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Gooch Collective Vol. 3: Ziggie.com In Real Life

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Ethan

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The Gooch Bros. are back again, bringing everyone back to the Arts District for a great evening of music, snacks, and great brands.

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The Appeal of Raw Hems and Distressing

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Ethan

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Trust me, it adds character!
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Partying with WM Brown at Sid Mashburn & The Bloke

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Ethan

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Oh man.  Nothing like two (nearly) back to back events filled with meat and negronis.  LA had its hands full of menswear this past weekend!

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Revisiting SJC: Spearpoint Polos and Wide-Leg Chinos

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Ethan

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It’s time to revisit one of the big reproduction companies, SJC.

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Cotton Suits and Atelier Fugue

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Ethan

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Wrinkly, hefty, and slouchy cotton is one of my favorite materials of all time.  Having it made up as a suit is a no-brainer.

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“Edgy” Menswear and Wearing Black

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Ethan

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You know those rules you always learn early in life which you later go on to break, because it’s just so much fun? Yeah, that’s me with using black (and wearing dark fits in general) within classic menswear.

To some, it’s definitely a bit subversive.  And that’s cool as hell.

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Casual Ethan: Using Alternatives/Replacements with Tailoring

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Ethan

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It’s about time that my casual attire has gotten it’s own article.  It’s certainly changed a lot throughout the years, becoming an entity that’s almost entirely separate than my sartorial outfits.

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The Guayabera Shirt

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Ethan

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I’m haven’t used mine for picking guavas yet, but I’m starting to be a fan of this shirt!  It’s like a great mix between a chore coat and a sport shirt!

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Editorial: Artist Style in the Studio & Painting

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Ethan

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I can’t believe it took menswear to get me to return to a childhood hobby.

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Ring Jacket & My Brown Balloon

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Ethan

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Ring Jacket was another store I had the pleasure of visiting during my extremely packed Japan Trip. With his great history and modern take on ivy/Italian style, it was a must.

The buying was optional, but who am I kidding? It’s Balloon!

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