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The Menswear in The Untouchables (1987)

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

Let’s dive into the Armani designed, vintage-inspired attire of one of the best popcorn movies I’ve seen: Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables (1987).

Thus starteth the lesson.

The Menswear in Gangster Squad (2013)

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

Better get your ties on, because it’s time to talk about Gangster Squad.

Hats, Shoes, and Music: A Night at Wellema’s

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

Long post due to pictures!

Okay, maybe I should stop complaining about the lack of the cool menswear events here in LA because I went to a great one this past weekend at the Wellema Hat Co.

The Stóffa Trunk Show in Los Angeles

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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!

My Custom 1930’s Style Fedora

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

Thanks to neckbeards and the internets, fedoras have probably been ruined for everyone. It doesn’t matter if its actually a fedora (not a trilby); you will be ridiculed for wearing one. However, all of the stigma in the world didn’t stop me from getting one custom made.

Classic Style in Downtown LA, ft. Jacob and Nicholas

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Ethan M. Wong

I’m an LA native, but I don’t take advantage of it. I’ve been to LACMA and a few other cool spots, but never the Broad, which is right in Downtown LA near the Walt Disney Concert Hall and MOCA. Seeing as I had a free day with Anthony (who is originally from D.C and had never been to the West Coast), I decided to take him there to do some shooting and look at some fantastic artwork. Luckily, we were also joined by classic style enthusiasts Jacob and Nicholas. The resultant pictures were amazing.

The Armoury for Less: Mark Cho in Italy

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Ethan M. Wong

The Armoury has always been a deep source of inspiration for my outfits, due to their “international classic” aesthetic and their stylish staff. We’ve already replicated outfits from Dick Carroll’s ivy-trad style and Jake Grantham‘s 1980’s redeux, but now it’s time to look to Mark Cho, one of the founders of the Armoury.

What We Wore This Week: A 1940’s Dapper Day

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Ethan M. Wong

Dapper Day is the best bi-annual event of the year. It’s a day where you get to show up to the Disneyland park instyle, whether its vintage or modern! As expected, Spencer and I strolled around in our vintage outfits. Last time, we styled ourselves with the sharp peak lapels of the 1930’s, but this time we went 10 years later as the more laid back and swingin’ 1940’s.