Our Own Little Golden Era
The 1930s-1940s era of tailoring is widely beloved. We call it the "golden era." But we can choose to view 2026 as a different kind of golden era. Let's look at the good in the present.
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How To Get The Classic Armani Look in 2025
There's good news, and there's bad news.
How to button a Double Breasted Jacket (advanced)
Double breasted jackets come in many different layouts. Fortunately, one style of jacket allows us to compare these layouts directly. Through use of the "doppiopetto transformible," I will explore the pros and cons of the 6x1 and 6x2, and discuss how I came into possession of my own fantastic suit.
On Fit Perfectionism
Precise fit can be important, but sometimes, in the face of a clear overall effect and deep meaning in an outfit, considering an outfit in motion, a body in flux... worrying too much about fit can become counterproductive. Let's not lose the forest for the trees.
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.
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
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.
Letting Loose
Your shirt doesn't have to stop at the second button.
"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.
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.
Alfargo's Marketplace, May 2022
There's a new vintage menswear popup in New York City. Alfargo's Marketplace, "The Menswear Garage Sale," brings together cool guys with cool clothes to sell. I wanted to write about a few of the cool men and women I met there, and encourage you to pop by too.
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.