Perspectives
Opinions, views, and personal observations from the PTO crew.
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April 22, 2015
It’s Worth The Price, If You Believe It Is
We’re all chasing a little experienced pleasantness. That’s not just an abstract concept, researchers can measure activity in a particular…
April 16, 2015
The Under-Appreciated Brown Suit
Since most traditional men’s clothing comes from England, so do most of its rules. A commonly cited one is, “no brown…
April 2, 2015
Your Style Conscience
This is potentially the creepiest/nerdiest post I’ve ever written, so let’s get that out of the way up front. A…
February 14, 2015
Could Anything Justify $400 For A Sweatshirt?
In the years I’ve been working on Put This On, I’ve learned to take a gentler stance towards clothing prices….
November 15, 2014
Kudos To This Guy (Really)
Earlier this week, we posted about this guy, a British scientist named Matt Taylor. Why? Well, it’s probably pretty obvious….
September 10, 2014
Are You Wearing Knockoffs?
When we think of knockoffs in fashion, we typically think of the cheap imitations of luxury brands such as Chanel…
September 9, 2014
Why It’s Hard To Take Men’s Fashion Magazines Seriously
This New York Times Magazine piece features a brooding model wearing some beautiful leather jackets in a banal suburban setting….
August 14, 2014
What Is A Gentleman?
On my way home from work today, walking through Union Station in Los Angeles, I was listening to Fela Kuti’s…
August 7, 2014
Slimmer Clothes Don’t Necessarily Make You Look Slimmer
There’s no bigger myth in menswear today than the idea that slim clothes will make you look slimmer (or conversely,…
March 26, 2014
The Man Who Believed In Simplicity
Although I own more clothes than I need, and think there are a number of advantages to having a big…
March 1, 2014
Our Editorial Policies – Elaborated.
The Basics Given Derek’s excellent post about conflicts of interest in the fashion media industry, I thought I’d elaborate on…
February 26, 2014
What The Shift To Online Shopping Could Mean
US News & World Report recently put together some data showing something we’ve already long known: people are shopping less…
February 3, 2014
On The Ways We Judge Fashion And Taste
After Saturday’s post on the coming 1930s fashion exhibit, I spent some time re-watching clips from our second season. I’m…
January 8, 2014
Perspective On Pitti
Today marks the start of another Pitti Uomo, the sprawling men’s clothing tradeshow held semi-annually in Florence. Pitti is technically…
December 23, 2013
My House Shoes
Of all the shoes I own, none get more wear than these simple leather moccasins, which I use as a…