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Q and Answer: Of Breasts and Lapel Holes

April 21, 2011

Q And Answer: Of Breasts And Lapel Holes

DT asks: Why do peak lapels sometimes have a hole stitched into both lapels? Why is this never (rarely?) seen…

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Today.

April 20, 2011

Today.

Today, Ray Romano told me that because I am balding and dress like an old man, I will age well….

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Q and Answer: What Color Should My Briefcase Be?

April 20, 2011

Q And Answer: What Color Should My Briefcase Be?

Charlie asks: I’m getting close to the end of my grad school years and am looking to hang up my…

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It’s On eBay: New & Lingwood Wallet

April 20, 2011

It’s On EBay: New & Lingwood Wallet

If you put in a little effort, you can get something wonderful for the price of something passable. Buy It…

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My brother-in-law Daniel

April 20, 2011

My Brother-in-law Daniel

Over the holiday, my wife and I fretted over what to buy for my brother-in-law Daniel, who’s 18 and a…

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Francesco Maglia

April 20, 2011

Francesco Maglia

About two months ago, I wrote about Francesco Maglia, a bespoke umbrella maker based out of Milan. After my post, a…

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It’s On eBay: Vintage McGregor Drizzler Jacket (Size 44)

April 20, 2011

It’s On EBay: Vintage McGregor Drizzler Jacket (Size 44)

The Drizzler is actually the model that James Dean wears in Rebel Without A Cause. It’s spring jacket time, and…

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Thanks

April 19, 2011

Thanks

Thanks to the dozens of folks who came to our Put This On meetup in Chicago. A wonderful collection of…

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Controversy is brewing in the UK over outfits

April 19, 2011

Controversy Is Brewing In The UK Over Outfits

Controversy is brewing in the UK over outfits. Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a press release, announcing that he…

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Russian leather

April 19, 2011

Russian Leather

In the 18th century, Russian leather was widely considered to be the finest in the world. It was known for…

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Here’s a trick for you

April 18, 2011

Here’s A Trick For You

As you know, one of worst things you can do to your shoes is shove your foot into them without…

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Oil paintings of Savile Row suits

April 17, 2011

Oil Paintings Of Savile Row Suits

Oscar Whicheloe, an artist based in London, has some very nice oil paintings of Savile Row suits, which you can…

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Garden State

April 16, 2011

Garden State

Jesse forwarded me some of the emails he’s been getting. The readers here are apparently some of the smartest and…

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This advice has been given to you for free

April 16, 2011

This Advice Has Been Given To You For Free

Power has a way of influencing menswear. For example, the reason why we don’t button the last button on our jackets…

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this thing regarding J Crew recently was pretty damn stupid

April 15, 2011

This Thing Regarding J Crew Recently Was Pretty Damn Stupid

I’m not one to mull over the 1001 things I’m going to tell my unborn son, nor am I one…

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