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Reflections On Commissioning Custom Menswear (So Far)
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.
Read MoreThe L.L. Bean Sport Vest
Is it a vest? Is it a jacket? Who knows- it’s rad as hell though. Maybe even trad, given the maker.
Read MoreThe Brown Checked Sportcoat
SaDCast Show Notes: “B” Headwear
You wanted a full episode on headwear for fall, here you go! To be clear, not every piece listed starts with a “B” – we tried.
Read MoreSadCast Show Notes: On Casual Shirts
Spencer and I bring you a podcast recorded before quarantine happened, and its all about casual shirts! And by casual shirts, I mean nearly all of them: sportshirts, OCBDs, polos, workshirts and westerners.
We hope you enjoy!
Having Fun With Workshirts & Westerners
I thought I was done after I filled my closet with spearpoints, OCBDS, and sportshirts. “What else could there be that I could wear”, I asked myself.
The answer lies in this long blog post. And yes, these new shirts fit in perfectly with my style.
Leather Jackets Are Fucking Cool (Especially When They’re Vintage)
It’s pretty crazy to think that I’ve never discussed leather jackets in depth on the blog despite: their connection to vintage casual attire, the fact that wearing one is inherently cool, or that they seemingly go with almost every look you could be into.
A leather jacket really is the ultimate piece of casual Americana and they’re awesome, especially when they’re vintage. Honestly, this article has been a long time coming, so you better enjoy it.
Fun Pants with Tailoring
The Guayabera Shirt
I’m haven’t used mine for picking guavas yet, but I’m starting to be a fan of this shirt! It’s like a great mix between a chore coat and a sport shirt!
a little bit of rest 