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We Can’t Forget It: The Menswear In Chinatown (1974)

Posted on 27 Days Ago by Ethan M. Wong

Who could forget the belt back suits and epic ties?

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An Appreciation for Weird, Niche Vintage Menswear

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Menswear wasn’t always about being “timeless”- it was also weird. And I love it.

Well some of it.

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Reflections On Commissioning Custom Menswear (So Far)

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

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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#EthanInJapan and Menswear Stores

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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I’m back from Japan baby! And with an extra long blog post to boot.  You better enjoy it, because this took me a while.
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Shoulder Surgery

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

So, I continued doing  what you should never really do to your suit and sportcoats: alter the shoulder.  I have no regrets, as my vintage pieces are less square and way more comfortable to wear!

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Snapshots at the Dapper Day Spring 2019 Expo

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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Even though we don’t go into the parks anymore, we can always spare sometime to get dressed up for the original Dapper Day (at the expo, that is).

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Reflections & Outfits from Dapper Day Fall 2018 at Disneyland

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Enjoy true 1930’s vintage outfits from our final Disneyland Dapper Day outing!

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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 1930’s Peak Lapel, Double-Pleated Patch Pocket Belt Back Jacket

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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That title is a mouthful, but it’s exactly what this beast of a jacket is. They really don’t make jackets like this anymore!

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A Vintage Christmas Party #2

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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The vintage crew is back at the Reese household for a Christmas party! It’s a yearly tradition and a must for any vintage enthusiast, new or old.

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