By Jake Gallagher

Not only is he a walking, talking encyclopedia of all things food, Alton Brown is also one of the best dressed “real people” on television. From his elbow patched tweed blazers, to his window paned linen suits, to his blue oxfords, to his signature bow ties, the Food Network star rarely appears in front of the camera looking anything less than his best. What particularly makes Brown a neo-icon in my eyes, is that he has an enviable grasp of his own style. After his very public choice to lose weight a couple years back, Brown really pegged down what he likes and what fits, and he’s stuck to it ever since. Read More »

Chicago’s Haberdash has marked down its (enormous) collection of soft-shouldered blazers, suits and outerwear from #menswear favorite L.B.M. 1911. There are literally dozens of the brand’s Italian-made pieces to choose from (lots of sizes are left too), and discounts range from 20% – 40% off. Read More »

How do you improve an impeccably tailored, perfectly fitting, unstructured Italian-made blazer? Knock a big ol’ chunk off its price. E-tailer Liftluxe has two two-button cotton-linen blazers from L.B.M. 1911. Both feature notched lapels, patch pockets, side vents and functional button cuffs. And both are now 40% off. Read More »

A sizable assortment of jackets from bloggerati favorite L.B.M. 1911 are on sale at Chicago’s Haberdash. Lauded for their casual fit, and impeccable construction, the Italian-made jackets feature enzyme-washed fabrics, working buttons on the cuffs, and padding-free shoulders and chest. Well over a dozen styles are available (I wasn’t kidding about sizeable), and all are now a full third off. Read More »