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Is the Idea of Wearing a Personal Uniform Dead?

February 8, 2018

Is The Idea Of Wearing A Personal Uniform Dead?

President Obama, whose reputation for style only seems to improve now that he’s out of the public eye, famously told an…

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I love uniforms

March 21, 2017

I Love Uniforms

I love uniforms. Because you can’t get it. You have to earn it. Mordechai Rubinstein (not Mort)–who chronicles NY street…

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The Blazer Experiment: The Roots of Police Uniforms and How One California Town Took a Chance on Ties and Jackets

June 15, 2016

The Blazer Experiment: The Roots Of Police Uniforms And How One California Town Took A Chance On Ties And Jackets

For 99% Invisible, Delaney Hall explores police reform efforts in late 60s Menlo Park, California, where an independent-minded police chief…

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I Buy the Same Clothes Again and Again and That’s Fine

April 21, 2016

I Buy The Same Clothes Again And Again And That’s Fine

Last week a received a vintage M43 jacket in the mail, washed it, wore it the next few days, then…

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Has the Uni-verse Become Part of the Fashion World? | Uni Watch

December 4, 2015

Has The Uni-verse Become Part Of The Fashion World? | Uni Watch

Has the Uni-verse Become Part of the Fashion World? | Uni Watch Paul Lukas over at Uni Watch has some…

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His Favorite Color Is Black Flag

April 27, 2015

His Favorite Color Is Black Flag

Some people argue that Black Flag peaked before they ever released a full length album, that the raw energy of…

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The Modern Woodsmen of America baseball team, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, circa 1900

December 15, 2014

The Modern Woodsmen Of America Baseball Team, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Circa 1900

I have no commentary, other than to offer that this is the greatest photograph in history. Via Uniwatch.

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Dress As I Say, Not As I Do

December 12, 2014

Dress As I Say, Not As I Do

A while back I highlighted the mild and tasteful personal style of the people who in turn design some of…

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Sasha Frere-Jones, Worn Stories

August 25, 2014

Sasha Frere-Jones, Worn Stories

…some kids have a hard time in high school… and they need clothes to act as a force field around…

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The Man Who Believed in Simplicity

March 26, 2014

The Man Who Believed In Simplicity

Although I own more clothes than I need, and think there are a number of advantages to having a big…

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fascinating ESPN short about Marquette University’s basketball unconventional basketball uniforms

March 12, 2014

Fascinating ESPN Short About Marquette University’s Basketball Unconventional Basketball Uniforms

Community star Danny Pudi directed this fascinating ESPN short about Marquette University’s basketball unconventional basketball uniforms. It’s called “Untucked,” in…

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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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NBA players are bitching about having sleeved jerseys

February 7, 2014

NBA Players Are Bitching About Having Sleeved Jerseys

Apparently NBA players are bitching about having sleeved jerseys, but the NBA is keeping them because they sell extremely well….

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Australian Convict Uniforms

January 9, 2014

Australian Convict Uniforms

Here’s a curious thing. Above is what the Australian government used to make their convicts wear. The broad arrow you…

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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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