Quarantine Sales III—Black Friday
Keeping this quick. A list, but only the good stuff.
Daniel Hakimi
How to Talk About Collared Shirts
I wrote this very long guide to help you understand everything you want to understand about shirts. I don't expect you to read the whole thing, but if there's anything you want to know about shirts that you don't see in here, please, let me know!
Quarantine Sales—Part Two
I've been holding back the urge to do this again. But this Ring Jacket sale needs to be acknowledged. So here we are.
The Gaze, and other philosophical perspectives: Is it even possible to dress entirely for yourself? For that matter, is it possible to dress for others? Can we ever be understood?
When you realize that language and communication are meaningless, absurd, and incoherent; you're imprisoned by the gaze of others; you're trapped in a continuous process of redefining what humanity is meant to be; and free will itself is nothing but a paradox, getting dressed hits different.
Fun Poses in Menswear
These guys dance, play, eat, drink, finger-gun... They make their photos stand out, they highlight what's great about their clothes, and they have fun doing it.
How Formal is Formalwear?
While it's mired in tradition and rules, I'm going to take this opportunity to express something about eveningwear: I'm going to explain the odd sense in which eveningwear is *more casual* than lounge suiting.
Quarantine Sales
I wasn't planning on writing about sales very often, but there are a few going on right now that need to be noted.
A Visit to Kent Wang in New York City
Oh, the things we do to look good.
Your Guide to Leap Day 2020
You know the saying -- "Rhubarb red, eat away; rhubarb green, don't eat them!"
Meermin Mallorca Horsebit Loafer Review
This is equal parts review and love letter. Unfortunately, you can't buy these shoes -- but you can buy other Meermins, and you should.
Why I Love Belted Outerwear and Cinched Waists
When is a coat like a blanket?
A belt or cinch allows you to play with a piece's silhouette, shaping a garment in fantastic ways.
Versatile, but not Minimal
As you move from a *basic* wardrobe to a more mature one, you will want some more unique pieces that stand out, or help you stand out. In this article, I intend to explore a few ways you might choose to build on your basic wardrobe while still keeping each piece versatile.