Why I Haven’t Monetized My Blog
I think it’s time I addressed something about the “business” side of this blog.
Dressing like Dustin Hoffman in “The Graduate”
Just saw the 1967 film The Graduate and I knew I had to do a post based on Benjamin (played by Dustin Hoffman) and his wonderful ivy style.
One Piece, Two Ways: The French Linen Chore Coat
Time to be like a basic #menswear blogger and do that whole thing where we take one item and style it two different ways!
Dapper Day + LACMA Celebrate Chagall: Fantasies for the Stage
Long post!
In a continuation of last year, I was invited to the latest Dapper Day x LACMA event! This time they centered the festivities around their Chagall exhibit: fantasies for the stage.
The Stóffa Trunk Show in Los Angeles
You’ve probably seen their amazing product photography on Instagram. Well, I was able to check it out in person. It was the first trunk show I’ve ever been to!
The Gaucho Shirt and Other Odd Vintage Pullovers
After talking about 1930’s polos and vintage sport shirts, it’s time to talk about their much bolder cousin: the pull-over shirt, also known as the Gaucho.
Dressing like Joaquin Phoenix from “Her”
Time to recreate an outfit from a cool movie that utilizes band collar shirts and high rise trousers!
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Polo Shirts with Denim?
I’ve been fighting the good fight to make polo shirts “cool” again. When the fit is right, the placket deep, and the collar wide, it can be a great substitute for a dress shirt and pairs naturally with a sportcoat and trousers. But what about denim?
The Vintage Sport Shirt
In the world of vintage casualwear, one article of clothing reigns supreme: the sportshirt. Because of its uniquely shaped collar (which lies flat and creates a notch, like a jacket’s lapel) it is commonly known on the internet as the Cuban or camp collar shirt. While the term loop collar has been thrown in the mix, it’s best known among true vintage enthusiasts and collectors as the sport shirt.
There have been a few articles written by other people on this subject, but none of have gone past the 1950s and 1960s in terms of history. We’re here to put the record straight on this classic piece of vintage menswear that was worn by men of all ages in a variety of different outfits.
a little bit of rest 