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April 28, 2015
What You Can Really Afford: Kent Wang’s Sunglasses
When you’re young whether you can afford something means “is the value of the money in your pocket equal to…
April 20, 2015
The Transitional Field Jacket
Now that the weather has warmed up a little, it’s time to put away the heavy coats and break out…
April 13, 2015
Scenes From The Rose Bowl
My mother’s in town, and since she’s an antiques dealer, that means a trip to the flea market. One of…
March 11, 2015
Want An Affordable Leather Jacket? Go Vintage
Every once in a while, we’ll get an email from a reader asking where can they score a leather jacket…
March 10, 2015
Seattle’s Jack Straw Opens Online
“In America the distance between wanting something and having it delivered to your living room is not terribly great.” -Gary…
March 4, 2015
Keychains For Guys Who Wear Slim Jeans
Let’s admit it: slim, raw denim jeans don’t make for very good carrying space. The back pocket can easily hold…
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….
January 29, 2015
Five Distinctive Non-Fashion Sneakers For $100 Or Less
2015 is a good time to like sneakers. Whether you’re into retro styles, designer takes on classic sports shoes, or…
December 16, 2014
Own The Jackets That Nearly Ruined Buzz Bissinger
“Get a U-Haul.” In an e-mail to Matthew, CEO of luxury consignment business Luxeswap, Buzz Bissinger wanted to communicate the…
November 26, 2014
If You See These Clothes For Sale On Black Friday, It’s Because They’re About To Be Uncool
Laura Bradley of Slate writes: Come Black Friday, retailers will slash prices on everything from iPads to high-end loose leaf…
August 21, 2014
Fake Deals
Medium has a story today on the less-than-honest business practices of discount and outlet stores. An excerpt: Despite common belief,…
July 10, 2014
Where To Buy Good Pants (Part Two)
The market for trousers is pretty wonky. There’s surprisingly not that many good options, and despite there being a new…
July 9, 2014
Where To Buy Good Pants (Part One)
Readers often ask us if we have any recommendations for where to buy good trousers. Usually grey flannels, as those…
June 11, 2014
Alternatives To Common Projects
The price of minimalist sneakers has really gone through the roof in the last few years. Common Project’s low top…
June 7, 2014
Q And Answer: Where Can I Find Odd-Sized Suits?
Mike asks: Where can I find odd/less common suit sizes (my natural fit is a 45r, which is quite difficult…