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July 16, 2014
Real People: The Peak-Lapel, Single-Breasted Suit
Having peak lapels on a single-breasted jacket can be tricky. Without the longer lapel line of a double-breasted coat, a…
July 3, 2014
Real People: Madras And Brown Grenadine
It can be quite difficult to wear madras, the bold Indian cotton, without looking like a clown. I love The…
November 26, 2012
We Got It For Free: The Tie Bar’s Grenafaux
The Tie Bar recently released a line of solid-colored, textures silk neckties that vaguely resemble grenadines. These aren’t true grenadines;…
November 3, 2012
Broke And Bespoke
I just want to take a second to highlight Broke and Bespoke, a great tumblr, featuring a lot of “What…
August 17, 2012
A Few Signs Of High-quality Clothing That Are As Useful For The New-clothes Shopper As They Are For The Thrifter
The Thrifty Gent has been running an interesting series of thrifting tips, and his latest is really great – it’s…
March 31, 2011
Elephants Are A Big Value Add In A “what I’m Wearing” Photo
You gotta admit – elephants are a big value add in a “what I’m wearing” photo. (photo from The Thrift…