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Cyber Monday Deals – My Menswear-Adjacent Favorites

November 30, 2020 No Comments

While this is indeed a menswear blog and you are likely a menswear enthusiast, it’s hard to ignore the fact that clothing matters a bit less this year. There are plenty of great menswear deals abound that have been extensively covered, so I thought I would do something a little different. These are the products and sales I’m excited about right now – they don’t directly relate to menswear, but they’re things that I find myself using a lot this year. […]

What I Wore

What I Wore: California Cowboy

October 28, 2020 No Comments

The Bay Area had a brief taste of autumnal weather this past weekend, and I took full advantage of it by wearing a few of my favorite casual pieces. Although I have yet to go “full workwear” with my wardrobe, my Western-inspired garments have been a core part of the rotation for these deeply casual […]

Reviews

Product Review: Sweyd 055 Sneaker

October 21, 2020 No Comments

The market for “miNiMaLisT LuXUrY” sneakers is totally saturated, to say the least. There are probably over a hundred options these days, and many of them are perfectly good at doing what they set out to do. Given the somewhat sterile aesthetics that this style tends to lend itself to, I was on the lookout for something that was in this vein but had a bit of character. That search is what led me to Sweyd. […]

Packing & Travel, Reviews

Product Review: Away “Aluminum Edition” Carry-On

September 14, 2020 No Comments

Is this a terrible time for a suitcase review? Well, yes, but also no – hear me out. I wrote this review months ago – right before COVID hit – and have been sitting on it ever since, waiting for an opportune moment. […]

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It’s On Sale: Wholesale Pricing at Rancourt

June 26, 2020 1 Comment

Retailers and manufacturers have reacted to the COVID pandemic in a variety of ways – everything from switching to PPE production, to heavily discounting their products, to throwing in the towel and filing for bankruptcy. Rancourt, one of America’s few footwear manufacturers, is responding in a unique way – pivoting to a wholesale model. In […]

What I Wore

What I Wore: Quarantine, Day 90

June 15, 2020 No Comments

I’ll be honest – I haven’t been in the mood to write lately. Processing everything that’s going on in the world is hard enough as is, and going through this lockdown alone has made the changes particularly intense. Writing about clothing just hasn’t felt important with everything else that’s happening. But as the initial shock […]

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Some “Never on Sale” Brands that are Currently On Sale

April 27, 2020 No Comments

It’s amazing how quickly things have turned on their head. One moment every brand was about to launch their Spring/Summer collection, and then suddenly some of them have ceased selling things completely, or are operating in a much smaller capacity. I had several product reviews ready to publish, but most of those products either aren’t […]

Reviews

Meermin Wholecut Chelsea Boot Review

February 19, 2020 No Comments

It’s been about eight years since Meermin entered the menswear scene and was almost immediately hailed as the best value footwear out there. The market for high quality shoes has evolved since then and there are many more places to buy entry-level footwear, but Meermin is still a popular choice for many menswear noobs and pros alike. […]

Editorials

Buying Guide: Alpine Boots

January 23, 2020 No Comments

Boots are one of those few pieces of menswear that we can all appreciate – whether ivy prep or goth ninja, everyone can get behind a good pair of boots. And truly, there seems to be a boot for every occasion. Chelsea boots for sleek contemporary clothing, service boots for workwear, balmoral boots for the […]

Editorials

Buying Guide: Cuffing Season

January 9, 2020 No Comments

About one year ago I tried a little experiment – I started wearing cuff bracelets instead of a watch. I had always been interested in men’s jewelry, but only from a distance. Perhaps it’s because there are very few “rules” to follow, and also lots of societal connotations to be aware of – it felt risky and complicated, so I didn’t do it. […]