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The Pilgrims: The Original Sadd Boys

November 20, 2018

The Pilgrims: The Original Sadd Boys

When I was in college, I bought a pair of chunky square toe shoes  (that were probably Prada knockoffs although…

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Reconsidering Black Shoes

February 15, 2017

Reconsidering Black Shoes

Black shoes have gotten a bum rap over the years. As Pete once noted, switching to brown footwear has become…

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Real People: Reconsidering Black Shoes

September 25, 2014

Real People: Reconsidering Black Shoes

Although black shoes have always been considered de rigueur for traditional men’s suiting, they haven’t always been well loved. It…

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Scientists Develop a Darker Black

July 15, 2014

Scientists Develop A Darker Black

Really dark black is apparently the new black. From The Independent: A British company has produced a “strange, alien” material…

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Collectors’ Weekly: Straight Razors & Social Justice: The Empowering Evolution of Black Barbershops

June 2, 2014

Collectors’ Weekly: Straight Razors & Social Justice: The Empowering Evolution Of Black Barbershops

Collectors’ Weekly: Straight Razors & Social Justice: The Empowering Evolution of Black Barbershops

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The Other Kind of Black Tie

March 13, 2014

The Other Kind Of Black Tie

For reasons good and bad, menswear enthusiasts seem to hate the color black. Black suits, for example, are said to…

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The Most Versatile Knit Tie

November 28, 2012

The Most Versatile Knit Tie

Jake over at Wax Wane already wrote about black silk knit ties this week, but I thought I’d give them another plug…

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Q and Answer: What Can I Wear With A Black Blazer?

June 6, 2012

Q And Answer: What Can I Wear With A Black Blazer?

Sam writes: So I recently made a cardinal sin and bought an item, rather than an outfit. I saw on…

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Q and Answer: What’s Wrong with a Black Suit?

September 28, 2010

Q And Answer: What’s Wrong With A Black Suit?

Aliotsy writes to ask: I was wondering: what’s wrong with black suits? There are times and places for black suits,…

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Q and Answer: What to Wear with Black Jeans?

November 14, 2009

Q And Answer: What To Wear With Black Jeans?

Eric writes: My problem seems almost too basic. I am having a problem finding a good pair of shoes for…

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