Simple style advice for the modern man.
Every now and again someone has the gumption to tell me that I’m lucky to have poor vision because it allows me to wear glasses. Although I hardly think a life of near-blindness is a good trade for another accessory to spend money on, I won’t deny that glasses can be very cool. It should […]
Happy holidays from the temperate rainforests of the Willamette Valley. Coat – Gant Rugger | Flannel Shirt – Bonobos | Denim – A.P.C. | Boots – vintage Vasque | Frames – Warby Parker
Menswear nerds like myself seem to enjoy talking about “essential” items, and footwear in particular – much has been written about the necessity of the black captoe, the brown brogue, the penny loafer, the suede chukka, and so forth. Although items like these are certainly useful, there are also things that are actually essential (not […]
I do my best to keep from overstuffing my pockets with gadgets and tools, but like most people I find myself reaching for the same things every morning. Now that I work at Massdrop I’ve met a lot of people that are very interested in everyday carry; they inspired me to take a closer look into my […]
My bad eyes have made me highly dependent on corrective lenses, and for that reason there has always been a place in my heart for attractive frames. My favorite is the P3 shape – a classic round lens style that features a keyhole bridge. I stumbled upon Garret Leight a couple of years ago when […]
Well, the big sales weekend has passed (for the most part), which means that it’s time to focus on buying gifts for people other than ourselves. This list is for the men that deserve our gratitude this year – maybe it’s a brother, a father, a friend, a husband, or someone else entirely. No matter what […]
Well, we’ve arrived. Whether you love it or hate it, Black Friday is here. I’m not that interested in creating a list of every Black Friday sale out there – if you want that, just check out this thread on Styleforum. Instead, this is a list of the sales that are the most appealing to […]
I’ll be out for a couple of days visiting family over the long weekend. Here’s what I stuffed in my overnight bag: Oxford and chambray shirts Shetland sweater Raw denim Cotton trousers M65 jacket Unlined suede bluchers Shell cordovan wingtips Cashmere scarf A good leather belt Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Although I feel that full-grain calfskin shoes should probably be the cornerstone of a small shoe wardrobe like mine, I can’t seem to keep myself from gravitating towards suede. Some men seem overly concerned that suede is difficult to maintain or is “out of style” for some strange reason, but I have never had an […]
I first heard the term “Stanford Duck Syndrome” when I began taking classes there for my Master’s degree in 2010. SDS refers to a phenomenon that occurs on the Stanford campus and at campuses all over the world. You see, when you look out over the student population – your friends, classmates, and so on […]
