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Safe For Work

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Work attire is a tricky subject in classic menswear. Are we too fashion-forward? Or are we too old school? Let’s discuss.

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Merch x Menswear

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

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After years of being told to avoid graphics and phrases on our clothing, classic menswear seems to have come full circle on merch and branded clothing. It’s weird but almost nostalgic in a way.

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Who Do I Write For?

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Would you believe me if I said “no one”?

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On Dressing Authentically

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Despite the variety of styles, I think we all dress authentically. Whatever that word means!

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Yes, Menswear Can Be Practical

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Kinda. You just gotta make it so!

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Musing on the Post-Pandemic Future of Menswear

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

As we start to see a glimpse of a post-pandemic world, one has to wonder what the future of menswear will look like! It may not be #menswear, but perhaps something that mixes slouchy tailoring with streetwear, gorp, neo-ivy/prep, and a bunch of Seinfeld-meets-Sopranos.

I still haven’t seen either of those shows.

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Reflections On Commissioning Custom Menswear (So Far)

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Some of the best menswear I’ve come to own has been some form of custom: MTO, MTM, and Bespoke. Despite it being the “endgame” of a classic wardrobe, it’s still a simultaneously aspirational and anxiety inducing thing to go through.

Let’s dive in and talk about it.

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On Menswear Communities & The Importance of Friends

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

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We’ve talked about POV and Slouch, but do you guys wanna know the real way to pull of an aesthetic in confidence? Have a good community and friend group. I’m serious.

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Music, Menswear & Me

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

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I feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life to discuss the relationship between music and menswear and how it applies to me. Get ready for a great podcast episode and a full essay that’s tangentially (at best) related to clothing.

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On Slouch & Stuffiness

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Let’s dive into my favorite word to describe my approach to menswear and why I think it’s actively good to avoid being stuffy.

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