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How to Build a Fall Wardrobe on a Budget

How to Build a Fall Wardrobe on a Budget

As the weather starts to get chilly, you're going to want to layer, to try new textures, and to layer. These are good ideas; this is how good wardrobes get made. I'm going to prepare you for a range of temperatures with a variety of options, and most of these options will be dirt cheap.

The Magic Behind The World's Borough

The Magic Behind The World's Borough

Consistently among the best lookbooks in menswear, Aimé Leon Dore's "The World's Borough" series reflects incredible styling, but, more than that, a human element that can't be emulated.

Naptime with Daniel: Snugglemaxxing, Pajama Professional, and Sleepcore

Naptime with Daniel: Snugglemaxxing, Pajama Professional, and Sleepcore

I want to show my appreciation for the ultimate leisure. I wanted an aesthetic that was luxurious, casual, cozy, and inviting. I want to dress, more and more, in "sleepcore."

The Horsebit Loafer Buying Guide

This is not a simple list of brands; in this article, I will explore why you might pick one type of horsebit loafer or another, explain each recommendation in a fair bit of depth, and explain what types of loafers to avoid.

An Interview with the Polo Bear

An Interview with the Polo Bear

Today, I share my interview with a living legend, and a personal idol of mine. He's been around for ages, and while he's been showing up on camera for longer than I've been alive, he's never given an interview before. This is my interview with the Polo Bear.

How To Build a Warm Weather Wardrobe on a Budget

How To Build a Warm Weather Wardrobe on a Budget

A warm weather wardrobe can be a tricky thing to build. You want to be comfortable and look good, even when it gets hot. This requires good fabrics that can both breathe and drape, and accessories or layers for complexity. Here's some guidance about how to build a warm weather wardrobe on a budget.

The Many Transformations of the Double Breasted Jacket

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The Many Transformations of the Double Breasted Jacket

Double breasted jackets come in many different layouts. Fortunately, one style of jacket allows us to compare these layouts directly. Through use of the "doppiopetto transformible," I will explore the pros and cons of the 6x1 and 6x2, and discuss how I came into possession of my own fantastic suit.

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S.S. Daley Fall 2024 is Wonderful

"Elliot's Room," Daley's playful collection, showed at Pitti Uomo this year, and it's great. This is my highlight for Fall/Winter 2024.

Clothes I Want In 2024

Clothes I Want In 2024

I've done this before—write out a selection of things I want as a guide to direct my purchases going forward. This might seem like rambling, but I hope it helps you connect to your own purchasing habits.

A Selection of Black Friday 2023 Sales

A Selection of Black Friday 2023 Sales

I'm not a big sale guy in general, but there are a few worth highlighting this time around, so here's a short list of Black Friday sales I think are worth checking out.

Cardigans, Revisited

Cardigans, Revisited

My perspective on cardigans has changed dramatically in the last five years, but I still love them. I break this album into sections on classic ribbed shawl collar cardigans; cowichan cardigans; mohair cardigans; coogi cardigans; and other types of cardigans.

On Fit Perfectionism

On Fit Perfectionism

Precise fit can be important, but sometimes, in the face of a clear overall effect and deep meaning in an outfit, considering an outfit in motion, a body in flux... worrying too much about fit can become counterproductive. Let's not lose the forest for the trees.