Back in California

Featuring the California Tuxedo and Gus’ new wheels. Monterey, CA Blazer – Beckett & Robb x Loro Piana | Trousers – J. Crew ”Bowery” | Cotton-linen shirt – Proper Cloth | Loafers – Brooks Brothers (ebay) | Pocket Square – Put This On | Shades – Warby Parker | Socks – Pantherella

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August in New York

The struggle is real – featuring a cotton-linen shirt, an unlined and open weave wool blazer, and a not-too-skinny fit. SoHo, NYC.  Blazer – Beckett & Robb x Loro Piana | Trousers – J. Crew “ Bowery” | Cotton-linen shirt – Proper Cloth | Loafers – Brooks Brothers (ebay) | Pocket Square – Kent Wang | Shades – Warby Parker | Socks – Pantherella

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Old Money Prep

Featuring madras, penny loafers, white pants, and the updated navy blazer. Newport, RI Blazer – Beckett & Robb x Loro Piana | Chinos – J. Crew | Madras shirt – Proper Cloth | Loafers – Brooks Brothers (ebay) 

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A Trip East

One of the most challenging aspects of packing for me is dealing with tailored clothing – it takes up a lot of space, doesn’t respond that well to folding, and, as much as I love wearing it, can be a hassle during a trip. For that reason, I’m trying something new for this trip and […]

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The In-Between Wardrobe, Part I: The Shirt

The “In-Between Wardrobe” is a series of articles aimed at helping men find items that will play a versatile role in their closet. It is written with the idea that most men don’t wear extremely formal or casual clothing on a regular basis; they usually need items that are somewhere in the middle. See all […]

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Buying Guide: Knits for the Neck

I haven’t had the opportunity to wear ties that often lately, but when I do I usually find myself reaching for a knit. As I’ve said before, they do a wonderful job of increasing the formality of what you’re wearing but substantially less than a traditional tie would. I generally use a traditional tie when […]

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The California Tuxedo

What I Wore this Weekend – the California Tuxedo (not to be confused with an actual tuxedo) Blazer – Boglioli | Chinos – J. Crew | Popover – Proper Cloth | Shoes – Brooks Brothers (ebay) | Watch – Omega

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What I Wore – Billionaire Birthday

How often do you get the opportunity to attend a wildly extravagant birthday party in City Hall? Well, once every year – if you know the guy. Tuxedo – Suitsupply (more coming soon) | Shirt – Proper Cloth | Grosgrain bowtie – The Tie Bar | Square – Kent Wang | Velvet slippers – Church’s for Brooks Brothers | Cufflinks […]

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