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Cardigans, Revisited

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.

How to Wear Sneakers with Tailoring

casual tailoring

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.

Alfargo's Marketplace, June 2023

Alfargo's marketplace

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.

'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.

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.

Letting Loose

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

Toasted Almond: Lighter Brown Linens

Toasted Almond: Lighter Brown Linens

I'll explore a few different shades of brown linen. The unevenness of linen helps highlight the depth of each color, and actually helps recall the Maillard reaction that makes food look so good.

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

These pairings give a certain springy vibe... But they also take me right back to those ice cream trucks. The tailoring feels casual and fun and interesting, but not frivolous. The more casual outfits feel warm, clean, and inviting. They all make me smile.

Eveningwear Part Three: Getting Weird With It

Eveningwear Part Three: Getting Weird With It

You're about to see men experiment. They're going to break rules. Some of them are trying to get right to the brink of disaster, without going over. That brinksmanship is how great outfits happen. Courage in the face of "rules."

Eveningwear Part Two: Simple Variations

Eveningwear Part Two: Simple Variations

Ivory and color and a couple of other twists. Should be fun.

Eveningwear Part One: Classic Black Tie

Eveningwear Part One: Classic Black Tie

Eveningwear makes me happy. It's tailoring that's exclusively for parties. No business: just weddings, galas, holiday parties, fancy dinner parties... It's a symbol of celebration, and here, I'm going to celebrate it. This is the first album, and the simplest—classic black tie.