Menswear
Embracing Style and Sustainability: The Benefits of Second Hand Shopping
The benefits of buying men's clothing in second-hand stores span beyond the mere money saving. It's a sustainable, ethical, and personal way to approach fashion, providing us the opportunity to express ourselves while contributing to a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible world.
Making Everyday a Special Occasion
In this economy, personal investments come at some extra cost: the care we diligently owe to worthy items, a cashmere jumper, a silvered candelabra, a bespoke shirt, some made-to-order shoes, or whatever else it might be. “Let’s save it for a special occasion”, so we say. The expression is a familiar one, one we use a lot of the time. And, to be honest, I think it’s wrong.
Hats Off to Tradition: A Look Inside America’s Oldest Hatmaker
Amidst the symphony of drumming machinery and the whistling of steam blow-off valves at Bollman Hat Company, one can't help but be drawn into the captivating world of hat-making. The essence of this craft lies not only in the final products, gracing the heads of stars the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant, but in the tools of the trade themselves. These specialized instruments, some dating back to an era when most of us were yet to be, possess a unique allure.
Timeless Garments With a Personal Twist: Formula Iozzi’s Approach to Menswear
Formula Iozzi is an Italian menswear brand animated by an unapologetic passion for engines and adventure. Its founder Federico Iozzi talks us through this issue of Brand Talks, explaining his very personal approach to garments design and his vision for the future of his brand.
Are You Embracing Linen?
I have to admit that I am woefully late to the linen game. Having once thought that the wrinkles of the fabric were somehow a sign of dishevelment, I now see how wrong I was. Linen, for me, has been the best discovery of mine, sartorially speaking, this year. And, dear Reader, I am here to convince you of the same.
How Many Ties Is Too Many?
It used to be a running joke: I owned 77 ties. According to my girlfriend (now wife), that was too many for a 27-year-old to own. Ever since then (nine years ago), I’ve stopped counting – mostly out of fear of coming clean with my wife – but I would bet my life that number has climbed. But really, how many ties is too many?
A Summer-Weight Blazer Cures All Woes
Four years ago, I was having a bad day. (While I won’t go into details, the fact that I can remember the circumstances many years later is an indication of just how bad.) I’m not sure how I decided this – maybe I had something to return? – but I found myself at Suitsupply.
How Music Influences a Man’s Attire
Over the weekend I was perusing my vinyl collection, I got immersed in my thoughts and I realized that in my teenage years I listened to everything from Michael Jackson, Guns N Roses, and Simply Red to Run DMC, KRS One, and A Tribe Called Quest. I know during that time no one could have told me about wearing a suit. My wardrobe staples were baggy jeans, hoodies, and Timberland boots. I was heavily influenced by the Hip Hop DJ and b-boy culture. As I thought on it some more, I began considering if the music I listened to influenced my attire or if they both matured together.
Are Khakis Cool Again?
For many Men of a Certain Age, khakis have never really gone out of style. But for me, at 30-years-old, it’s been a bit of a more contentious relationship. My formative years were growing up in the mid-aughts, where skinny jeans reigned supreme. A decade on and I’m happy to report the pendulum has now swung to the classic khaki.