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J. Crew CEO Jim Brett Steps Down

November 17, 2018

J. Crew CEO Jim Brett Steps Down

J. Crew is losing more people than the Trump administration these days. Last year, under pressure from a mounting debt…

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Loafers Only: A Visit to Florida's Maus and Hoffman

November 15, 2018

Loafers Only: A Visit To Florida’s Maus And Hoffman

Sitting on the beach while on vacation in Naples, Florida, I mentioned to my wife that I hoped to visit…

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Fear and Clothing: Keeping Suede Shoes Clean This Winter

November 12, 2018

Fear And Clothing: Keeping Suede Shoes Clean This Winter

There’s this old story about George Hoby, a famous shoemaker in London who lived during the early 19th century. Supposedly,…

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Mohair Does It To Me Every Time: More Seinfeld Items, Illustrated

November 12, 2018

Mohair Does It To Me Every Time: More Seinfeld Items, Illustrated

George Costanza pretty well crystallized men’s approach to dressing in a post-formal world when he said “I happen to dress…

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What You Can Really Afford: Five Fall/ Winter Picks

November 5, 2018

What You Can Really Afford: Five Fall/ Winter Picks

Building a good wardrobe on a reasonable budget has always taken a bit of thrifty know-how and some deal hunting,…

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More Tips on Wearing  Overcoats Casually

November 1, 2018

More Tips On Wearing Overcoats Casually

When I was putting together Monday’s post on overcoats/long coats worn casually, I planned to include a photo of Dan…

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Can Ralph Lauren Bring Back Prep?

October 31, 2018

Can Ralph Lauren Bring Back Prep?

Eighty years ago, it was possible for a man to buy the right wardrobe and be assured that he’d remain…

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Russian Lit and the Casual Overcoat

October 29, 2018

Russian Lit And The Casual Overcoat

Russian author Nikolai Gogol understood the plight of the starving jawnz enthusiast. In 1842, he published “The Overcoat,” a short…

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Halloween Costumes You Can Put Together From Your Closet

October 25, 2018

Halloween Costumes You Can Put Together From Your Closet

Halloween is fast approaching, and while there are those who think the whole costume thing is for kids, chances are…

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Articles of Interest, the Smartest Podcast on Fashion

October 24, 2018

Articles Of Interest, The Smartest Podcast On Fashion

The bread-and-butter of any online fashion media nowadays is talking about how to dress for the office, the weekend, and…

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Let It Ruck: Revisiting Rugby Shirts

October 18, 2018

Let It Ruck: Revisiting Rugby Shirts

When it comes to sports’ influence on what we wear, often a sport moves on but the broader sportswear stays…

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