Simple style advice for the modern man.
There’s no denying that Fall and Winter are the most exciting months for getting dressed up. It’s hard to beat the rich textures of tweed, flannel, cashmere, madder, and so forth, so it’s of no surprise that the cool months are peak season for menswear nerds. That said, there’s no reason that the warmer months […]
There’s something about this mild weather we’ve had in SF recently that makes me gravitate towards a few central pieces of my wardrobe; pieces that don’t have any strong seasonal connotations, and are easy to grab for when the weather isn’t too warm or too cold (i.e. most days in San Francisco). I also noticed […]
One of the best parts about working in the clothing industry is that it’s allowed me to learn even more about my favorite brands and connect with the people behind them. It can be a lot of fun to obsess over cool products, but it’s even more fun when you can do it with the […]
Over the past year or so, it seems that San Francisco has become a destination for many popular custom clothing companies – Steed visits SF regularly now, as does Ring Jacket, and Ambrosi and St. Crispins now stop by as well. The newest addition to that growing list is P. Johnson Tailors, the popular custom […]
Researching and buying new pieces of clothing is lots of fun (for me, at least), but I’ve found that the true joy in owning something great is taking care of it over time and watching it become something unique to me. Breaking in a pair of raw jeans, building up patina on a pair of […]
I love dressing in black tie for many reasons, but mostly because it allows me to take my obsession with men’s clothing to the next level. I love the rules, the order, the importance of every detail. And although “Black Tie Season” may be over for many, but it’s just getting started for me; my […]
It seems that one of the favorite pastimes of menswear bloggers (myself included) is creating lists of “essentials.” It’s definitely a fun exercise, and helps you really think about what constitutes a necessary piece of clothing. For those types of items, I’ve found that it can be worth saving up a bit more to buy […]
I was recently chatting with my friend Phil Kalas, who owns Ashland Leather and runs operations over at Horween. Because of his special relationship with the Horween tannery (he’s worked there for about a decade), Phil has a vast knowledge of leather and always seems to have access to some unique and rare hides. We were […]
I have often used this blog as a platform to complain about San Francisco’s mild weather; it does feel a bit cruel to do that while the rest of the country has had a winter of epic proportions, but it’s true that living in a place that is 65 degrees almost every day can become […]
Many of you will recognize the gentleman above as Will Boehlke, the man behind ’A Suitable Wardrobe’. Will started the ASW blog in 2006 (back before many menswear bloggers were old enough to drive), and in the years since he has created an accompanying e-store with some of the finest apparel and accessories in the […]
