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…
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 Red Balloon is storytelling at its simplest and most beautiful. This thirty minute short film follows a little boy through the streets of Paris as a red balloon captures his attention on his morning walk to school. The balloon…
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…
On this episode of Here's the Thing, Alec sits down for a riveting conversation with Danny Bennett about the 30 years he’s spent managing the career of his dad, Tony Bennett.
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…
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…
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…
In August, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and cast members Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, R.J. Mitte and Bob Odenkirk visited The New York Times for a TimesTalk with culture reporter David Itzkoff. Here is…
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…