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The Bold, Colorful Trouser

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Apparently I’m just inching closer and closer to being a preppy asshole. I already wear my sweater on my shoulders and wear beefy OCBDs, so this seems like the next plausible move to add to my ever expanding toolkit of classic menswear.

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Friendsgiving and A Stream on Ivy Style (The Aesthetic and the Website)

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

More like fuck ivy, am I right?

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The Navy Blazer with Brass Buttons

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

I haven’t stepped into a country club, played golf, nor am I a WASP, but I’ll still wear this slightly obnoxious, preppy garment.

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The Menswear in Knives Out (2019)

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

Just as Benoit Blanc arrives at the truth as if by looking for the “terminus of gravity’s rainbow”, you probably expected me to analyze the menswear in this fun movie.

And by the way TLJ/Rian Johnson haters can fuck off; he’s great!

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The Appeal of Raw Hems and Distressing

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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Trust me, it adds character!
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The Turtleneck as a Base Layer

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

If you thought that we were done with that 80’s douche look, you were wrong. We’re going all in, baby!

That’s still vintage, right?

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Things I Liked at J. Crew

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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I went to J. Crew and thought I’d write about things I liked!

Note: This isn’t really sponsored, but I’ll explain more within the post. 

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Rowing Blazers

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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I got a little taste of that real college experience during my trip to NYC.  It’s also quite fitting that it involved menswear!

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Try a Bold Tie for Spring/Summer

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

People say that warm weather is the best time for bold sportcoats.  But what about our neckties?

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The Drake’s Trunk Show at The Bloke

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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A little bit of London came to visit the most British part of Pasadena this past weekend.

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