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Raggedy Threads and Inspiration LA 2019

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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We never tire of events here in SoCal, especially since we’re so starved when compared to all the other fashion capitals of the world.  As February is finally here, it means that it’s time for our favorite (and perhaps only) trade show: Inspiration LA.

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The Tellason Coverall Jacket

Posted on June 14, 2018 by spencerotte

Time to get dangerous with denim.  Read More

Inspiration LA 2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Extremely, outrageously long blog post.  Just scroll for pictures.

Your favorite vintage sartorial nutheads are back and actually had fun at Inspiration LA.  This time we weren’t loners and actually brought along a couple of friends!

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The Wellema Hat Co.

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

We talked about doing interviews and features a long time ago, and I’m glad to finally bring that to the blog.  Our first guest is Cody Wellema, of the Wellema Hat Co., who has an atelier that is literally five minutes from where I live.

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Unexpected Layering: The Vintage BDU Camo Army Jacket

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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Never thought I’d be a guy who wore camo, but I definitely caved.  It’s now one of my favorite pieces to wear!

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The Put This On Holiday Market

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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You know that I complain a lot about the lack of LA menswear events, but luckily Jesse Thorn had us covered.  Spencer and I briefly attended the Put This On Holiday Market!

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Polo Shirts with Denim?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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I’ve been fighting the good fight to make polo shirts “cool” again.  When the fit is right, the placket deep, and the collar wide, it can be a great substitute for a dress shirt and pairs naturally with a sportcoat and trousers.  But what about denim?

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The Monsivais & Co Grand Opening

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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This past weekend, Spencer and I attended the Monsivais & Co Grand Opening party at their newly opened showroom in Highland Park.  It was a great event, with some great style worn by the attendees.

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The LVC 1878 “Pantaloons”

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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It doesn’t matter if you like Scandinavian minimalism, workwear, or something tailor-focused;you gotta have jeans.  I am no stranger to denim, but I never thought I’d get jeans from 1878.  These were such an oddity but they fit well, so I bought them.

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Unexpected Layering: The Vintage Chore Coat

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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It’s time to take the chore coat out of the realm of workwear and add in some tailoring. Because you know, that’s kind of our thing here.
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