How I Like a Jacket To Fit
With a jacket, my goal is an honest fit that conforms to my form, but doesn't hug and squeeze it. To me, it should be slightly constricting, designed to keep me upright, held together and walking tall.
Bill Maher on the Way We Dress and What It Says About Us
In his now legendary 2007 "New Rules" rant against the ubiquity of Crocs, a mode of rubber footwear once exclusive to children and mental patients, Bill Maher observed that "we're a nation of slobs who won't be happy until we…
NYFW: My Takeaway from the Spring 2014 Collections
The Spring 2014 shows are over, the dust has settled and the cocaine-fueled frenzy has worn off. Another New York Fashion Week has come to a close. As with every fashion week, there is a spectrum. On one end, we…
Citibike, A Little Nine Inch Nails Story and the Future of the Podcast
In this episode of the George Hahn Podcast, I touch on the success and positive effects I've observed about Citibike bike share here in New York City. Also, I've been listening to "Hesitation Marks," the fantastic new album from Nine…
The “No-Iron” and “Easy-Iron” Dress Shirt Problem
There is an epidemic spreading around the men's wear world, specifically in the dress shirt department. Actually, it might be more accurate to describe the problem as an "imposter" situation rather than a virus. Every year, it appears that more…
Ask George: To Be or Not To Be… In a Dinner Jacket?
In a few weeks, I have a work-related fundraising dinner to attend. It's "formal" but I'm about 90% certain I'll be in the company of men in suits, which is fine. I do have a tuxedo which rarely gets any…
Suitsupply’s Stunning Fall 2013 Lookbook
To celebrate the reopening of the Dutch National Gallery, Amsterdam-based Suitsupply has collaborated with Rijksmuseum to create a stunning campaign for their Fall 2013 collection. The rich colors and textures go beautifully with the classic paintings from old masters. And…
The 1963 March on Washington Dress Code
When you look at photos of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28th, 1963, notice the men. Among the 250,000 people who came to the capitol from all over the country, a huge percentage of the…
What’s In My Shaving Kit?
I love my Dopp kit. It's a durable, gray, waxed canvas bag made by Wm. J. Mills Sailmakers in Greenport, NY. I acquired this indestructible bag from Brooklyn's own Owen & Fred, purveyors of smart, handsome, well-made and affordable accessories…
My Sullivan Loveseat from Thrive
For years, I tried to cheat reality with a tragic series of inexpensive and truly cheap sofas, sofa beds and futons, adding to the growing pile of trash furniture that graces Manhattan's sidewalks on moving days. There comes a time…