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A Closer Look at Stoffa’s Outerwear

April 5, 2017 6 Comments

Leather jackets are intriguing to me, but I’ve never come close to taking the plunge of getting one. I’ve always been unsure if I could “pull it off” – I often see them looking great on others, but haven’t felt ready myself. After all, I’ve heard leather jackets compared to tattoos – either go all in and get something nice and totally own it, or don’t do it at all. With that said, my thoughts on leather jackets (and my interest in owning one) has begun to evolve when Stoffa launched their outerwear collection last year. […]

Reviews

Product Review: Carlos Santos Jumper Boot in Brown Grain

March 14, 2017 16 Comments

As I mentioned recently, my search for a good, versatile pair of boots and my curiosity over emerging footwear brand Carlos Santos recently collided. Carlos Santos has generated some excitement over their great pricepoint and attractive styles, and I put together a made-to-order run of boots through my good friends at A Fine Pair of Shoes. They were delivered about a month ago, so after a few weeks of wearing I figured it was time for a review. […]

What I Wore

What I Wore: Hyde Park

March 8, 2017 2 Comments

One last photoset from my England trip – a cold, snowy day in Hyde Park. This jacket has become my go-to for this Fall/Winter season, which is probably a surprise to nobody. The copper hardware that was bright and shiny out of the box has already begun to burnish and patina into a much more […]

What I Wore

What I Wore: London

February 27, 2017 4 Comments

Strictly speaking, it was colder in Edinburgh than in London during my trip, but somehow it felt much colder here because the air was so damp. All the more reason to layer up and give these often ignored warm clothes some use! Overcoat – Eidos | Suit – Beckett & Robb | Shirt – Proper Cloth | […]

Packing & Travel, Reviews

Product Review: Away Carry-On Luggage (& Comparison to MUJI 33L)

February 22, 2017 3 Comments

I’ve been doing a lot of flying lately. And because of that, I’ve been talking a lot more about how I travel and what I use. My review of the MUJI 33L carryon was one of the top posts from last year, and I’ve received many questions on how it compares to Away, a potential competitor I mentioned in that article. I’ve since acquired one of their carryons and had some time to travel with it – here’s the review you’ve asked for, as well as how it compares to the MUJI. […]

What I Wore

What I Wore: Arthur’s Seat

February 20, 2017 2 Comments

Although I didn’t have an opportunity to venture in to the Highlands while visiting Scotland, I got a small taste of it on a hike up Arthur’s seat, the remains of an extinct volcano near old Edinburgh. It was a rainy, muddy, rocky hike – just how I like it. Also – this post feels familiar… […]

Editorials

A Visit to Crockett & Jones on Jermyn St, London

February 15, 2017 5 Comments

If I had to limit myself to footwear from only one region in the world, it would be Northampton in the UK without question. The British style of footwear appeals to me much more than their continental counterparts, and I find that they have a better breadth of styles – from formal to informal – than their American cousins. And if I had to limit myself to one brand from this region (what a horrible fate that would be), I would pick Crockett & Jones. […]

What I Wore

What I Wore: Edinburgh

February 13, 2017 3 Comments

I had a great time in Edinburgh last week – it’s a beautiful city. Plus, the weather was cool and dry enough to allow me to wear this overcoat, which is a big plus. I’ll be posting more WIWT shots as well as some longer content on my trip over the next few days, so […]

Packing & Travel

An Expedition to England

February 6, 2017 3 Comments

I recently arrived in the UK and will be here for the next week – first up in Edinburgh and surrounding areas for a couple days, and then down to London. If you have any tips for me while I’m here, let me know – it’s my first time here and my schedule is flexible! It should be a cool, damp trip, so here’s what I packed:

Notifications, Reviews

A Welcome Update: J. Crew Ludlow Suit with Wider Lapels

January 25, 2017 11 Comments

J. Crew has been in the news a fair amount lately, and not for great reasons. Like many other mid-market retailers, J Crew has felt the sting of declining sales and an increasingly uninterested customer base. It felt like the company could do no wrong six or seven years ago, but not much has gone right for […]