By Nick Grant
Look, we totally support picking up that used flannel shirt on eBay. We really do. But, just know that for a little more (okay, kind of a lot more), you can get yourself one of these Midwood Flannels from Ovadia & Sons. Made in the US, the shirts feature a slim, tailored fit, great color palette and antelope suede elbow patches. ANTELOPE SUEDE. Read More
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…
Far be it from me to tell Ovadia & Sons how to do their job. But, if you’re going to make a pair of hiking boots, maybe don’t make them quite so handsome. I mean, I realize their Italian-made Everest Hikers are tough as all hell, and can stand up to pretty much anything that comes their way. Read More
By Jake Gallagher
Sir Ian Fleming was the sort of man that James Bond would have come across in the smoke-filled rooms of his stories. It’s easy to imagine Fleming sitting at a bar, dressed to the nines, dragging on a wispy cigarette, while sipping from a martini glass and chatting up his nightly arm candy. It only took Fleming, a former British naval intelligence officer, two months to pen Casino Royale, the first Bond book in 1952. Bond was never meant to be autobiographical, but he was certainly created in Fleming’s image. Spinning his tales of covert missions into full-blown spy thrillers, Fleming reinvented the espionage genre by making 007 as dashing as he was death-defying. And looking at how Fleming carried himself, it’s no wonder where the inspiration for Bond’s attitude and appearance came from. Read More
By Nick Grant
You are a fancy individual. You may not get to enjoy cocktails on yachts, or sleep on 8,000 thread count sheets in a king-size bed, but, you still know in your heart that you’re a classy dude. And that’s why this Unstructured Double Breasted Jacket from Ovadia & Sons is for you. Read More
By Nick Grant
Patterned shorts are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason. But, sometimes you need something a bit more debonair. For those occasions, check out the Ovadia & Sons Pierre Chambray Shorts. With a slim, tapered fit, and minimal detailing, these US-made beauties can easily be paired with a T-shirt or button down. Read More
Answer: a quick and effective way to class-up your pant game. Question: what are the Corduroy Trousers from Ovadia & Sons? (Jeopardy jokez!) The stats: expertly crafted in NYC’s garment district from 100% cotton corduroy. Loaded with fancy construction details, including a split waistband, piped seams, pleated curtain, and partial lining. Painstakingly tailored for a handsome slim fit. And currently on super sale at C.H.C.M. Read More
