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Snapshots at My 26th

Posted on July 19 by Ethan M. Wong

Guess I gotta find some healthcare now!

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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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The Conscious and Somber Decision of Solid Jacketing

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

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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More Discussion on the Navy Blazer and Being a Preppy POC

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

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Here’s what you missed on the most recent Style & Direction bi-weekly stream!

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Partying with WM Brown at Sid Mashburn & The Bloke

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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Oh man.  Nothing like two (nearly) back to back events filled with meat and negronis.  LA had its hands full of menswear this past weekend!

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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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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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Drake’s and the Sleeveless Cardigan

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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This ain’t sponsored, I just really like this thing.

Nothing says grandpa or old-man style like a sleeveless cardigan.  And that’s exactly what I want, so I bought one!

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Dressing like G. Bruce Boyer: Field Jacket + Separates + Fedora

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

I loved this look, so I replicated it.

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Ethan’s Extremely Short NYC Adventure

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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I went to NYC and had two evenings and one full day.  Not enough time, but it was wonderful either way.

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