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On Cinematic Dressing

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Ethan M. Wong

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Is that Ethan and Spencer? Or is it two guys from the 1940’s who grew up on opposite sides of the US and were forced to become best friends?

Sounds like a movie doesn’t it? That’s the point!

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The Bold, Colorful Trouser

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Apparently I’m just inching closer and closer to being a preppy asshole. I already wear my sweater on my shoulders and wear beefy OCBDs, so this seems like the next plausible move to add to my ever expanding toolkit of classic menswear.

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Jason Sandagon’s Punk Rock Attitude

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Let’s talk to the guy that enraged Ivy-Style.com who happens to be one of the best friends I’ve made in menswear. Through the internet, that is.

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Succumbing to Corduroy

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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I was finally entranced by the wide wales of corduroy.  How was I ever so apprehensive about it? It’s so cozy!

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The Bloke Holiday Party & Ring Jacket Trunk Show

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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Had some Holiday fun with the SoCal menswear scene at one of my favorite, if not only, classic menswear stores in Los Angeles!  It also happened to be the site of the seasonal Ring Jacket trunk show, which I had always wanted to check out.

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The Turtleneck as a Base Layer

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

If you thought that we were done with that 80’s douche look, you were wrong. We’re going all in, baby!

That’s still vintage, right?

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A Stóffa Trouser Review

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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It’s always nice to treat yourself for a pair of custom trousers.  Today, we review my latest purchase: chocolate brown peached cotton from Stóffa.

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The Squad at the Dapper Day Spring 2018 Expo

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

Your favorite boys get to represent classic menswear at the latest Dapper Day Expo.

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The Vintage 1950’s Cinch-Back Flannels

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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I apologize for the ass shot, but these cinch-back trousers make it worth it.  They’re definitely hard to find, as I’d only seen them in pictures and illustrations before now!

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The Menswear in New York

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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Warning: Extra freakin’ long blog post

NYC definitely beats LA in all aspects of classic menswear. Not only are there way more cool stores over there, but the young guys all dress the part as well.  Here’s what I was able to document (as well as some of my own outfits).

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