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How Harry Styles Wears Tailoring

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How Harry Styles Wears Tailoring

There are common threads in the ways Harry Styles wears tailoring. These common threads run through different stylists, and seem to indicate a deeply personal style. I'm going to break down that style, that language, and provide you with practical insights.

A Conversation with Buzz Tang of The Anthology

A Conversation with Buzz Tang of The Anthology

I recently had a chance to sit down with Buzz Tang of The Anthology. What follows is a deep dive into not only what makes great clothing, but the spirit of a modern bespoke brand.

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.

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.

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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

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.

Quarantine Sales -- Part Two

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.

Black Lapel Made to Measure Suit Review

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.

How To Talk About Suits

How To Talk About Suits

Quick and dirty: a suit is a set of matching garments, consisting of a jacket, pants (or a skirt, or something), and optionally, a vest/waistcoat. They have to match.