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Uniqlo Expands

April 7, 2015

Uniqlo Expands

New Uniqlo store openings are less exciting now that the company has an online shop, but for readers in Seattle,…

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Uniqlo to Open in Canada

January 27, 2015

Uniqlo To Open In Canada

Well, Toronto anyway.

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It’s On Sale: Uniqlo Socks

December 1, 2014

It’s On Sale: Uniqlo Socks

Uniqlo socks, the choice of colorful misers everywhere, are on deep discount. A buck a pair – choose from fifty…

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Splurging on Outerwear and Knitwear

October 15, 2014

Splurging On Outerwear And Knitwear

The centerpiece of almost any ensemble tends to be outermost layer. It’s what people see most easily, and what covers…

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Uniqlo’s Flannels

October 1, 2014

Uniqlo’s Flannels

I picked up a couple of Uniqlo flannels last month and have been happily surprised by how often I turn…

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Q & Answer: What Clothes Can You Wear for Running?

August 27, 2014

Q & Answer: What Clothes Can You Wear For Running?

Michael asks: I saw in your post about activity trackers that you run. Do you have any suggestions for good…

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Uniqlo Fits Short, Slim People … For Now

August 26, 2014

Uniqlo Fits Short, Slim People … For Now

PRI reports that Uniqlo’s expansion into the US hasn’t been very successful, partly because Americans are having a difficult time…

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Real People: The Endurance of Prep

July 17, 2014

Real People: The Endurance Of Prep

Prep style is a little like ska music (bear with me). Although it’s never really gone, every decade or so…

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Five Great Things That Come With A Leather Jacket

April 17, 2014

Five Great Things That Come With A Leather Jacket

I wear sport coats most days of the week, but for the last two years or so, I’ve been breaking…

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Real People: Intent vs. Practice

March 18, 2014

Real People: Intent Vs. Practice

Nearly every piece of clothing we own was designed as part of someone’s vision, whether that vision was personal or…

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Staying Warm at Home

November 21, 2013

Staying Warm At Home

I recently moved into a new apartment, and like most homes in the Bay Area, the insulation is terrible. Heat…

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Getting a Good Grey Sweatshirt

October 30, 2013

Getting A Good Grey Sweatshirt

Every fall season, I can’t seem to stop myself from buying more sweaters, but the one I keep coming back…

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Lunch with the FT eats with Tadashi Yanai

September 26, 2013

Lunch With The FT Eats With Tadashi Yanai

Lunch with the FT eats with Tadashi Yanai, owner of Fast Retailing and Uniqlo. It’s a slightly surprising interview in…

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Hanes Crew Socks

September 16, 2013

Hanes Crew Socks

As I’ve gotten older and my style has matured, I’ve found that my choices in socks have become really basic….

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The Simplest Casual Look

June 12, 2013

The Simplest Casual Look

Although I enjoy wearing tailored clothes on weekdays, I dress pretty casually on weekends. Lately, that’s meant dark blue jeans…

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