18 East Heads West

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If you’ve been paying much attention to the #menswear world in the past month, you’re probably aware that the much anticipated brand 18 East recently launched. This menswear line is the brainchild of Antonio Ciongoli, who left Eidos last year after re-launching the brand several years ago. Like many others, I was a big fan of his work at Eidos and have been excited to learn more about his new project. And fortunately for us Californians, we’ll have an opportunity to see everything in person next week.

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The MUJI Suitcase got an Upgrade

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After writing the post on my new MUJI “hanging case” dopp kit I was informed that the much-loved MUJI carryon had recently gotten a few upgrades. Given the tight competition in this market (and Away’s rise to the position of “instragrammer’s choice”) I thought it would be worthwhile to visit their San Francisco store and learn more about the changes. Here’s what’s new: […]

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FSTB Turns Six

fstb turns six

On my way back from Hawaii earlier this week I realized that my blog-iversary was over the weekend – this site is officially six years old. That’s definitely much longer than I ever expected it to last, so I figured I’d take a moment and reflect on that and look towards what’s next. […]

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GIVEAWAY: Two $100 East Dane Gift Cards

Many of you are probably familiar with East Dane, the men’s apparel equivalent to Shopbop and direct relative of Amazon that launched in 2013. Their list of brands tend to cover a large spectrum, from fashion houses to niche manufacturers, so there’s almost always something for everyone. They also offer free shipping and returns, along […]

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It’s On Sale: My Closet Clearance

Good news for all of you that just got tax refunds – I’m clearing out quite a bit of stuff from my closet that wasn’t getting the attention it deserves. There’s quite a broad range of styles and sizes – workwear and eveningwear, dress shoes and loafers. Many items are priced low to move quickly, so act fast if you’re interested. […]

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It’s On Sale: My Stuff

Update: prices have been dropped. I’m doing a bit of closet cleaning, so if you’re a similar size to me you may be in luck! Current shop items include two awesome Suitsupply sportcoats, as well as shoes from Alden and Epaulet. There may be more to come, so if you know we’re similar sizes and […]

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