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.
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How to Wear that Tie You Just Got for the Holidays
Is the tie truly dead? What if you want to wear one?
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.
"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.
Dress Code Gift Guide: Holiday 2021
Chanukah is right around the corner, so here's a gift guide from Dress Code.
Pink University Stripe Oxford Cloth Button Downs
Oxford Cloth shirts in a Pink University Stripe with a Button Down Collar. Let's break that down.
Black and Blue: Mid-Light Denim with Black Slip-Ons
A love letter to Shuhei Nishiguchi.
Made to Measure and Bespoke Tailoring in New York City
Note that this is mostly just a directory listing. There's a lot of guidance out there about how to pick a tailoring house. All I'll note is to try not to get lost in quality -- if you're going to splurge on a bespoke tailor, you have to appreciate the house style.
Chocolate Eclair: Dark Brown Linen in Tailoring
It's time for another summer treat. Crunchy linen in a rich, chocolatey shade of brown will sweeten up your day. Time for a sugar rush.
Creamsicle
I've never been a citrus fan. Orange -- both the flavor and color -- never appealed to me as a child. But they grew on me over time. I can really enjoy a nice cold glass of orange juice or a deep orange sweater. In both cases, a little vanilla can go a long way.
Why I Love Silk Scarves
You can argue that there's a certain femininity to silk scarves, and there certainly can be. Whether you appreciate that or not, I think it's easy to argue that they're *super fucking cool*. So I'm making the case.
Quarantine Sales III -- Black Friday
Keeping this quick. A list, but only the good stuff.