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Daniel Hakimi

Eight Brands Making Unique, One-of-One Shirts For The Summer

One of a kind shirts. Literally. Unique. Non-fungible. Like, you can't get two of the same shirt, they didn't make that many. I mean... we could discuss this concept at length in a discrete mathematics class, but I hope you get it by now. One of one. There's power in that.

How Harry Styles Wears Tailoring

casual tailoring

How Harry Styles Wears Tailoring

There are common threads in the ways Harry Styles wears tailoring. These common threads run through different stylists, and seem to indicate a deeply personal style. I'm going to break down that style, that language, and provide you with practical insights.

A Conversation with Buzz Tang of The Anthology

classic menswear

A Conversation with Buzz Tang of The Anthology

I recently had a chance to sit down with Buzz Tang of The Anthology. What follows is a deep dive into not only what makes great clothing, but the spirit of a modern bespoke brand.

What's *not* the Old Money Aesthetic?

What's not the Old Money Aesthetic?

TikTok's recent obsession with the "Old Money Aesthetic" misses the mark. So I'm going to have some fun and tear it apart. Postscript by ZG Burnett.

'stache

'stache

Moustaches are tricky. They can give hipster, old-timey porn star, or, worst yet, cop vibes. Some guys can make them work. I'm not sure why. Get ready for some pure inspo.

Pitti Uomo 103 Highlights

Pitti Uomo 103 Highlights

Men go to Pitti Uomo to get dressed like it's blood sport. They buy, and drink, and shoot, and *get fitted*. Here are our highlights.

How to Wear that Tie You Just Got for the Holidays

How to Wear that Tie You Just Got for the Holidays

Is the tie truly dead? What if you want to wear one?

The Second Button Gift Guide: Dos and Don'ts

The Second Button Gift Guide: Dos and Don'ts

A gift guide with recommendations for Socks, Whiskey paraphenelia, reading material, fancy ingredients, accessories, and fun exercise doodads.

Black and Brown

Black and Brown

Black and brown. A forbidden combination. Why do people say these colors don't work together? They look *fantastic* together. Like, consistently. Here, I'll prove it.

The Difference Between Linen and Linen: A Commentary on Linen for the Colder Months

The Difference Between Linen and Linen: A Commentary on Linen for the Colder Months

Hope you haven't put all your linen away yet.

Letting Loose

Your shirt doesn't have to stop at the second button.

"Dress Code" is now "The Second Button"

"Dress Code" is now "The Second Button"

While hype for the show might not last forever, it will always be important to me. Does "the second button" really make or break the shirt? I don't think so. But I'm loving the conversation.