A New Life for an Old Harris Tweed
After some tailoring, a recent eBay purchase turned into one of my favorite new/old garments.
Two Common Mistakes Men Make When Wearing a Jacket
In this video, I talk about two very common mistakes men make when wearing a single-breasted jacket or blazer with two or three buttons. The mistakes involve 1.) how to button the jacket, and 2.) when or when not to button the jacket at all.
Suit Jacket Length: Cover Your Ass
For several years now, men’s wear has been plagued with a trend that does a grave disservice to the wearer. Though not as covert as the no-iron shirt epidemic, it is doubly insidious in how its unfortunate effect can be detected from a great distance.
I speak of the short jacket/blazer thing.
How I Stuff a Pocket Square into a Jacket Pocket
Over the years, more than a few guys have asked me how I load my pocket squares (hankies) into the breast pocket of a jacket or blazer.* In this brief video, I show how I do it with cotton, linen and silk hankies.
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.
Some Perspective on the Cost of Clothing
In this episode of The George Hahn Podcast, I lend my perspective on the cost of clothing and our often unreasonable expectations about it. To me, the expectation of the cost of a very simple garment like a t-shirt or…
Men’s Madison Bike Blazer from Lands’ End Canvas
Named after their hometown of Madison, WI, this smart and handsome wool blazer from Lands' End Canvas is right up my bicycle-loving alley. It comes packed with anything a style-conscious bicycle commuter could ever need: Premium wool Soft knit body…
A New Life for an Old Jacket from Salvation Army
On a lap through Salvation Army a couple of weeks ago, my eye was caught by this jacket. When I tried it on, it fit in the shoulders and chest, but needed to be taken in a bit in the…
New Navy Jacket from UNIQLO
Strolling past UNIQLO's flagship store on Fifth Avenue the other night, I figured I'd stop in and do a lap. If you haven't been, go. The store is riddled with fantastic and handsome (and inexpensive) clothes, from basics like socks,…
UNIQLO Wool Blended Jacket
I'm kinda in love with this blended wool jacket from UNIQLO. It's a smart, timeless jacket that comes in gray tweed (pictured), dark gray or black. This classic gem comes in S (35" - 38" chest), M (38" - 41"…