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Product Review: Suitsupply “Traveller” Suits

July 12, 2022 No Comments

It’s been an interesting couple of years for the suit. It seems that every few months an op-ed is written about how this really, truly is the end of the road for tailored clothing. But at the same time, suit stores are busier than ever and new companies are still showing up on the scene. Maybe it’s pent up demand (and all those delayed weddings), excitement for a “new normal,” “revenge shopping,” or something else entirely. Whatever the reason is, though, I don’t think that the suit is on its deathbed yet. […]

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Fourth Of July Weekend Sales

July 7, 2019 No Comments

The summer sale season is upon us – here are a few quick picks from brands that I’m looking to purchase from to fill out my summer wardrobe. These sales are ending soon, so act fast if there’s something you like. If the thing you’re looking at sells out, it might be because I bought […]

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Wool For Warm Weather

May 30, 2019 No Comments

Now that most of us are easing into the warmer months we’re beginning to once again hear quite a bit about classic spring/summer fabrics – in particular, popular plant fibers like cotton and linen. Since we’re now in the peak of wedding season prep (and many guys are on a hunt for tailored clothing that will keep them from sweating too much during all those outdoor ceremonies) it’s worth discussing how each of these fibers affects overall comfort, breathability, and appearance. […]

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The New Job Interview Uniform

October 24, 2017 6 Comments

If you ask any menswear-inclined community what a man should wear to a job interview, you’ll get the same answer – CBD. “Conservative Business Dress,” if you’re not familiar, is probably what you think it is: navy or charcoal single-breasted suit, white shirt, tasteful tie, dark oxford shoes. Traditional “I mean business” attire, in other words. Although this advice may have been astute back when one worked at the same job for 40 years and then retired, times have changed (and so have the rules). […]

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It’s On Sale: the Suitsupply Outlet

July 17, 2017 4 Comments

Suitsupply – the tailored clothing brand that I’ve talked about at length before – isn’t known for having sale prices on their site, but they do run online outlet sales from time to time. They often show up somewhat unpredictably and stock moves fast, but for those that are ready there are many good deals to be had.

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South Korean Tailoring in San Francisco

July 14, 2017 2 Comments

South Korea wasn’t a place I associated with tailored clothing until a couple of years ago, and my curiosity has only increased in the time since then. Bespoke tailoring houses like B&Tailor and Vanni have been tempting me with beautiful pictures of their garments – very Italian-inspired pieces, always in tasteful fabrics with truly impeccable fits. […]

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A Welcome Update: J. Crew Ludlow Suit with Wider Lapels

January 25, 2017 11 Comments

J. Crew has been in the news a fair amount lately, and not for great reasons. Like many other mid-market retailers, J Crew has felt the sting of declining sales and an increasingly uninterested customer base. It felt like the company could do no wrong six or seven years ago, but not much has gone right for […]

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Inside the New Suitsupply San Francisco Store

July 20, 2016 4 Comments

Well, they kept to their word.

After years of delays, the San Francisco Suitsupply store is up and running, and it feels great. Now that the hangover from the opening party has faded and we’re past the phase of speculation, I thought I’d provide an update on the store and what it offers. […]

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The Store that Cried Wolf: Suitsupply San Francisco Opening

June 17, 2016 7 Comments

Well, it’s finally happening. I think. Readers of this blog will know that I’m a big fan of Suitsupply, a company that I believe makes the best tailored clothing around the $500 price point. Those same readers (and other Bay Area fans of the brand) will also know that the company has been trying to open a store here and failing for the past 3 years or so. […]

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Pleats and Thank You

December 30, 2015 13 Comments

I can’t think of any aspect of men’s clothing more widely criticized than pleats. There are many “influencers” out there that vehemently oppose pleats in every situation, acting as if they are some remnant of an era where no good style decisions were made. Heck, hating pleats has become a defacto stance for when a numbered list of points on “how to buy a suit” needs one more entry, it seems. […]