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NYC 2022: A Trip Just To Hang Out

Posted on October 9 by Ethan M. Wong

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Another year, another NYC trip. And boy was this one big!

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Ethan’s Solo NYC 2021 Trip

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

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My first flight in two years was to NYC. I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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Safe For Work

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

Work attire is a tricky subject in classic menswear. Are we too fashion-forward? Or are we too old school? Let’s discuss.

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The Brown Checked Sportcoat

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

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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!

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The Bottom Button-Pocket Line Harmony

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

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.

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Succumbing to Corduroy

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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I was finally entranced by the wide wales of corduroy.  How was I ever so apprehensive about it? It’s so cozy!

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On Menswear Photography

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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Photography, a fun hobby and an essential part of the menswear content machine. Let’s talk about it.

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The Jaunty Scarf

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

I think I only use the word “jaunty” when I’m talking about scarves.  And it works perfectly, as the particular ones in this article are a lot of fun, both in print and how you wear them!  Read More

Rainy Day Attire

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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It never really rains here in Los Angeles. But when it does, I have a definite love/hate relationship with the precipitation.

The past few weeks of rain inspired me to finally write about it!

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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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