The Forgotten Art of Clothing Repair and Maintenance
The modern wardrobe is built on a paradox: we invest more in individual garments than previous generations while maintaining them less.
2024-07-12
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James Alderton
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How to Dress for Your First Day at a New Job
Your first day at a new job is not the time for self-expression through clothing.
2024-07-04
The Case for White Trousers After Labor Day
The prohibition against wearing white after Labor Day is an American social convention with no practical or aesthetic basis.
2024-07-01
The Case for The Half-Zip Renaissance
The half-zip sweater spent decades in style exile, associated with corporate retreats, golf courses, and tech-company middle management.
2024-06-28
A Guide to Capsule Wardrobes That Work
The capsule wardrobe concept, popularized by London boutique owner Susie Faux in the 1970s, proposes that a small collection of versatile, well-chosen pieces can generate more successful outfits than a closet full of impulse purchases.
2024-06-17
Why The Navy Blazer Will Never Go Out of Style
The navy blazer has survived every menswear upheaval of the past century: the casualization of the 1960s, the polyester disasters of the 1970s, the power-suit excess of the 1980s, and the athleisure dominance of the 2010s.
2024-06-09
The Definitive Guide to Selvedge Denim
Selvedge denim takes its name from the self-finished edge produced by traditional shuttle looms, which weave a continuous cross-thread back and forth to create a tightly bound border that prevents fraying.
2024-06-04
The Definitive Guide to Cashmere Sweaters
Cashmere's journey from the Himalayan plateau to your wardrobe is one of remarkable transformation.
2024-06-03