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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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When can you wear a suit jacket like it's a blazer?
I've seen a lot of bad advice on Reddit regarding suit jackets being worn as blazers. I've seen a lot of that advice getting upvoted.…
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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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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.…
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