Surgeon’s Cuffs
Though they're essentially cosmetic, functional sleeve buttons, aka "surgeon's cuffs," are a fun detail that offers a subtle bit of flair to a suit or blazer.
Design Your Own Disaster: The Pitfall of Online Custom Clothing
In the ever-growing world of online custom clothing for men, there are many great options. But in some cases, there are too many options, which can be a recipe for disaster.
Whether It’s Your Only Suit or the First of Many, Go Navy
Two of the most common questions men ask me pertain to suits: 1.) If I only need one suit, what should I get? and 2.) What should my first suit be? The answer to both is the same. Whether just starting out or starting over, a man should begin with the solid navy suit.
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.
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…
Bryan Cranston’s August 2013 Cover Shoot for GQ
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,…
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…
One Less Belt To Answer
Throughout my earlier and less-astute years, I wore belts with my suit trousers. Most suit trousers come with belt loops after all, and Glenn O'Brien has said that wearing looped trousers without a belt makes the belt loops look lonely…
Celebrating a Handsome Pair of Newlyweds on a Historic Day
Today is the perfectly appropriate day to celebrate the marriage (and style) of John Bartlett and John Esty, who officially tied the knot at the New York City Clerk's Office on Monday, June 24th, 2013.