Simple style advice for the modern man.
If you’re anything like me, you have a crystal-clear memory of Patrick Bateman’s morning routine from the 2000 film American Psycho. On top of giving us some unforgettable discourse on business cards, Oliver Peoples glasses, and Huey Lewis & the News, it put the idea into a generation of young men’s minds that skincare was actually kind of…badass. […]
In May of 2012 I attended the ten-year anniversary party for Styleforum.net. I was new to San Francisco (and to Styleforum, for that matter) and was looking to meet some people with a similar interest in men’s clothing. Things were pretty different back then – instagram wasn’t really a thing yet, nobody had heard the words “cut out the middleman” before, and I only owned one pair of dress shoes. […]
I haven’t really been in the mood to write lately, as talking about the nuances of expensive clothing just felt a bit tone deaf. But while I figure out how to write about menswear in this post-apocalyptic world, I thought I would share some of my favorite books that I have turned to over the years to build good skills and habits. […]
Boots are one of those few pieces of menswear that we can all appreciate – whether ivy prep or goth ninja, everyone can get behind a good pair of boots. And truly, there seems to be a boot for every occasion. Chelsea boots for sleek contemporary clothing, service boots for workwear, balmoral boots for the […]
About one year ago I tried a little experiment – I started wearing cuff bracelets instead of a watch. I had always been interested in men’s jewelry, but only from a distance. Perhaps it’s because there are very few “rules” to follow, and also lots of societal connotations to be aware of – it felt risky and complicated, so I didn’t do it. […]
If you ask a menswear guy what the coolest part of his wardrobe is, the answer will usually be one of two things – shoes or outerwear. And it’s not surprising, really; these are the two places where you can really define your style with strong pieces, and where investing in something nice will offer great returns. […]
We’ve all been there – riding high on the purchase of a new pair of pants, only to realize that we have to spend more money and continue to wait before we can wear them. While it’s true that a good tailor is an essential resource for having well-fitting tailored clothing, there are some things that are simple to you yourself. […]
About one year ago, I decided to start taking some coursework in patternmaking and apparel construction. I was working on launching my brand and was hiring patternmakers and product development consultants to help get my ideas ready for production. Overall, I found this process very frustrating – hiring these people was expensive, the work was […]
If you keep an eye on sales, you likely noticed the unprecedented ‘30% off everything’ sale at Unionmade last week. This dramatic price drop raised some eyebrows, and was followed up by an unfathomable ‘50% off everything, no exclusions’ sale that began last night. This latest price drop is probably more symbolic than anything else, as inventory is so thin and picked through that there isn’t much to find anyway […]
I’ve been thinking about printed shirts a lot lately. And I know I’m not the only one – it’s that time of year where every publication is praising the merits of a “fun” printed shirt, and now I’m one of them. It’s taken me a while to come around on this style since I tend to dress fairly conservatively, but even I can admit to the utility of having a casual, whimsical shirt that adds a bit to the enjoyment of dressing seasonally. […]
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