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The Brown Checked Sportcoat

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

This has been one of my grails. And like my Aldens, I wear it as much as I can.

But honestly, it’s less about the grail itself and more so the concept of it. The concept of the best sportcoat you could have. Move over, navy hopsack!

Striped Shirts + Patterned Ties: A Shortcut to Vintage Style

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

If you don’t have a desire to wear vintage tailoring but want to achieve a vintage look, don’t worry- it’s as easy as wearing a striped shirt and patterned tie.

Instantly looks old school and displays a mastery over classic style, while still looking easy!

Ethan’s Grails: The 1930’s Unstructured Navy Flannel DB Belt Back Jacket

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

Phew. That title is a mouthful, isn’t it?

As I continue to be more intentional in my buying (instead of buying random thrifts for the sake of tailoring), I’ve decided that my money could be better used on obtaining grails, both for wear and use in a bespoke reproduction. One of the first ones was the 1930’s brown SB patch pocket suit (with gorgeous lapels). This jacket was the next one.

Tailoring a $3 Thrifted Suit: A Brown Chalkstripe Three Piece

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

I’m always on the lookout for cheap, vintage suits. You’re guaranteed to find great suits at vintage stores like Joyride or from sellers like Benny, but there’s nothing like the feeling like scoring a great piece at a thrift store. If you look hard enough and have great patience, you can definitely find some cool stuff! And sometimes, you’ll find it on a sale day where your suit will cost $3.