Simple style advice for the modern man.
In the past I have mentioned that I grew up in a small town in Oregon’s Willamette Valley; this is an area of the country where understanding the finer points of style is not a priority for most men. Be that as it may, I would be lying through my teeth if I said that […]
Some of you may remember the unfortunate tale of the Allen Edmonds Amok; the shoe was hit hard on release due to some construction issues that created a squeak when worn. Allen Edmonds fixed the issue, but the damage was done and the shoes proved hard to sell. Eventually, the shoes moved to the clearance […]
What I Wore Yesterday – working on a new product review. More coming soon. Blazer – Brando | Trousers – J. Crew | Shoes – Sid Mashburn (ebay)
Yesterday I took advantage of the beautiful San Francisco weather and ran around the city with some good friends. Then Gerald took some photos that make me look cooler than I actually am, which is ideal for blog posts like this one. Blazer – Boglioli | Tie – Breuer c/o Khaki’s of Carmel | Chinos – J. Crew | […]
The #menswear scene on tumblr is an interesting one; there is a lot of wonderful original content out there, but also a ton of stock photography and runway shots that get passed around endlessly. There is nothing wrong with having a blog that highlights those things, but we all know the feeling that comes from […]
Having a passion for men’s clothing is a bit of an infectious disease; it begins with trying to understand the basic principles of fit and function, but if left untreated it can spread to an aesthetic affliction that applies to every possible purchase. Before you know it, every piece of furniture or kitchen appliance you […]
During my most recent trip to my home state I went in to Portland to visit some menswear companies that are distinctly “Pacific Northwest” – the area has a unique aesthetic, and Tanner Goods captures that as well as anyone else. While I was at the store I was able to chat with Colton Tong, […]
In a few hours I’m heading down the street to a private event at the new Ghurka store in San Francisco. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing their products up close, as well as hanging out with the SF menswear gang. Here’s what I’m thinking about wearing…we’ll see if I change my mind. That scarf […]
One of the most common types of questions that menswear bloggers seem to get is the “I’m new to this” question: “I’m just learning how to dress well and I’d like you opinion on what to buy / if this jacket is a good deal / what color I should be wearing / etc.” These […]
About a year ago, Derek at Die, Workwear! posted an article about the Swann Club, an annual meeting of hardcore shoe aficionados in Paris. Since then, the idea of shoe polishing as a social occasion has stuck with me, and so I eventually decided to try it myself. I invited a couple of my blogger friends […]
