The Truth About America’s Dangerous Addiction to Sugar
It's no secret that our country is fat. One need only look out the window or walk a city street to see a handful of people who qualify as obese. A friend of mine recently went to a Stevie Nicks…
Hot Water With Lemon + Ginger, Every Morning
Some months ago, two friends in the beauty and health industries, Stephen Dimmick and Angela Paul, enlightened me to the wonders of hot water with lemon. Their suggestion was to have a cup of hot water with the juice of…
Werkstatt: Shaping My Home Workspace
I work from home, which is a 450 square foot studio apartment in midtown Manhattan. I don't want to live in my office. I want my home to be a home. That said, it's important for me to maintain a…
The Custom Suit Experience at Imparali Custom Tailors
For most of us, a bespoke suit is out of reach. It's expensive. Most guys probably grab a 40R off the rack, figuring the fit is close enough, and perhaps take it to a tailor for some refinements and hope…
The Evolution of the Design of Bond’s Look
Some designers and tailors weigh in on the history of 007's suiting - from Connery to Craig - including David Mason (@conduitcut), Creative Director of Anthony Sinclair, the tailor who originated Sean Connery's look starting with Dr. No.
A Fantastic Suit Sale at Pravda 1908
Over the past couple of weeks, I've gotten to know Philip Pravda over at Pravda 1908, an exclusive family owned and run men's clothier on Madison Avenue at E. 51st Street. Several years ago, Philip took the reigns of the…
The Abandoned Kullman Car Diner on the West Side Highway
For decades, the old time diner was a staple in New York City. Vinyl booths, linoleum, aluminum, stainless steel, framed and autographed 8x10 pictures of performers, black letter boards listing daily specials, matzo ball soup, omelets, BLTs, burgers deluxe, endless…
007 Style: A Celebration of James Bond’s Original Suits
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bond films, the Barbican in London is hosting an exhibit entitled "Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style" from July 6th to September 5th. For the costume exhibition of the show, EON, the…
Studio 360: “Mad Men: Going Out in Style”
On this past Friday's episode of Studio 360, Kurt Andersen has a fascinating conversation with writer Tom Fitzgerald about the characters' clothes on Mad Men. Fitzgerald writes weekly about the subject for tomandlorenzo.com and Slate, and talks here about how…
Behind The Brand – Grenson
I've long admired Grenson Shoes for their style and quality. While they may cost more than many shoes we choose to buy, a pair of them, if well loved and tended, will last longer than any of us. In this…