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.
Daniel Hurst · 2024-07-13
Style
Timeless menswear, fit, and the philosophy of dressing well.
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The Case for Investing in Quality Socks
Socks occupy the bottom of most men's investment hierarchy, purchased in multi-packs from department stores and replaced when holes appear.
Marcus Wei · 2024-07-13
Why Garment Construction Matters More Than Labels
The label inside a garment tells you who designed it and where it was assembled.
Catherine Avery · 2024-07-12
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.
James Alderton · 2024-07-12
How Japanese Brands Changed Western Menswear
Japan's influence on Western menswear is the most significant cultural cross-pollination in fashion's recent history.
Thomas Nakamura · 2024-07-11
The Decline of the Suit and What Replaced It
The suit dominated men's professional dress for over a century, from the late Victorian era through the early 2000s.
Sebastian Cole · 2024-07-11
A Guide to Dress Codes: From Casual to White Tie
Dress codes exist to create social harmony, ensuring that everyone at an event occupies roughly the same formality level.
Thomas Nakamura · 2024-07-10
The Science Behind Why Certain Colors Suit You
The reason certain colors make you look healthy and vibrant while others make you look washed out or jaundiced is rooted in color science and the interaction between pigments in fabric and pigments in your skin.
Oliver Ramsey · 2024-07-10
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.
Catherine Avery · 2024-07-09
The History of the T-Shirt and Why It Became a Staple
The T-shirt began as underwear.
Oliver Ramsey · 2024-07-09
The Case for Buying Secondhand Luxury
The economics of secondhand luxury are so compelling that the primary market for men's clothing begins to look irrational by comparison.
Marcus Wei · 2024-07-08
What Most Men Get Wrong About Fit
The most widespread misconception about fit is that it means tight.
Daniel Hurst · 2024-07-08
The Anatomy of a Well-Made Jacket
Understanding jacket construction gives you the ability to assess quality independently of brand name and price.
Marcus Wei · 2024-07-07
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Summer to Fall
The summer-to-fall transition is the most visually rich wardrobe shift of the year.
Marcus Wei · 2024-07-07
The Five Shoes Every Man Actually Needs
The footwear industry profits from convincing you that every occasion demands a specific shoe.
Catherine Avery · 2024-07-06
Understanding Fabric Weight and When It Matters
Fabric weight, measured in grams per square meter or ounces per square yard, is one of the most reliable indicators of a garment's intended season, formality, and durability.
William Ashford · 2024-07-06
The Lost Art of the Fitted Dress Shirt
The fitted dress shirt has been displaced at both ends of the market.
Marcus Wei · 2024-07-05
When to Break the Rules of Menswear
Menswear rules exist to provide a framework for men who have not yet developed their own taste.
Catherine Avery · 2024-07-05
A Primer on Textile Weaves Every Man Should Understand
Understanding textile weaves gives you a vocabulary for evaluating fabric quality that transcends brand names and marketing language.
Marcus Wei · 2024-07-04
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.
James Alderton · 2024-07-04