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Naptime with Daniel: Snugglemaxxing, Pajama Professional, and Sleepcore
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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."
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Daniel Hakimi
The Horsebit Loafer Buying Guide
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
An Interview with the Polo Bear
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
How To Build a Warm Weather Wardrobe on a Budget
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
How to button a Double Breasted Jacket (advanced)
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How to button a Double Breasted Jacket (advanced)

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
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