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A Visit to Kent Wang in New York City
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A Visit to Kent Wang in New York City

Oh, the things we do to look good.
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Daniel Hakimi
Your Guide to Leap Day 2020
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Your Guide to Leap Day 2020

You know the saying -- "Rhubarb red, eat away; rhubarb green, don't eat them!"
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Daniel Hakimi
Meermin Mallorca Horsebit Loafer Review
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
Why I Love Belted Outerwear and Cinched Waists
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
Versatile, but not Minimal
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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.
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Daniel Hakimi
A Visit to Leffot in New York City
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A Visit to Leffot in New York City

Leffot was just across the street, and yesterday was a beautiful day, so I popped right over for a quick look at their selection.
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Daniel Hakimi
A Glossary of Dress Shoe Styles—Names, Photos, and Descriptions
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A Glossary of Dress Shoe Styles—Names, Photos, and Descriptions

I started writing this guide in an attempt to catch everything worth catching. I ended up running into more styles than I could really hope to capture... But hopefully, this is good enough.
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Daniel Hakimi
A Visit to Supply & Advise in Miami
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A Visit to Supply & Advise in Miami

Upscale menswear shop that has a dual personality. On the first floor you'll find Americana and military-inspired collections. On the second floor, you'll be wooed by their top notch suiting collection featuring brands like Ring Jacket, Hamilton, Drake's, etc.
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Daniel Hakimi
Off Kilter: An Asymmetry Inspiration Album
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Off Kilter: An Asymmetry Inspiration Album

Asymmetry is largely about weirdness, to me. It's about going off-balance on purpose, on throwing away classic silhouettes and predictable patterns for something that clashes with itself, and demands a new perspective. You're going to see a lot of weird shit in this album. Enjoy.
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Daniel Hakimi
What in the Sweet Hell is a Dress Boot?
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What in the Sweet Hell is a Dress Boot?

The word "boot" has often times been oversimplified to refer particularly to casual boots. This oversimplification in turn feeds the misunderstanding that all boots are casual. I'm here to remind you that they aren't.
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Daniel Hakimi
Black Lapel Made to Measure Suit Review
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Black Lapel Made to Measure Suit Review

TL;DR -- this suit has only grown on me over time. If you don't need your suit immediately, and have had a hard time finding a good fit off the rack, Black Lapel provides an excellent value.
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Daniel Hakimi
Cool, Cozy, and Everything In Between: A Cardigan Inspo Album
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Cool, Cozy, and Everything In Between: A Cardigan Inspo Album

Cardigans are just that important.
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Daniel Hakimi
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