Episode 46: George Gets Interviewed, Part One
New year, new outlook, new theme and a new twist on this episode: I get interviewed on my own podcast.
Dress Up When You Go Out. You’ll Have a Better Time.
In the three months I worked as a host in Cleveland's sexiest dining hall, I noticed that people who dressed up seemed to have a better time.
Getting the Right Size in Rigid, Shrink-To-Fit 501 Jeans
I recently treated myself to a new pair of Levi’s Vintage 501® jeans, made in the U.S.A. with selvedge raw denim from the dearly departed Cone Mills White Oak plant in Greensboro, North Carolina, the last selvedge denim mill in the United States. The mill shut its doors after 112 years in business on December 31, 2017, and Levi Strauss is using its remaining denim reserves from the mill for its Vintage line.
The denim is glorious. It’s tough, heavy and sturdy, the way denim is supposed to be. And like all raw and rigid denim, it will shrink if/when washed. With that, a question remains: What size to buy?
Formal Shoes
Men’s evening shoes are in a class all their own, made with materials, finishes and aesthetics that distinguish them from regular dress shoes.
My 2018 Gift Guide
Here are my 10 favorite gift ideas for guys. These are things I already have (or really want). Happy shopping!
My Custom Suits from Black Lapel
There’s something really nice about shopping for a suit online, picking your fabric, making your customizations (like pick stitching, jacket lining, functional sleeve buttons, trouser cuffs and such), buying it and having it arrive at your home four weeks later, fitting like it was made for you. Because it was literally made for you.
The War on Cars
With their new podcast The War on Cars, hosts Doug Gordon, Aaron Naparstek and Sarah Goodyear had me at “Hello.”
The Real Cost of Jeans (and the Scourge of Stretch)
When I invest in clothing, I think more and more about sustainability. It reminds me of a belief I have about food: the further you take it from its natural state, the weirder it gets and the worse it is for you. As I see it, the same is true for clothing.
Dear Freelancers: Steal Cleveland. It’s Available.
While Cleveland searches for an identity and a jobs savior, this is a great time for freelancers and other independent workers to take advantage of an affordable city with a lot to offer.