Why does the denim dress shirt exist? Does it need to? Why would an informal fabric fit into a formal construction? In my opinion, menswear trends are towards anti-establishment and blurring lines between formerly separate categories. In this case tailoring and work wear. Often, I don’t agree with the results – thinking about you, double …
Finally, some Fall weather! October was a month of transition – finally packing away my Spring/Summer wardrobe and getting into all the great Fall/Winter fabrics. I also added some new pieces to my collection. A couple of pairs of Vitale Barberis Canonico flannel trousers in mid-grey and charcoal should prove to be very versatile. Two …
Disclaimer: These ties and pocket squares were provided to me at no cost in exchange for an honest review. Instagram is a place I go in search of, and to share inspiration. Something unlooked for that I’ve found is a genuine community of menswear enthusiasts. I’ve also been exposed to lots of new brands, and …
A brown sport coat should be one of your first purchases. In fact, I believe it is more versatile than a navy sport coat. It can do all the same things navy can, but will pair better with jeans. The post title might be a touch misleading – I am not suggesting one brown sport …
Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post Doing a little bit of homework to start off this post, I was surprised to learn that after more than 80 years Canali is still a family owned operation. Currently under the management of the third generation, Canali has become a truly global entity. An amazing journey from humble …
Something I’ve been waiting for: the Spier & Mackay long sleeve polo. This summer saw an update to the short sleeved version, offering both a cutaway and button down collar. When I saw the cutaway shirt collar, I was excited for fall. It’s weird, I know, but I don’t really enjoy polos with short sleeves. …
After a scorching hot August, September cooled off near the end of the month without much fuss. This week I will be preparing to put away my Spring/Summer sport coats and trousers, and pulling out the heavy weight stuff. I managed to squeeze in one piece, my moleskin sport coat, but September was mostly the …
Disclaimer: This tie was provided to me by Vecchio Anseatico at no cost to me in exchange for an honest review. This post is long overdue. Several months ago, Steffen Ingwersen – owner of Vecchio Anseatico reached out to me and asked if I’d like to review one of the ties from his Spring/Summer collection. …
Another month in the books, let’s take some time to reflect on the month of August. Soon, we will all be thinking about tweeds and flannels and layering, but for now it is still hot. I spent a good chunk of August on vacation, but here’s what I wore when I wasn’t in shorts and …