What Your Watch Strap Says When Your Mouth Stays Shut
A man's watch is his most personal accessory, and the strap is its most expressive component.
2024-08-10
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Daniel Hurst
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Five Fabrics That Separate Good Suits from Great Ones
You can identify a great suit from across a room.
2024-08-09
The Unsung Elegance of the Harrington Jacket
The Harrington jacket has dressed kings and punks, golfers and rock stars, yet it remains one of the most underappreciated garments in menswear.
2024-08-08
A Guide to Sustainable Menswear Brands Worth Knowing
Sustainability in menswear has evolved beyond hemp T-shirts and recycled polyester into a credible movement led by brands producing genuinely desirable clothing.
2024-08-03
How to Wear Linen Without Looking Wrinkled
Linen wrinkles.
2024-07-31
Understanding Shirt Fabrics: Poplin, Twill, Oxford, and Broadcloth
The four fabrics that dominate men's shirting are not interchangeable, and choosing the wrong one for the occasion is as conspicuous as choosing the wrong tie.
2024-07-30
The Case for Dressy Sneakers
When Common Projects launched the Achilles Low in 2004, it proposed a radical idea: that a sneaker could possess the refinement of a dress shoe.
2024-07-29
Why European Fit and American Fit Still Confuse Everyone
The terms European fit and American fit are used so loosely that they have become almost meaningless, but the underlying distinction they reference is real and important.
2024-07-16
The Real Difference Between Fast Fashion and Slow Fashion
The distinction between fast fashion and slow fashion is not primarily about price, though price often correlates.
2024-07-15
How to Shop a Sample Sale Without Losing Your Mind
Sample sales offer luxury menswear at reductions of 60 to 80 percent off retail, making them the most efficient way to acquire quality clothing on a budget.
2024-07-13
What Most Men Get Wrong About Fit
The most widespread misconception about fit is that it means tight.
2024-07-08
How to Build a Three-Season Wardrobe on a Budget
A three-season wardrobe eliminates the heaviest winter and lightest summer pieces, focusing on garments that perform from early autumn through late spring.
2024-07-02
The Case for The Knit Tie Revival
The knit tie is neckwear's great equalizer.
2024-06-29
The Case for The Camp Collar Shirt
The camp collar shirt, also known as the Cuban collar or revere collar, is one of menswear's most underrated garments.
2024-06-27
The Case for Linen in the Boardroom
Linen has long been excluded from professional settings on the grounds that it wrinkles.
2024-06-25
The Case for Dark Denim After 40
At a certain age, many men abandon denim entirely, believing it inappropriate for their station or too casual for their evolving lifestyle.
2024-06-23
A Guide to Shoe Rotation Strategy
Rotating shoes is not a luxury habit; it is the single most effective way to extend the life of every pair you own.
2024-06-19
A Guide to Knitwear Fundamentals
Knitwear occupies a unique space in the wardrobe: warmer than woven shirts, more refined than sweatshirts, and more textural than either.
2024-06-18
The Definitive Guide to Chinos
Chinos evolved from military utility to civilian staple over the course of a century.
2024-06-02
The Definitive Guide to Grey Suits
The grey suit is the most versatile piece of tailoring a man can own.
2024-06-01