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Reflections & Outfits from Dapper Day Fall 2018 at Disneyland

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Enjoy true 1930’s vintage outfits from our final Disneyland Dapper Day outing!

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Altering the Shoulder

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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I did the one thing you shouldn’t do at the tailor: alter the shoulders.   Read More

Dapper Day x LACMA: David Hockney

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Always a pleasure to be invited to the latest Dapper Day x LACMA event!  This time they celebrate their latest exhibit, which centers on famed British painter David Hockney and his 82 Portraits & 1 Still Life.   

There’s also some great candids and portraits of our own that I hope will serve as an editorial/lookbook of sorts.

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Pulling Off the Bow Tie

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Jumping full force into my nerd status by wearing bow ties.

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The Uniqlo Knit Polo

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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These polos are knit and ribbed  for our pleasure.

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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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Snapshots at Dapper Day Spring 2018

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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After a night at the expo, it’s time to dress up for a day in the Disneyland parks.

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Purchased on eBay: The Polo RL Cotton DB Suit

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Early Polo RL is one of the best ways to get a 1930s-40’s looking suit that isn’t actually vintage.  eBay can really come in clutch!

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Pulling Off The Menswear Beret

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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I won’t tolerate any French jokes.  Well, maybe just one.  How could you not?

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The 1930’s Peak Lapel, Double-Pleated Patch Pocket Belt Back Jacket

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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That title is a mouthful, but it’s exactly what this beast of a jacket is. They really don’t make jackets like this anymore!

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