Simple style advice for the modern man.
Many of you are probably familiar with East Dane, the men’s apparel equivalent to Shopbop and direct relative of Amazon that launched in 2013. Their list of brands tend to cover a large spectrum, from fashion houses to niche manufacturers, so there’s almost always something for everyone. They also offer free shipping and returns, along […]
Good news for all of you that just got tax refunds – I’m clearing out quite a bit of stuff from my closet that wasn’t getting the attention it deserves. There’s quite a broad range of styles and sizes – workwear and eveningwear, dress shoes and loafers. Many items are priced low to move quickly, so act fast if you’re interested. […]
“Trust me – wear them for a week or two and then they’ll fit perfectly.” This is the bad advice that I’ve heeded and come to regret many times in the past decade – and I have a “shame stack” of virtually unworn jeans in my dresser to prove it. Although I like to wear jeans, I hate breaking in raw denim. Hate it. I just can’t get on board with buying something extremely uncomfortable and hoping that it will change after a month or two of suffering. For this reason I’ve been putting off purchasing a much-needed pair of jeans, but after learning more about OrSlow I decided that a pre-washed pair sounded like an excellent change of pace. […]
Of all the industries out there, health and fitness are perhaps the most saturated with marketing fluff – fad diets, “as seen on TV” exercise machines, trendy “boot camp” classes, and so on. It’s astounding that so much noise exists in this industry, because the secrets to success are well-known – a good diet and frequent physical activity will get most people where they want to go. Nonetheless, we continue to surround ourselves with over-marketed fluff, perhaps to convince us that we’re doing more than we are, or maybe because making something complicated makes it easier to feel like we’re good at it. Regardless of the reason, all this noise makes finding good fitness expertise for a good price very difficult. […]
It was weirdly cold in San Francisco last week – not nearly as cold as most of the northern hemisphere right now, but colder than usual. The temperatures have been in the 40s (even dipping into the 30s at night!), which has allowed me to wear some pieces of mine that don’t get the attention they deserve. […]
I was recently talking with some menswear friends who feel that it’s a tough time to enter the market because everything’s been done already. Products of every style are available at every pricepoint, so what’s left to do? While I agree with this sentiment to a point, I also think that there will always be space at the table for new products, if that new product is offering something truly unique for their pricepoint. […]
One of my favorite aspects of living in a large city like San Francisco has been carving out my little micro-city within it – finding the places that I return to time and again, and getting to know the people that work there. It has a way of making a large, dense city feel much smaller, and I’ve loved forming relationships with many of the talented people here. […]
Over the past year, the rate at which I purchase new menswear has slowed significantly – in part because I’m trying to save money, but also because I have most of what I need. Because of this, I find myself getting lots of wear out of my favorite pieces. For that reason, I figured it would be a good time to resurrect my “One Year Later” series and highlight some of my favorite items that have aged well and are still available for others to purchase. […]
I’ve been experimenting with the polarizing denim-and-blazer look a bit lately, and while it may not ever become a central part of my style it’s worked out better than I initially thought. As with many menswear-y things, getting this look to work is more about finding the right pieces than anything else. […]
When I was in London early last year, I spent a good deal of time at the Crockett & Jones store(s) on Jermyn street, as I discussed earlier. While I wasn’t really planning on purchasing anything initially, the very favorable 1.25:1 exchange rate at the time (along with my ability to try things on – such a rare treat for the online shopper) got the best of me and I ended up leaving with something very special. […]
