Yesterday, The New York Times ran a piece in the Style section about the disappearance of the political “power watch” – a watch that seemed to really suit a world leader. Elegant, masculine and made in the USA, Shinola is the perfect watch for the modern American president.
For several years now, menswear has been plagued with a trend that does a grave disservice to the wearer. I speak of the short jacket/blazer epidemic that has adult males looking like air hostesses on Hipster Air.
I don’t expect to get anything for free (though I’m delighted on the rare occasions when I do). As someone who appreciates quality and standards, I fully understand…
Through my early thirties, I would get really into Halloween. As I ease into my mid-forties, I’ve toned it down considerably, but I still enjoy a little sartorial flourish to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve…
For the first 40 years of my life, I was a regular meat-eating guy. After I adopted my dog in late 2009, something shifted and a personal evolution of sorts began.
You cannot underestimate the importance of shoes. They say a lot about us. And it’s not about expensive shoes versus inexpensive ones. It’s about well-chosen shoes that are…
As far as I’m concerned, Alden makes the definitive classic chukka boot. I’ve wanted a pair for a very long time. A couple of weeks ago, I finally got them…
I’m an avid fan and user of the much beloved Field Notes. They’re smart, they’re handy, and they fit very discretely and unobtrusively in the breast pocket of…
When it comes to accessories and jewelry on men, I’m a less-is-more kind of a guy. In a land of sartorial screamers desperate to be noticed for something……
Last week, I wrote a post about how I solve my dress shirt problem, specifically accommodating the list of “musts” I have with dress shirts. It turns out…