Image credit: Lindsay / CC BY 2.0 There was a time in my life when I was obsessed with Jack Kerouac — which is another way of saying that I was once a man in his twenties. I first came across On The Road when I was about 18. A real sweet spot, in other […]
In a world of intricate and opaque supply chains, Harris Tweeds offers a refreshingly straightforward product that also happens to be among the best money can buy. Regardless of the time of year, do yourself a favour and put on some herringbone tweed when it’s cold out. Royal Stewart tartan has a centuries-old royal connection, […]
For my money, Jubilee watch bands are the most versatile bracelets around. Boating jackets aren’t the easiest garment to wear around town, but they do make for a heck of a good time. If you’re looking for the perfect sock for any occasion, you can’t go wrong with a pair in purple. The Jordan 1 […]
Image credit: Daniel Hartwig / CC BY 2.0 There are many artists who dress well, but few have made dressing well quite as prominent a feature of their work as David Hockney has. To look at Hockney’s portraits and figurative pieces is to encounter a host of unfailingly well-dressed subjects — the man in a […]
Levi’s are celebrating their 150th anniversary this week. Here’s how they conquered to global denim market. Adidas is a brand born from adversity that has gone on to conquer the world of sportswear. Seiko is the kind of watch brand that inspires a unique type of fanaticism among watch enthusiasts. Here’s why. Fruit of the […]
A guide to the best shops to buy men’s clothing in Scotland’s capital city. Levi’s are celebrating their 150th anniversary this week. Here’s how they conquered to global denim market. For my money, Jubilee watch bands are the most versatile bracelets around. The brilliant Bienluienapris tells me all about tailoring, watches, travel, music, and more. […]
It can be tough picking between crew necks and V-necks. To help, here’s everything you need to know about both of them. Turns out everything has a name if you look long enough. That small buckle at the back of your baseball cap is called a tri-glide slide. This is its story. Here are the […]
Image credit: Tullio Saba / Public domain Earlier this week I wrote about the high percentage of blue-, green-, and orange-coloured clothing I tend to wear. In fact, my wardrobe is pretty colourful all around. I have a weakness for things like fun shirts, madras, cowichans, vibrant tweeds, eye-catching outwear, and some admittedly obnoxious sports […]
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If you like the look of a clasp-closure coat, you can’t go wrong with the classic Fay 4 Ganci hook jacket. I’ve never had much luck reading Italo Calvino’s books, but I’ve always liked looking at his clothes. Over and above his industrial legacy, tremendous wealth, and playboy lifestyle, Gianni Agnelli had a singular sense […]