Completing the Kit

I love dressing in black tie for many reasons, but mostly because it allows me to take my obsession with men’s clothing to the next level. I love the rules, the order, the importance of every detail. And although “Black Tie Season” may be over for many, but it’s just getting started for me; my […]

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What I Wore: Vegas Menswear Shows

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I’ve been traveling quite a bit in the last few weeks for clothing trade shows, and in doing so I’ve had the good fortune of spending more time with many industry veterans. For instance, my most recent trip to Las Vegas gave me another opportunity to catch up with the good folks over at Articles […]

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Back in California

Featuring the California Tuxedo and Gus’ new wheels. Monterey, CA Blazer – Beckett & Robb x Loro Piana | Trousers – J. Crew ”Bowery” | Cotton-linen shirt – Proper Cloth | Loafers – Brooks Brothers (ebay) | Pocket Square – Put This On | Shades – Warby Parker | Socks – Pantherella

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August in New York

The struggle is real – featuring a cotton-linen shirt, an unlined and open weave wool blazer, and a not-too-skinny fit. SoHo, NYC.  Blazer – Beckett & Robb x Loro Piana | Trousers – J. Crew “ Bowery” | Cotton-linen shirt – Proper Cloth | Loafers – Brooks Brothers (ebay) | Pocket Square – Kent Wang | Shades – Warby Parker | Socks – Pantherella

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Old Money Prep

Featuring madras, penny loafers, white pants, and the updated navy blazer. Newport, RI Blazer – Beckett & Robb x Loro Piana | Chinos – J. Crew | Madras shirt – Proper Cloth | Loafers – Brooks Brothers (ebay) 

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New England Summer Nights

Featuring the “Security Guard” uniform – navy blazer, grey trousers, and brown suede shoes. A summery repp stripe tie doesn’t hurt either. Topsfield, MA Blazer – Beckett & Robb x Loro Piana | Tie – Breuer c/o Khaki’s of Carmel | Trousers – Khaki’s of Carmel | Shirt – Proper Cloth | Pocket Square – Kent Wang | Shoes – Sid Mashburn

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A Trip East

One of the most challenging aspects of packing for me is dealing with tailored clothing – it takes up a lot of space, doesn’t respond that well to folding, and, as much as I love wearing it, can be a hassle during a trip. For that reason, I’m trying something new for this trip and […]

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The Summer Staples, Revisited

Last year I posted a photo outlining my core pieces for the Spring and Summer months. As I anticipated, I did wear all those items extensively last year, and continue to do so now. However, my lifestyle has changed a bit in the past year and I find myself having less opportunities to wear sportcoats […]

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