The Case for Double Monk Straps
The double monk strap shoe occupies the rare middle ground between the formality of an Oxford and the ease of a loafer.
James Alderton · 2024-08-02
Style
Timeless menswear, fit, and the philosophy of dressing well.
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How to Build a Formal Wardrobe Starting from Zero
Building a formal wardrobe from nothing feels daunting, but the path is straightforward if you sequence your purchases correctly.
William Ashford · 2024-08-02
The Modern Guide to Accessorizing
The modern approach to accessories is one of restraint.
William Ashford · 2024-08-01
Why Every Man Needs a Good Rain Jacket
An umbrella is civilized.
Oliver Ramsey · 2024-08-01
The Right Way to Roll Your Sleeves
Rolling your sleeves is one of the simplest style moves available, yet most men do it wrong.
William Ashford · 2024-07-31
How to Wear Linen Without Looking Wrinkled
Linen wrinkles.
Daniel Hurst · 2024-07-31
The Minimalist's Approach to a Full Wardrobe
A wardrobe of thirty carefully chosen items outperforms one of a hundred careless purchases.
Catherine Avery · 2024-07-30
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.
Daniel Hurst · 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.
Daniel Hurst · 2024-07-29
How to Style a Turtleneck for Any Occasion
The turtleneck occupies a singular position in menswear: it is simultaneously the most intellectual and the most sensual garment a man can wear.
James Alderton · 2024-07-29
A Guide to Watch and Shoe Color Coordination
The detail that separates the merely well-dressed from the meticulously dressed is often invisible to the untrained eye: the harmony between a watch strap and shoe leather.
Oliver Ramsey · 2024-07-28
Why Your Outerwear Deserves the Biggest Budget Share
Consider how much of the year your outerwear is visible.
Marcus Wei · 2024-07-28
How to Thrift Menswear Like a Professional Stylist
The best closets in Hollywood are not stocked entirely from current-season boutiques.
William Ashford · 2024-07-27
The Evolution of Business Dress Since the 1960s
In 1960, the American businessman wore a uniform as rigid as any military regulation: a dark suit in grey or navy, a white shirt with moderate spread collar, a subdued tie, and black cap-toe Oxfords.
Thomas Nakamura · 2024-07-27
Why Shoes Make or Break an Outfit
Before you entered the room, the first thing anyone noticed was your shoes.
William Ashford · 2024-07-26
The Case for a Navy Overcoat as Your One Winter Coat
If your coat budget allows for only one serious winter garment, make it a navy overcoat.
Marcus Wei · 2024-07-26
How to Wear a Sport Coat With Jeans
The sport coat and jeans combination is the great balancing act of modern menswear.
Catherine Avery · 2024-07-25
The Difference Between a Blazer, Sport Coat, and Suit Jacket
Most men use the terms blazer, sport coat, and suit jacket interchangeably.
William Ashford · 2024-07-25
What the Best-Dressed Men in Film Got Right
When costume designer Milena Canonero dressed the cast of The Grand Budapest Hotel, she understood that clothing in cinema does not merely cover characters.
Catherine Avery · 2024-07-24
A Guide to Seasonal Fabrics: Linen, Seersucker, Flannel, and More
The difference between a man who looks right in January and one who looks right in July often comes down to a single variable: fabric weight and weave.
William Ashford · 2024-07-24