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April 9, 2014
Cheap Shoes That Age Well
Although I wouldn’t call it a “rule” for myself, when I can, I try to buy things that I think…
March 17, 2014
A Beautiful Short Documentary About Nicolás Lizares
A beautiful short documentary about Nicolás Lizares, a huarachero (huarache maker) from Jalisco, Mexico. My mom happens to be in…
September 24, 2013
Ramon Puig: La Casa De Las Guayaberas
I was in Miami last week, and rather than visit South Beach, I thought I’d take my half-day of free…
August 27, 2013
We’re Less Than A Week From Labor Day, The Unofficial End Of Seersucker Season
We’re less than a week from Labor Day, the unofficial end of seersucker season (there’s no governing body for seersucker,…
July 8, 2013
Five Sneakers For Summer
As much as I like leather hard-bottom shoes, summer is really a great time for sneakers. They go well with…
They’re Unsightly, Unhygienic, And Unfit For Public Display
Dana Stevens of Slate: They’re unsightly, unhygienic, and unfit for public display.
June 30, 2013
The Weather Is So Hot Today
The weather is so hot today, it’s perfect for a seersucker suit, or better yet, killing yourself. Dave Shumka
June 27, 2013
Real People: A Light Palette For Summer Denim
In the summer swelter of the mid-Atlantic, I try to hang in there with jeans but eventually succumb and put…
June 10, 2013
Real People: Summer Linen Suit
My friend gdl203 maintains a really nice thread on StyleForum where he reposts his favorite pictures that other members have posted of themselves. It’s…
June 6, 2013
Mexicalo
Our pal and sometime contributor Noe Montes just told me about Mexicalo, a new menswear brand based here in LA….
June 3, 2013
Kent’s White Sneakers V. 2.0
Kent Wang just released version two of his plain white leather sneakers. I bought the first version late last year,…
May 22, 2013
White Denim Season
I have one pair of white blue jeans – some 501s not unlike the ones above – and this is…
May 5, 2013
Real People: Derby Day
I love The Thrifty Gent’s Derby Day outfit. All thrifted, by the way. Note the horse motif on the tie….