This one is for the SF and NYC locals only and involves getting out of your chair and going outside. Eidos Napoli, the newest menswear darling, will be discounted in those two Bloomingdales by 40% from today until Sunday (they are the only Bloomingdales stores that stock Eidos). This puts sportcoats around $570+ and suits somewhere around […]
Black Tie on California St.
I ran around the city with my buddy Majd* and took some photos for my Suitsupply tuxedo review. It’ll be up on Monday. *his instagram handle is @m, so you know he’s OG. Tuxedo – Suitsupply (more coming soon) | Shirt – Proper Cloth | Grosgrain bowtie – The Tie Bar | Square – Kent Wang | Velvet slippers […]
Ten Things I Learned From My Father
This is a men’s style blog, but in light of Father’s Day I thought I would expand my usual subject radius to include a few stories from my past. I know that some guys count their father as a style icon; that’s certainly not the case for me, but I have learned many important lessons […]
Summer Staples – 10 Items for Hot Weather
I’m writing this post with a bit of a chip on my shoulder because I know that the San Francisco summer will be a cold, foggy disappointment. The mild SF weather is a blessing and a curse, but in the summer it often feels like the latter. Nonetheless, I know that many of you hail from […]
The In-Between Wardrobe, Part II: Shoes
The “In-Between Wardrobe” is a series of articles aimed at helping men find items that will play a versatile role in their closet. It is written with the idea that most men don’t wear extremely formal or casual clothing on a regular basis; they usually need items that are somewhere in the middle. See all […]
Out & About: A visit with Hall and Obi of Juniper Ridge
I’ve never been a cologne guy. It sounds ok in concept, but I’m a bit afraid; it seems so much easier to use it incorrectly than it does to achieve the desired effect. After all, I have met plenty of guys that have bad reputations because of poor cologne usage, but never someone who had […]
Out & About: A Visit with Edwin and Matthew of Steed Tailors
In an airy suite on the 16th floor of the Mark Hopkins hotel, a few hundred fabric samples littered a small table. There was no fanfare, no media release, no press party with free booze to celebrate the arrival of these fabric swatches. Unlike the noise that seems to accompany traveling made-to-measure tailors, Edwin and Matthew […]
The In-Between Wardrobe, Part I: The Shirt
The “In-Between Wardrobe” is a series of articles aimed at helping men find items that will play a versatile role in their closet. It is written with the idea that most men don’t wear extremely formal or casual clothing on a regular basis; they usually need items that are somewhere in the middle. See all […]
The In-Between Wardrobe Series: Coming Soon.
I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit reading online clothing forums and men’s style blogs. Each site has something different to offer, but one thing that I have noticed is that there is a significant amount of repetition between them. From the stodgy trads at Ask Andy About Clothes to the tech-savvy noobs at Reddit […]
Spring Break
I’m off for a quick spring trip – see you guys in a few days. 2x chinos 3x shirts blazer M-65 loafers sneakers belt shades See the rest here.