I’ve been traveling quite a bit in the last few weeks for clothing trade shows, and in doing so I’ve had the good fortune of spending more time with many industry veterans. For instance, my most recent trip to Las Vegas gave me another opportunity to catch up with the good folks over at Articles […]
What I Wore: Kauppalehti
In another instance of undeserved publicity, I was recently featured in Finland’s business magazine, Kauppalehti. In it, I am seen wearing what I basically always wear for these types of things, and next to me there is a nice looking block of text that I can’t read. Fortunately, there are quotes around it, so I’m sure […]
The Quest for the Most Versatile Shoe
Like many people that read this blog, one of my favorite pastimes is researching an item of clothing in search of the “perfect one” – the piece that will be the ultimate addition to my wardrobe. I do this in part because I try to keep my wardrobe relatively simple and utilitarian, but also because […]
A Closer Look: Fall/Winter Inventory at No Man Walks Alone
When I was in New York in January I made a point to stop by the No Man Walks Alone HQ on 37th St. to say hello to Greg and Kyle and to check out their current stock. The small team always has an incredible selection of items in their showroom, and although the prices […]
What I Wore: Liberty Fairs NYC
Those of you that follow me on instagram or twitter already know that I spent most of last week in New York attending clothing trade shows. A big part of my new job is building relationships with vendors and staying on top of their upcoming products, so I’ll be attending a good number of these shows […]
Buying Guide: P3 Glasses
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 […]
I’m Dreaming of a Wet Christmas
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
Buying Guide: A Good Pair of Boots
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 […]
Examining my Everyday Carry
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 […]
Hall of Frame – a visit with Garrett Leight California Optical
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 […]