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Reflections On Commissioning Custom Menswear (So Far)

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Ethan

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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The Duffle Coat

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Ethan

All I need now is a red bucket hat in order to essentially Disneybound my favorite bear. It’s just so cozy!

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On Menswear Communities & The Importance of Friends

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Ethan

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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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Picking with the Boys at Vintage Productions

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ethan

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I finally get to document a vintage warehouse for you guys, with plenty of phone, film, and DSLR pics for you to enjoy. We also wore a bunch of good fits, if you like that sort of thing.

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The New Name

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Ethan

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I altered the name of the blog- did you notice? Don’t worry; that’s the only thing changing about it.

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Music, Menswear & Me

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ethan

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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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The Feb ’21 Bonus, Giving Advice, Discussing POV, and Codifying Menswear

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Ethan

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Happy Valentine’s Day! As a gift, I have a few stream recaps and a hilarious bonus episode. Sorry, no chocolates from me.

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On Slouch & Stuffiness

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Ethan

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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The Conscious and Somber Decision of Solid Jacketing

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Ethan

I don’t typically do New Year’s Resolutions (because I can never keep or remember them anyway), but one thing I have been doing is letting my checked jackets rest in favor of solid jackets and suits.

I swear I’m still the same Ethan!

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Having a Style POV & a Desired Aesthetic

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Ethan

I’ve spent many an essay talking about how I’ve intentionally picked a certain piece or done a style move based on an aesthetic, but it’s about time I wrote a singular article on why having an aesthetic (or a POV) is important.

There’s also a podcast episode about it too!

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