piece at The New Yorker this week on the noted jazz critic and menswear write George Frazier….

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The New Yorker: Trend Piece

September 20, 2014

The New Yorker: Trend Piece

The New Yorker: Trend Piece “Last season, this thing was not a thing,” says trend spotter, a freelance expert. “But…

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If you grew up with suburban mooks universally wearing Abercrombie & Fitch, and headed to a high school today, you might be in for a surprise

August 29, 2014

If You Grew Up With Suburban Mooks Universally Wearing Abercrombie & Fitch, And Headed To A High School Today, You Might Be In For A Surprise

If you grew up with suburban mooks universally wearing Abercrombie & Fitch, and headed to a high school today, you…

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From the New Yorker

August 2, 2014

From The New Yorker

From the New Yorker: It now appears… that jeans savaged by wild animals are a trend in designer sportswear. A…

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The End of Brands?

February 18, 2014

The End Of Brands?

From Richard Press’ Twitter (yes, of J. Press fame), I found this article by James Surowiecki on the decline of…

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My Father’s Closet

February 12, 2014

My Father’s Closet

From a March 16th, 1998 article of The New Yorker, John Seabrook pens this amazing piece titled “My Father’s Closet.” It’s partly about his…

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<em>The New Yorker</em>’s Photo Booth blog

December 24, 2013

The New Yorker’s Photo Booth Blog

From The New Yorker’s Photo Booth blog: March 16, 1960. This suit built by the Republic Aviation Corporation solved the…

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EFFECTIVE suit style

October 21, 2013

EFFECTIVE Suit Style

EFFECTIVE suit style via The New Yorker’s Currency blog, which recently highlighted ads targeting the high earners of the 1920s….

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