Engineered Garments Type 5 Red Selvedge Jeans


Like a lot of pieces from Engineered Garments, these Type 5 Red Selvedge Jeans aren’t for everyone. They’ve got tonal stitching instead of gold. A high rise and roomy straight leg instead of low and slim (some fit images here). A cloth patch instead of leather. The list goes on. Read More »

Instead of Rent: March, 2013

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Read More »

Independence End of Season Sale


Yo dawg, we heard you like sales, so we made a sale code for sale items, so you can get your sale on sale (those “Yo Dawg” jokes are still funny, right?). Chicago’s all-USA-errythang emporium Independence is offering Well Spent readers an extra 25% off all sale products. Simply use code WELLSPENTEXTRA25%OFF at checkout – or mention it in person at the store – to get the discount. Read More »

Post Riposte: Vests


Reader Jim recently wrote:

I think a vest roundup might be kind of a cool feature if you ever get a chance to do that, since I’ve had some trouble finding affordable, American-made vests.

Good idea Jim. That would be a cool feature…

Read More »

Engineered Garments Cambridge Pants

By Nick Grant


The University of Cambridge is one of the most demanding schools in the world. AKA, you gotta be mad smart to attend. Is it a coincidence that these straight leg Cambridge Pants from Engineered Garments, with their beautiful wool construction and tab button waist closure, share the same name? I think not. Read More »

Engineered Garments Bedford Jacket

By Nick Grant


Not every blazer has to be super formal, and few brands understand that better than Engineered Garments. Their three-button Bedford Jackets are made from 100% cotton whipcord, and look just as good with an untucked chambray as they do with a spread collar and tie. Read More »

Instead of Rent: January, 2013

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Read More »

Inspiration is Where You Find It: The Band

By Jake Gallagher


It’s been over thirty-five years since The Band played their Last Waltz, but their music sounds as relevant today as ever. Levon, Rick, Richard, Garth, and Robbie first came together in Canada as a backing band for established artists in the late fifties. But, it wasn’t until 1965, when the group went on tour with Bob Dylan, that they got the jump start they needed to move into the spotlight. Throughout the late sixties and seventies The Band’s free flowing, folk-meets-rock sound garnered them much critical acclaim, and left an influence that’s still felt today. Read More »

Instead of Rent: October, 2012

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Read More »

N’East Illustrated, Vol. 8


Ingredients for a great holiday weekend: sun, fun and a new installment of N’East Illustrated. The ceaselessly superb Christine Mitchell of N’East Style is back again with a fresh batch of #menswear illustrations. Click-through to take a gander at the awesomeness. Previous sets can be viewed here. Read More »

Engineered Garments Fatigue Shorts


There’s a lot that could be said about the Fatigue Shorts from Engineered Garments. Like, that they’re meticulously crafted in New York City. Or, that they have a slew of thoughtful construction details. Or, that they’ve got a great not too slim / not too baggy fit. But in this instance, I think the most pressing point is this: they’re totally on sale. Read More »

N’East Illustrated, Vol. 5


Hooray and hurrah, it’s time for another installment of N’East Illustrated. The supremely delightful Christine Mitchell of N’East Style has turned in yet another incredible batch of #menswear images. Check them out after the jump. Previous sets can be viewed here. Read More »

Instead of Rent: February, 2012

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Read More »

Engineered Garments Brookline Quilted Jacket


Perfection is a relative term – what’s perfect to me, might not be so to you. So, when I say that the Brookline Quilted Jacket from Engineered Garments is perfection effing personified, know that I mean for me. But, probably for you too. One side is charcoal striped 85% wool / 15% nylon. The other side is 100% nylon with polyester quilting. The whole thing is put together in New York. And the fit and features are tops. Read More »

The Friday Find: WHARF Summer Sale

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


For those that haven’t checked out it yet, Rhode Island’s WHARF is in the middle of a major Summer Sale. US-made goods from BILLYKIRK, Woolrich Woolen Mills, Engineered Garments, Steven Alan and more are now a cool 30% off. Multiple items / sizes remain from each brand, but quantities are limited, and stock is moving fast, so click on over to WHARF to get yours while you still can. Read More »

The Friday Find: Engineered Garments Derrick Jacket

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


Though you can’t tell it from the picture, this jacket actually has a traditional blazer collar. But, since it’s made by Engineered Garments, the collar can also be worn up. And with a detachable throat guard. Because… well, because, why not? The Derrick Jacket is made in NYC from 100% cotton seersucker. A unique take on a summer classic, the jacket comes with six front patch pockets, buttons cuffs, double vent, and a built-in belt in the back (say that five times fast). Read More »

Engineered Garments Ripstop Fatigue Shorts


So far, these are probably my favorite shorts to come out of the SS11 season. Slim without being too tight. Short without being embarrassing. Detailed without being ostentatious. And built like an effin’ tank. The Ripstop Fatigue Shorts from Engineered Garments are meticulously handcrafted in New York City from 5.5 oz. 100% cotton ripstop. Fashioned after Vietnam-era fatigues (hence the name), the shorts come equipped with two deep front slash pockets, which are a nicely subtle alternative to the more traditional cargo style. Read More »

Instead of Rent: October, 2010

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Read More »