A little while back I was contacted by East Dane, who asked me if I was interested in facilitating a giveaway. They offered to give my readers four $50 gift cards (and one gift card for myself); so I decided to take the plunge. East Dane launched last year as the male counterpart to ShopBop, a large force in […]
Out & About: the Frank Clegg Leatherworks Workshop
A few months ago I was having a chat with my friend Jacob about how the idea of “American made” items is often over-romanticized. I told him that I certainly have a tendency to do this; when I hear the phrase “Made in the USA” I like to picture a wood-floored workshop filled with well-worn tools and […]
Product Review: Chester Mox Wallet
I feel that there are many words in the menswear vernacular that are overused or used incorrectly; terms like “bespoke,” “tailored,” “hand-made” and others readily come to mind. There is one in particular that bugs me more than the others, and that’s the overuse of the word “artisanal.” In my mind, this word refers to […]
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
The Sailing Life
Featuring the seafaring Breton and an Omega Seamaster. Long Island Sound, NY Breton – Uniqlo | Chinos – J. Crew | Shades – Warby Parker | Sneakers – Superga | Watch – vintage Omega
Out & About: A Visit to the No Man Walks Alone HQ
When I visited New York last year I had the opportunity to meet many of the great people behind some of my favorite companies. One such person is Greg Lellouche, who founded No Man Walks Alone last year. Like I said then, Greg and his team have done a great job of finding wonderful items across a broad […]
Those New England Summers
Featuring the untucked, rumpled, and sockless look. Portsmouth, NH Chambray shirt – Proper Cloth | Loafers – Brooks Brothers (ebay) | Shades – Warby Parker | Chinos – Bonobos
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
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)
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
