Money, Menswear, and Us (or Is Money Important for Style?)
A podcast and brief essay about money, our career, and how it affects my method in buying menswear.
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High School Fits and “Trolling” RMRS
You thought Old Ethan was over? Think again- there was even more cringe before the Gatsby/Gangster Squad era of my life.
Read MoreReflections on Three Years of Podcasting
Here’s what you missed on the most recent Style & Direction bi-weekly stream: a fun candid discussion on our journey and podacasting. As of October 27th, the podcast enjoyed three years on the air (even if it wasn’t exactly consistent at the beginning).
Read MoreThe Menswear in The Untouchables (1987)
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.
Old Ethan, My Style Evolution, and The Journey to Being Myself
A big part of this blog is being intentional about the menswear aesthetic you want. My issue early on was that I didn’t know what aesthetic I wanted. In short, I didn’t even know what being “Ethan” meant.
Read on and enjoy the podcast episode about how long and anxiety-inducing this path was for me (and Spencer).
And if you’re wondering, yes, that first picture is supposed to be cringe.
Introducing the #TheSaDCast Stream and My New Aldens and Black Fedora
The 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: Talkin’ Shorts!
The next episode of our podcast is all about shorts! We talk about our favorite variations and how we like to wear them. Obviously we like wearing full pants, but that doesn’t mean shorts can’t look cool.
Jump in and follow along with the podcast!
What I’ve Worn On My Birthday
Happy Birthday to me! It’s okay if you didn’t get me anything, since I actually have something to give to you: a deep dive into what I’ve worn when celebrating my annual trip around the sun.
SaDCast Show Notes: On Milsurp & Military Clothing
Military surplus is a fun way to add some spice to your wardrobe, and Spencer and I have been doing it for a while now! We discuss the appeal of Milsurp, our favorite pieces, and where we suggest you get them, all in this much-anticipated episode.
You can also enjoy the plethora of inspiration images (which is probably the real reason you’re here…)
a little bit of rest 