Shine On: The Best Guidance (and Products) for Good Shoe Care
Because well-tended shoes tell us that the wearer has self-respect, that he hasn’t lost hope and that he gives a damn.
Menswear
Suitsupply Summer Sale
A nice last-chance blowout on some stunning spring/summer items from one of the best resources for style-conscious men on a budget.
Alden and Church’s at CitiShoes, NYC
A shoe store that not only sells superlative shoes, but they include cedar shoe trees with the purchase.
Tom Ford: An Appreciation of a Master
As a man and a brand, Tom Ford is an elegant, sophisticated and masterful curator of what looks good and what turns us on.
The Clothes Brush
A simple tool that will help save your suits (and your money).
Podcast Episode 40: An Inspiring Example Of Sartorial Restraint
In this episode, I talk with Steve Wright, a smart and stylish young man who has the most edited wardrobe I've ever seen.
Grooming
A Peek at Some of My Grooming Nonsense
As I get older, hair stops growing where I want it and starts growing where I don't. Here's how I deal with it...
Ditching the Unnecessary Cost (and Waste) of Cartridge Razors
In an effort to cut the cost and eliminate the plastic waste of cartridge razor shaving, I tried another solution with very positive results.
The Absence of Mastery in the Era of the “Instabrand”
The best brands are built on a foundation of real mastery of craft. And they're very rare.
Gorgeous Travel Kits from General Knot & Co.
In addition to ties, bow ties and pocket hankies, one of my favorite American accessory brands makes exquisite dopp kits.
Lifestyle
A Vegetarian’s One-Night Stand with a Cheeseburger
I hadn’t eaten meat in almost seven years, until this past weekend...
Cleveland Without a Car? But George…
To most Clevelanders, the idea of going without a car is crazy. Not to me.
Glenn O’Brien
Glenn O'Brien influenced my approach to life, style and creativity immeasurably.
The Frustrating Truth About Luxury: It Just Looks Sexier
We covet luxury goods for a reason: because luxury brands are just better at selling a desirable aesthetic.
Dialing Down the Dairy
As I learn more, think more and see more over time, dairy is making less sense for me for many reasons.
The Luxury Agenda vs. My Agenda: A Clarification
Based on how I present myself, people often presume that I'm into labels, designers and "luxury." Quite the opposite is true.
Entertainment
George Romero, Creator of the Zombie Genre
My admiration of George Romero is two-fold: his movies and those f%ing glasses.
Logan Lucky
Steven Soderbergh is back with his first theatrically-released feature film since 2013’s Side Effects.
“You & I” by ALA.NI
Do you ever hear a song so pretty it makes you want to cry? I just discovered a bunch of them by a singer named ALA.NI.
The July 2017 Spotify Playlist: Baby Driver
One of the year's best movies is Baby Driver. One of the best parts of the movie is the music. And it's really good.
Editorial
For My Friend Cyril Brosnan, with Love and Gratitude
An elegy for Cyril, one of my best friends and one of my favorite people, who died today.
Louis C.K. and the Artful Mastery of Pushing the Envelope
Louis C.K. is a brilliant philosopher comic of our time. It's uncomfortable, thrilling and hilarious to watch.
Shampoo, Carrie Fisher’s Brilliant Film Debut
People either forget or are unaware that Carrie Fisher made her brilliant film debut in a little movie with Warren Beatty called <em>Shampoo</em> (1975).
An Abrupt Lesson on Effective Living: Showing Up
In my new normal, the pursuit of "effective living" means showing up for my mother on a whole new level.
In Search of Balance After a Rough Landing in Cleveland
My return to my hometown has been tricky to say the least.
Classic Tailoring: A Sartorial Hill I Will Die On
In an age of boredom with the classically-tailored suit, I'm sticking with the old school.
Podcast
Podcast Episode 39: The Cleveland Experiment, Vol. 1
My first episode as a resident of a well-kept secret on Ohio's north coast called Cleveland.
Podcast N.38: Record Stores Are Never Coming Back
As one of the many Americans who feel crushed by vanishing work, I'm not so…
Podcast Episode N.37: Watch Snobs, Dressing with Dignity and Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka
In this episode, I respond to some readers' reactions to an article about a…
Podcast N.36: Leaving NYC, Dog Attacks and My Funny Cousin Kathryn
Following up on the overwhelming response to my article about leaving NYC, dealing with aggressive dogs and loving every minute of my hilarious cousin in "Bad Moms."