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The story of the shop at Gentleman’s Gazette

September 19, 2011

The Story Of The Shop At Gentleman’s Gazette

A couple of years ago, my mom (a part-time antiques dealer) came across some panama hats at an estate sale….

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The Power of the Jiffy Steamer: Jiffy J-2000 Review

September 8, 2011

The Power Of The Jiffy Steamer: Jiffy J-2000 Review

For years I’d been hearing and reading about the power of steamers, but I never quite believed what I heard….

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An Uptown Dandy visits JJ Hat Center in New York

August 3, 2011

An Uptown Dandy Visits JJ Hat Center In New York

An Uptown Dandy visits JJ Hat Center in New York

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New York’s JJ Hat Center

June 29, 2011

New York’s JJ Hat Center

news20110629_niche_market_hats My people at WNYC come through with a lovely piece on New York’s JJ Hat Center, which celebrates its…

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May 17, 2011

7

daveshumka: I’d like to offer my congratulations to my friend and colleague Dave Shumka’s friend and colleague Grampa on seven/forty-nine…

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Handmade in Italy

May 11, 2011

Handmade In Italy

Before I started blogging about this stuff, I was an avid reader of menswear blogs for years. One of my favorite…

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Mandatory Andre Benjamin reblog policy in full effect

April 22, 2011

Mandatory Andre Benjamin Reblog Policy In Full Effect

Mandatory Andre Benjamin reblog policy in full effect. White shawl dinner jacket? Check. Mother of pearl shirt studs? Check. Diamond…

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It’s On eBay: Vintage Herbert Johnson Panama Hat (7 5/8)

March 11, 2011

It’s On EBay: Vintage Herbert Johnson Panama Hat (7 5/8)

Still getting ready for a big move, which means getting some stuff that doesn’t fit out of the house. When…

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Jason Robards as Murray Burns

March 6, 2011

Jason Robards As Murray Burns

Jason Robards as Murray Burns in A Thousand Clowns, demonstrating the proper wearing of a Tyrolean hat.

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An interview with the curator of The Hat Museum

January 4, 2011

An Interview With The Curator Of The Hat Museum

An interview with the curator of The Hat Museum Tons of fascinating info on the history of hats, especially for…

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I love this picture of Alan from the Heart of America

December 17, 2010

I Love This Picture Of Alan From The Heart Of America

I love this picture of Alan from the Heart of America, demonstrating some wonderful cold-weather style. The coat’s a polo…

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Q and Answer: How Should I Dress in the Rain?

October 11, 2010

Q And Answer: How Should I Dress In The Rain?

Steve writes: I live in Vancouver; can you suggest how I should dress for the rain? The answer is yes. …

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J. Press Bobcap

August 19, 2010

J. Press Bobcap

J. Press Bobcap via SWT

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cbenjamin

August 17, 2010

Cbenjamin

cbenjamin: I also need a better peacoat… *sigh*  What I really need is a bigger paycheck.  Pants are too long,…

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