My Senior Cords
I wonder if I can actually call them senior cords since it’s been more than five years since I’ve gradated from anything!
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How I Think About Proportions & Silhouette
I just keep adding more dimensions to what comprises a POV. It’s not just about the details- it’s about the fit.
Literally!
Read MoreReflections 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 Bottom Button-Pocket Line Harmony
It’s time to finally write a full essay on what is perhaps the most important detail I pay attention to in menswear and how use it as a basis for purchases and commissions.
That detail is the Harmony that exists between a bottom button and a pocket line on the same horizontal plane.
SadCast Show Notes: Why Details Matter
Our newest podcast episode is live and focuses on why we think details matter!
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Vintage Menswear Details They Don’t Do Anymore
Extra Long Blog Post!
One of the questions I get from guys who have come across my style is “why do you like vintage”? Well the truth of the matter is, I don’t always like to wear vintage. There are a few things that modern manufacturers get right that I enjoy (extremely soft tailoring is one). If I had the money, I could possibly have an entire bespoke wardrobe. However there’s one main reason why I always return to vintage and that’s due to the details that they just don’t do anymore.
It’s On Ebay: Vintage 1930s-1950’s ties from Vintage-Haberdashers
I thought I’d steal a page from Die, Workwear and Put This ON, by letting you guys know about some vintage ties that are currently (as of July 21, 2017) on eBay! Better get them quick.
London Calling
Warning: Long post again! It wouldn’t be long if I didn’t have pictures, but where’s the fun in that?
London was the last half of my family euro-trip. Unlike in Paris, we only had a few guided tours, which freed me up to explore on my own and meet some cool people! While the style documentation is in a separate article, this post will summarize what I did each day as well as briefly talk about the outfits I wore. I hope you enjoy!
How to Dress for College: The Preppy Style
Say you want to dress up for class. However, you don’t want to wear a suit because wearing a suit is “doing too much”. What’s the best alternative? Dressing preppy! The prepster style has been an American collegiate staple since the 1960’s and is a great dressed up look to do! Here, Raj and I will show you some of the clothes you can wear to be preppy to class.
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