Since I was a kid, I’ve had a wild fascination with train sets, models and miniatures. When I saw this mini documentary about the work of Michael Paul Smith and his incredible creation of a 1/24th scale midcentury American town called Elgin Park, I don’t think I blinked or breathed for nine minutes straight.
Sunday is my day to catch up, recharge and prepare for the week ahead. Part of the ritual entails what I think of as "prepping my arsenal," which includes cleaning, laundry, ironing and shining my shoes, which I demonstrate in…
In this fantastic short film from Streetfilms, filmmaker Clarence Eckerson brings us to the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The effectiveness and efficiency of the bicycling mode in Groningen speaks for itself. Cars are not banned; they're just strongly…
Bryan Cranston has emerged as one of the few Hollywood men who consistently turns it out beautifully on red carpets these days. Whether in black tie, suit and tie, or suit with no tie, he shows up with smart, well-tailored,…
This past weekend, I went to my 20th college reunion at Boston College. Having never attended any of my past college reunions, I really had no idea what to expect. I just wanted to share some thoughts on what was…
It's Bike to Work week, with the official Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17. This means more cyclists on the streets of New York City, which we love. And hopefully, after NYC Bike Share officially launches later this…
Dressed for work, I pedaled at a leisurely pace up a very busy 6th Avenue at the height of the congested work day. I wanted to see how hard/easy/fast/slow the bicycle felt as a legit way to commute around midtown…
https://vimeo.com/51962571 This is by far the most concise, articulate and easy-to-follow video demonstration of how to tie a bow tie that I have come across. It was beautifully produced by The Hill-Side, a fantastic Brooklyn-based outfit for men's accessories made…
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…
I had no idea. Did you? Many thanks to Wayne Edelman (@ClothesDr) for sharing this. A whole new world opens up for fastidious gentlemen everywhere.