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Catherine Avery

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How to Dress Well in Hot Weather Without Sacrificing Style
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How to Dress Well in Hot Weather Without Sacrificing Style

Hot weather exposes the fundamental tension in men's dressing: the desire to look pulled-together against the physical reality of sweating through your clothes.

2024-07-09

The Five Shoes Every Man Actually Needs
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The Five Shoes Every Man Actually Needs

The footwear industry profits from convincing you that every occasion demands a specific shoe.

2024-07-06

When to Break the Rules of Menswear
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When to Break the Rules of Menswear

Menswear rules exist to provide a framework for men who have not yet developed their own taste.

2024-07-05

The Case for The Return of the Waistcoat
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The Case for The Return of the Waistcoat

The waistcoat—or vest, in American parlance—is menswear's most neglected garment.

2024-06-30

The Case for Leather Jackets Over Tailoring
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The Case for Leather Jackets Over Tailoring

There are moments when tailoring feels like armor—too formal, too structured, too deliberate for the occasion.

2024-06-24

A Guide to Investing in Outerwear
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A Guide to Investing in Outerwear

Outerwear represents the highest cost-per-wear value in a man's wardrobe.

2024-06-16

Why Chelsea Boots Will Never Go Out of Style
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Why Chelsea Boots Will Never Go Out of Style

The Chelsea boot has survived every trend cycle since its invention in 1851, when J.

2024-06-08

The Definitive Guide to The Oxford Shirt
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The Definitive Guide to The Oxford Shirt

The Oxford cloth button-down shirt is an American invention with British roots.

2024-06-06

The Definitive Guide to The Peacoat
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The Definitive Guide to The Peacoat

The peacoat's lineage stretches back to the Dutch navy of the eighteenth century, where it was known as the pijjekker, a heavy jacket cut from coarse wool.

2024-06-03