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Image is my own / All rights reserved If you read the recent entry on boat shoes, you might recall that Paul Sperry single-handedly (not counting the input of his dog Prince) solved a problem for sailors across the world and birthed a fashion icon in the process by inventing the Sperry Top-Sider. All of […]
Image is my own / All rights reserved I’ve spoken before on here about my love of cheap clothing — or, more specifically I suppose, of not spending a lot of money on clothes. It means that I’ve wiled away a large portion of my allotted time in thrift stores and swap shops over the […]
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Image credit: Pikrepo Writing recently about boxer shorts, I mentioned the age-old face-off between boxers and briefs. But there’s a related rivalry that’s equally noteworthy and has been the cause of much intercontinental confusion over the years. I’m thinking, of course, about the use of the word ‘pants’. In Britain it means underwear while in […]
Image is my own / All rights reserved If you read the recent entry on boat shoes, you might recall that Paul Sperry single-handedly (not counting the input of his dog Prince) solved a problem for sailors across the world and birthed a fashion icon in the process by inventing the Sperry Top-Sider. All of […]
You might not know the Bundeswehr Sportschuhe by name, but its DNA is everywhere in the contemporary sneakerverse. Founder Richard Duncan was kind enough to talk to me about the joys, challenges, and inspiration behind his clothing brand, Cloth & Cut. Read the full interview here. The history of camo clothing encompasses modern warfare, renowned […]
Despite historical upheavals, Timex has always been the byword for affordable watches. This is the watchmaker’s story from 1854 to the present day. The history of boxer shorts makes for a compelling read, even if you happen to be a briefs man
If you’re looking for the perfect sock for any occasion, you can’t go wrong with a pair in purple. Fruit of the Loom makes the kind of affordable clothing that easily escapes our notice, despite it being one of the oldest brands in America. If you, like me, are loath to spend a lot of […]
Image credit: XYXXBrand on Pixabay Among the longstanding rivalries in men’s wardrobes (bow ties vs. ties, belts vs. braces), few are as heated as the battle between boxers and briefs. The two have been at it in the ring of public preference for decades, with no definitive winner in sight. Trends shift from one corner […]