Styles | a little bit of rest

My Ascot Chang Custom Suit

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Ethan

Since there are no events to cover (or even hangouts with friends too turn into editorials), I thought it would be nice to finally write an essay on one of my most requested garments: my custom suit from Ascot Chang, cut from blue Crispaire.

I went through the commissioning experience over a year ago, so my memory might be fuzzy and there aren’t as many detailed pics, but I hope you all enjoy it. It was rather nice to walk through memory line and revisit what it was like to get one of the best (and highest quality) suits I own.

Shorts, Socks, and the Schoolboy Look

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Ethan

Who would’ve thought that with all my free time, I’d regress further and dress like a little boy?
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Dressing Up in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Ethan

We may not be able to hang out and dress up with friends in real life, but luckily my friends and I all have a game that allows us to do that on an island paradise.

And to my surprise, the clothing offered was amazing. Even better than my own closet in some cases!

Regressing with Vintage Sweatshirts, Hoodies, & Sweatpants

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Ethan

Up until college, I wore hoodies and sweatshirts all the time. Suddenly, I cast them away, finding them lazy and illfitting for a gentleman in tailoring.

Then after years of breaking that cringey mindset, I find myself wearing them again, this time with a new mentality and method that would have melted 2013 Ethan’s Gatbsy-loving brain.

The Anthology Knit Tee

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Ethan

A knit tee that looks like it came straight from the 1940’s but is totally wearable today. And all the proceeds even go to charity! What’s better than that?

Menswear Places I Like to Go To in SoCal

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Ethan

I finally made a list of my favorite menswear spots I go to here in Southern California. I may not buy anything every time, but it’s always great to check in and see how Menswear is doing!

Getting Inspiration from Vintage Ski Attire

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Ethan

For quite a long time, I’ve been finding inspiration from modern sources, say from Drake’s or Bryceland’s. In this article, we go back to the past for some ideas and style cues.

It’s been a while!

Having Fun With Workshirts & Westerners

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Ethan

I thought I was done after I filled my closet with spearpoints, OCBDS, and sportshirts. “What else could there be that I could wear”, I asked myself.

The answer lies in this long blog post. And yes, these new shirts fit in perfectly with my style.

My MTO Trousers by Hertling USA

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Ethan

It’s been a while since I’ve had trousers made for me. MTO to be precise, but hey, who’s askin?

Leather Jackets Are Fucking Cool (Especially When They’re Vintage)

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Ethan

It’s pretty crazy to think that I’ve never discussed leather jackets in depth on the blog despite: their connection to vintage casual attire, the fact that wearing one is inherently cool, or that they seemingly go with almost every look you could be into.

A leather jacket really is the ultimate piece of casual Americana and they’re awesome, especially when they’re vintage. Honestly, this article has been a long time coming, so you better enjoy it.