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Wearing Bluchers and Derbies

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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I thought I was strictly an oxford or a loafer man.  Surprisingly, now I find myself wearing a third option that I have “just discovered”.  I’m probably just late to the party.

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On the Subject of Fedoras

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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As fall approaches, it’s about time that we talked about this classic piece of headwear.  Apparently, going from an almost-full on rejection to a newfound appreciation is the theme of this blog! 

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The Menswear in New York II

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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After a 3000+ word recap of my trip (that omitted things like the Rowing Blazers event and our visit to some vintage stores) it’s time to talk about what you’ve been waiting for: the outfits.

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My Big NYC Trip

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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I returned to the city so nice that they named it twice (the other name is Manhattan)!  This time, I decided to bring my friends along for a full vacation/menswear trip.

Do I even have to warn you how long this is going to be?

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Summer Uniform: Sport Shirts, Alohas, and the Runaway Collar

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

Call it the vacation look, the vintage throwback, or whatever you like. It’s something that we’re doing to keep stylish and cool as LA gets into the July heat!

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A Case for The Bucket Hat

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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If you didn’t like the knit cap article, you’re definitely not going to like this one.   Read More

The Monsivais & Co. One Year Party

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Congratulations to Monsivais & Co for surviving one year of brick and mortar!

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Editorial: Shorts on the Fourth (of July)

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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We ate some food, drank some dranks, and exposed our legs this past Independence Day.  I’m won’t get into a lot of detail, but let’s just say that our poops were very good the next day.

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An Ode to Denim and Chambray Shirts

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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We love these shirts and so should you.

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Review: Oxfords & Loafers from 51 Label Co.

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Do you know what the clock says? It says it’s time for a review! We look at two shoes from 51 Label Co., a new shoe company based in Singapore.

Disclaimer: We received two pairs of shoes in exchange for this review.

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