What I Wore: Vegas Menswear Shows

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I’ve been traveling quite a bit in the last few weeks for clothing trade shows, and in doing so I’ve had the good fortune of spending more time with many industry veterans. For instance, my most recent trip to Las Vegas gave me another opportunity to catch up with the good folks over at Articles […]

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New England Summer Nights

Featuring the “Security Guard” uniform – navy blazer, grey trousers, and brown suede shoes. A summery repp stripe tie doesn’t hurt either. Topsfield, MA Blazer – Beckett & Robb x Loro Piana | Tie – Breuer c/o Khaki’s of Carmel | Trousers – Khaki’s of Carmel | Shirt – Proper Cloth | Pocket Square – Kent Wang | Shoes – Sid Mashburn

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Product Review: Khaki’s of Carmel Wool Trousers

It’s been well-established that gray trousers are a wonderful centerpiece for any professional wardrobe. They pair well with almost anything, come in a variety of materials, and, frankly, just look good. I have four pairs of gray wool trousers and any time I’m not wearing light colored khakis or jeans I’m likely to be seen […]

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Product Review: Khaki’s of Carmel Oxford Shirt

During my last visit to Carmel, Jim Ockert was kind enough to give me two items from his quickly expanding private label to test run and review. The first was this oxford cloth button down collar shirt from one of his shirting lines. It is from his more casual and youthful line, which includes these washed […]

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The Man Behind the Menswear: Jim Ockert

The best part about running this blog is that it’s given me an opportunity to meet many great people – fellow bloggers, styleforum celebrities, industry insiders, aspiring clothiers, and even the occasional reader (hello!). It’s a wide spread of personalities but the common thread (no pun intended) of passion for men’s clothing has connected me […]

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Out and About: Khaki’s of Carmel 

I have been living in the Bay Area for a little over two years now, but there is still a long list of places I haven’t experienced yet; I have yet to visit  Alcatraz, drive down Lombard St. or hike Half Dome, to name a few. Fortunately, though, I was able to check one item […]

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