Articles – Well Spent

Vetra #24 Jackets

May 22, 2013

You’ve got to hand it to France. Not only is their work week only 35 hours long, but their workwear is some of the handsomest in the world. Case in point, these French-made, 100% cotton #24 Jackets from Vetra. Their fit is slim. Their construction is gangbusters. And their price per is better than you’d think. Read More »

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The Hunt: Canvas Sneakers

May 22, 2013

Rounding-up the best eco / ethical kicks for spring, summer and beyond.

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West Coast Shaving Wet Shave Set Giveaway

May 10, 2013

This might be more about me than you care to know, but I have extremely sensitive skin. Consequently, I’ve spent much of my life hating shaving, as it’s always left me irritated and dried out. That’s why I made the switch to wet shaving several years ago (that wet shaving also saves me money and reduces waste are added bonuses). Read More »

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Bleu de Paname Counter Jackets

May 6, 2013

Did you know that the French word for “oink” – like, what a pig says – is “groin”? I always thought was pretty great. You know what else is pretty great? These French-made Counter Jackets from Bleu de Paname. A cross between a work shirt and chore coat, the Counters are made from heavy cotton twill and feature chunky wood buttons and multiple patch pockets. Read More »

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Our Legacy Indigo Flamé Great Sweat

May 1, 2013

By Nick Grant

Before there were hipsters, there were hippies. And, believe it or not, they had some good traits, like their free spirit and affinity for tie-dye. The Our Legacy Great Sweat in Indigo Flamé allows you to embrace both, as the tie-dyed, Portugese-made cotton crew is a style risk only the freest spirits can take. Read More »

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Brooks Brothers Textured Knit Ties

April 22, 2013

Alright guys, I need your help with this one. What do you think about these Textured Knit Ties from Brooks Brothers? On the one hand, they’re made in Italy from 100% wool, measure a nicely narrow 2.25″ at the widest and are on sale for $50 each (down from $125). On the other, the patterns are so loud they border on excessive. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Lyonstate Spring has Sprung Event

April 12, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

It’s official, spring has sprung (at least, in most parts of the country), and to celebrate, Lyonstate is offering 20% off their entire inventory, including new spring arrivals from Archival Clothing, The Hill-Side, Wings + Horns, Woolrich Woolen Mills and more. Use code SPRING20 at checkout to get the discount. Event ends April 16th. Read More »

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S.N.S. Herning Version Cardigan

April 9, 2013

By Nick Grant

Actually knowing the name of the person who made your clothes is a pretty cool thing. Every one of these lightweight, 100% virgin wool Version Cardigans from Denmark’s S.N.S. Herning comes signed by the maker. So, you can thank Olga, or Bjorn, or Greta or whoever else for bringing such sweater-y goodness into your life. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Knowledge Twisted Twill Chinos

April 5, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

As the old saying goes: the bluer the blood, the redder the pants (that’s not actually a saying). These Twisted Twill Chinos from Knowledge are made in Scandinavia out of 100% organic cotton. Cut slim, and coming in a Skittles-bag-worth of go-to-hell hues, the trousers are like a weekend trip to Martha’s Vineyard for your legs, only without all the insufferable white people. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: April, 2013

April 3, 2013

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

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Inspiration is Where You Find It: Alton Brown

March 20, 2013

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 »

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Ian Velardi Unconstructed Blazer

March 12, 2013

By Nick Grant

As mud is to pigs, navy blue unstructured blazers are to menswear bloggers. But, you don’t want to roll around in just any old slop pile, right? So, treat yourself to one of these Unconstructed Blazers from Ian Velardi. Made in Italy from 100% cotton, the patch-pocketed, functioning-cuffed jackets look incredible and will last. Read More »

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Norse Projects SS13 Anton Shirts

March 6, 2013

By Nick Grant

Your shirt has the ability to voice your mood on any given day. A dark denim shirt might say that you’re ready to get down to work, while a bright print might say “I’m feelin’ frisky.” Whatever your state, these EU-made, 100% cotton Norse Projects Anton Shirts are the perfect way to say it. Read More »

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Inspiration is Where You Find It: Knife in the Water

February 20, 2013

By Jake Gallagher

Decades before Chinatown, the Pianist, Oscar awards, and unfortunate scandals, Roman Polanski burst onto the global film scene in 1962 with Knife in the Water. The film, which only features three actors, and takes place almost entirely on a boat, became a smash hit, not only in Polanski’s native Poland, but across the world, garnering the first Academy Award nomination for a Polish film. Fifty-plus years later, and it remains not only one of the sexiest movies ever made, but also one of the best dressed. From the opening frame, the film simply oozes style. Read More »

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Svensson Crew Cloud Sweaters

February 12, 2013

By Michael Nolledo

Textured knit sweaters and cold weather are good friends. And if the sweater is made in Italy out of 100% merino wool, and also happens to be on sale, then they’re straight-up inseparable besties. Svensson’s Crew Cloud Sweater is an ideal piece for when the weather calls for layers. Read More »

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Bleu de Paname Standard Shirts

February 11, 2013

Yup, it’s 2013, and I’m still writing about chambray shirts. But, I’d like to think of that less as an indication of how out of touch with the trends I’ve become, and more as a testament to how great these Standard Shirts from Bleu de Paname are. They’re made in France. They come in a handful of heavy cotton fabrics. And, they’re only $105 a pop. Read More »

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Stutterheim Stockholm Raincoats

February 7, 2013

Let’s be honest: IKEA sucks. I mean, some of the designs are okay, but by and large the quality is garbage, the assemble-it-yourself instructions are impossible to follow and the stores are a total nightmare. Fortunately, these Stockholm Raincoats from Stutterheim have absolutely nothing to do with IKEA. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: February, 2013

February 6, 2013

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

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