An Art Deco Cruise

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Before airplanes and road trips took over America, the cruise was the premier vacation.  You get to sail to exotic places while dining with the captain, play shuffleboard with your neighbors, or simply take a stroll on the deck to gaze upon the starlight reflected on the sea.  Back then, passengers didn’t wear oversized hawaiian shirts or lengthy board shorts.   In the 1930s, people wore their very best while on vacation.  They had casual jackets and pants that today would look too dressy, for even the office.  Keeping with tradition, Spencer and I wore our Sunday best for a little Art Deco cruise on the grand Queen Mary. Read More

Ethan’s Style Inspirations (Or Guys You Should Follow)

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As I’ve admitted many times before, I have not always dressed well.  In fact, it took me halfway into my first year at college for me to start wearing button up shirts (that didn’t fit).  What inspired me to dress well was looking at the guys on campus who looked like I wanted to look.  They walked around with confidence, each having their unique outfit that made them special.  I was jealous! I craved to the ability to look good and not just wear shorts and a tee everyday.  Eventually I realized that I should stop wanting to dress like them; I should just do it. Read More

Wearing a Tie Bar

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I’ve been waiting a long time to talk about what I believe is the most abused and incorrectly worn pieces of menswear.  Guys have worn tie bars in an attempt to look classy ever since Mad Men revived the modern suit look seven years ago.  Many times, guys fail because they simply don’t know how a tie bar is supposed to work.  That’s where my article comes to the rescue.

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Keep Your Head Cool With Summer Straw

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Guys today rock felt fedoras, snapbacks, and beanies throughout the year, but there is only one type of material that works best for hats in summer:  straw.  These straw hats are guaranteed to keep the sun out of your face and help you look classy during these next hot months.  But which one is right for you?  Check out four of my favourite styles!

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Styles at McGinty’s Vintage Opening

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It’s been a while since we’ve seen some other vintage styles!  Luckily, I was invited to McGinty’s in Pasadena for a preview opening of their new menswear section.  Apparently, all of this stuff has been kept in storage containers for 14 years and now we got to take a look!  Even though there was some awesome stuff for sale, the guys that went didn’t look too shabby either!  Here’s some great looks!

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