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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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Daniel Hakimi
S.S. Daley Fall 2024 is Wonderful
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
Clothes I Want In 2024
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
A Selection of Black Friday 2023 Sales
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
Cardigans, Revisited
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
On Fit Perfectionism
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
Selections from Todd Snyder FW23
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Selections from Todd Snyder FW23

Todd Snyder's FW23 collection is really solid. I've picked out some pieces and details to highlight, including shirts, knitwear, tailoring, and a couple of statement pieces, and remark on the direction this is taking the industry in. Enjoy!
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Daniel Hakimi
Playing Around with my SLOU Seersucker Popover
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Playing Around with my SLOU Seersucker Popover

I put together four distinct outfits with my Slou seersucker popover to see what I could learn from the different applications.
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Daniel Hakimi
Communication Through Clothing part one, featuring Ethan M. Wong, Lawrence Schlossman, and Charlie Caulfield
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Communication Through Clothing part one, featuring Ethan M. Wong, Lawrence Schlossman, and Charlie Caulfield

If style is language, how do you speak it? I explore, through several interviews, different perspectives on expressing yourself through personal style. Here's part one, with Ethan Wong, Larry Schlossman, and Charlie Caulfield.
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Daniel Hakimi
How to Wear Sneakers with Tailoring
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How to Wear Sneakers with Tailoring

There's no such thing as a dress sneaker. But that doesn't mean you can't wear sneakers with tailoring. You just need to put together a casual outfit.
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Daniel Hakimi
Alfargo's Marketplace, June 2023
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Alfargo's Marketplace, June 2023

I returned to the celebration of menswear that is Alfargo's Marketplace for another round of buying, selling, chatting, and snapping fit pics. Here's what people wore. Featuring a Rowing Blazers sample sale.
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Daniel Hakimi
Dries Van Noten SS24 is Fantastic
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Dries Van Noten SS24 is Fantastic

This is a quick one. I'm just going to gush a bit, share a few of my favorite looks, and mention a few other shows you might want to check out.
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Daniel Hakimi
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