Simple style advice for the modern man.
The Bay Area has been getting a good drenching of rain over the past two weeks; it’s an occurrence that has become so rare that it feels like a big event anytime the clouds move in. I am a staunch advocate of walking everywhere (whether it’s raining or not) so this was a good time to put some mileage on my Lost Monarch solid-stick umbrellas. And as luck would have it, I just did a small restock on the site so they’re available now. […]
Sometimes finding the right product is all about research, learning about the competitive landscape, and how to buy the right thing for your lifestyle. Other times it’s about reading reviews and learning how to play the sales game to get the best price. And then there are times when it’s a chaotic, all-consuming hunt that begins to eclipse the product itself and makes you begin to doubt if you’re even worthy of buying it. This is my story about the latter, and my guide for how to navigate the wild world of vintage watches. […]
Remember that time when I launched my own brand with a few friends? Back before we all knew what coronavirus was, or what 9% inflation felt like? Back before the tech bubble imploded and international supply chains exploded? I certainly remember, and I’m guessing some of you do too. I think it would be fair to say that things didn’t go according to plan, and nor did the continuous onslaught of “unprecedented times” create a good environment for launching a side hustle. But be that as it may, I never stopped tinkering around and I am happy to announce that I have an update. And it only took three years! […]
I had a great time relaxing in Paris earlier this month – I spent the week walking the city, eating and drinking with friends, and exploring the many opportunities that the weak Euro offered. I didn’t pack that much so my outfits were pretty simple, and this one was probably the one I reached for the most – denim, oxford shirt, and a flannel sportcoat. […]
It’s taken much longer than anticipated for me to return to Europe, but after five years away I’m about to head back. I’ll be staying in Paris for about a week, and will have a quick jaunt over to London as well. And while I always strive to only bring a carryon, this time around I had an additional incentive to pack light – both the Euro and the Pound are getting, well, pounded right now. […]
In May of 2012 I attended the ten-year anniversary party for Styleforum.net. I was new to San Francisco (and to Styleforum, for that matter) and was looking to meet some people with a similar interest in men’s clothing. Things were pretty different back then – instagram wasn’t really a thing yet, nobody had heard the words “cut out the middleman” before, and I only owned one pair of dress shoes. […]
Although I am fortunate to have a robust stable of nice welted footwear, the shoes that I reach for most often tend to be cheap canvas sneakers. They’re comfortable, inexpensive, and rarely require any maintenance – great for everyday activities that don’t really need to get shoe trees involved. For years I have been making an annual purchase of a pair of white Superga 2750s – this year I decided to branch out and try something just a little bit different. […]
I feel like there have been two types of menswear guys in quarantine – the sartorial guys who have downgraded from sportcoats and trousers to denim and sweaters, and everybody else who has been wearing nothing but sweatpants for the past year (the folks who are still wearing tailored clothing “just because”….well, I don’t know what to say about that). While my loungewear consumption has definitely gone up, I still find myself wearing a lot of denim – even moreso as my lifestyle slowly creeps back to a bit of normalcy. […]
Like many of you, I haven’t made many menswear purchases over the past year. And though many pieces of my wardrobe have collected a literal layer of dust, some have become even dearer to me over these strange months. One such piece is my pair of boots from the aptly named Paraboot, which have become go-tos for anything that requires more performance than a simple sneaker can provide. Anyway, I figured it was high time to revisit my “One Year Later” series and show how these have fared over the past 18 months. […]
Is post this my return to regular blogging activity? I’m hoping so – as things start to slowly creep towards a bit of “normalcy” I’m starting to feel a bit more inspired to get things going here. I have a few other posts in the works that I hope to share soon, and I appreciate […]
