Simple style advice for the modern man.
Shell cordovan – the ever-popular material made from a horse’s rear – is exceptional stuff. It’s hard-wearing, has a wonderfully rich color, is naturally water-resistant and crease-resistant, and just looks damn good. It’s no wonder that the stuff is so popular among the shoe aficionados of the world. There are two major problems with shell, […]
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 […]
Three years ago I started this site on a whim, with no other purpose than to keep in contact with some fellow menswear enthusiasts I met at Styleforum’s 10-Year Anniversary party. I then decided to use this space as a place to write, since my job at the time gave me very little opportunity to […]
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 […]
These days, I often find myself wanting to post an article but being unable to do so because I have no photo to go with it. Sometimes I need someone to take a picture of me, sometimes I can’t find the right spot to take the photo, and sometimes I just don’t know how to […]
Tuxedo – Suitsupply | Tuxedo Shirt – Proper Cloth | Grosgrain bowtie – The Tie Bar | Square – Kent Wang | Captoe oxfords – Alfred Sargent ‘Armfield’ | Cufflinks and studs – vintage | Suspenders (not seen) – vintage | Socks – Pantherella
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 […]
