Articles – Well Spent

Gitman Vintage TH-S Shirts

June 17, 2013

As if my favorite tie brand teaming up with my favorite shirt brand wasn’t exciting enough, the The Hill-Side and Gitman Vintage have also incorporated my favorite internet medium into the promotion of their new collaboration: the GIF. Without further ado, I present you with the Gitman Vintage TH-S Shirts GIF collection. Read More »

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Altru Woven Shirts

June 5, 2013

By Nick Grant

Looking for a break from the same ol’ florals, camos and other trend prints? Altru’s garment washed, 100% cotton poplin Woven shirts bring new life to the print game with skateboards, polaroids, shark jaws and more things that’ll make you go “WTF?” in the best way possible. And, ranging from $88 and $98, the LA made shirts’ quality far exceeds their price. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: June, 2013

June 5, 2013

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

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Leith Madras Shirts

June 3, 2013

Five things to know about the Madras Shirts from Leith. 1) They’re made using real, 1960s-style bleeding madras from India. 2) Not only is the madras bleeding, it’s also 100% organic. 3) The shirts are cut and sewn in England. 4) They fit great. 5) With the international shipping, they’ll run you about $160. Read More »

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WHARF “The ONE” Spring Faded Oxford Shirts

May 30, 2013

By Michael Nolledo

Could this Spring Faded Oxford Shirt really be “the one”? WHARF seems to think so. Made in New England, it has all the details you’d want from a warm weather staple, including soft washed end-on-end cotton, corozo nut buttons, and a split yoke, box pleat and locker loop in the back. And, it’s on sale for $112. Read More »

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Lyonstate Follow to Win Giveaway

May 28, 2013

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who give, and those who take. Luckily for us, the founders of Alabama’s Lyonstate are the former. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook between now and Tuesday, June 4th to become eligible to win a piece of your choosing from their brand new – and totally awesome – in-house collection of US-made shirts, shorts and pants. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Left Field / Choctaw Ridge Memorial Sale

May 24, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

Ah, Memorial Day. A time for buds, booze, bbqs and 15% off at Left Field NYC and Choctaw Ridge. Code MEMORIAL15 gets you the discount, and it’s good for every single item in both label’s online stores (including brand new SS13 stock). You’ve got ’til Monday night. Read More »

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Almond Craftsman Woven Shirts

May 23, 2013

By Michael Nolledo

I’ve decided not to go out for lunch this week. Why? Because then I’ll be able to cop one of these $75 Craftsman Woven Shirts from Almond. Available in blue or red, they’re made in California from 100% cotton chambray and feature single needle construction and nifty stitched elbow pads. Read More »

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Cadet Patrol Henleys

May 22, 2013

By Nick Grant

What is a henley, exactly? A t-shirt with a placket? A polo shirt without a collar? I’m not entirely sure. What I do know, however, is that these Brooklyn-made Patrol Henleys from Cadet will make a great go-to on cool summer nights. And that’s enough for me. Read More »

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Kamakura Tokyo Slim Fit Shirts

May 20, 2013

Have you ever had a dream in which something really good happens, and then you wake up and keep thinking that good thing is real, until, like, five minutes later, when you suddenly realize you dreamed it, and then you get really bummed? Well, these Tokyo Slim Fit Shirts from Kamakura are sort of like that, except without the dispiriting realization in the end. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Naked & Famous Sale at Tate + Tokyo

May 17, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

If you like your denim unconventional, and your branding NSFW, then head on over to Tate + Tokyo to check out their massive Naked & Famous sale. There’s lots of the brand’s Canadian-made selvedge and non-selvedge jeans to choose from (and lots of sizes left too). Prices start at $87.00 per. Read More »

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Inspiration is Where You Find It: Sidney Poitier

May 15, 2013

By Jake Gallagher

There are few true cinematic legends. And I’m not talking about the self-proclaimed “legends” of today’s bland blockbusters, but rather, those mythical figures that changed cinema forever. One such luminary, is Sidney Poitier. In 1963, at the height of the civil rights movement, Poitier made history by becoming the first African-American actor to win an Oscar. From there he became one of the highest grossing actors in Hollywood, with such films as To Sir, With Love and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. During the prime of his career, Poitier was not merely a star on the screen, he was also one of the town’s best dressed leading-men. Read More »

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Industry of All Nations Madras Batik Shirts

May 9, 2013

By Nick Grant

On a scale of 1 to 10, how pretty do you feel right this second? Okay, now picture yourself in one of these Madras Batik Shirts from Industry of All Nations, and choose again. The number’s higher, isn’t it? Coming in a great palette of summer colors, and featuring a quirky tree and flamingo block print, the Indian madras tops will have you feeling as pretty as they are. Read More »

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Ratio Clothing Selvedge Chambray Utility Shirt

May 6, 2013

Close your eyes and imagine the perfect chambray work shirt. What kind of collar does it have? Is the back flat or pleated? Placket or no placket? How does it fit? Okay, are you picturing it? Great. Now open your eyes, click the Ratio Clothing link at the bottom of the page, and make that fantasy shirt a reality. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Buck Mason

May 3, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

So, this isn’t a sale, persay. But, it is a chance to get some good looking, American-made clothes at a hefty discount. Operating under the motto “buy less, look better,” newly launched e-tailer Buck Mason has put together a package containing two Jungmaven tees, a Crate henley, workshirt and oxford, and a pair of Cone Mills selvedge jeans from Jacob Davis. And you get can get the whole thing for $350. Read More »

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Beams Plus Denim Button-Down Shirt

May 2, 2013

By Nick Grant

Nobody should have a denim shirt in their wardrobe. They are the worst. Especially this Beams+ Denim Button-Down Shirt. The indigo-dyed, cotton-linen blend goes with nothing, and is an awful fabric for spring / summer. And Beams+ isn’t one of the best Japanese brands around. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: May, 2013

May 1, 2013

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

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Lyonstate Button Downs

April 29, 2013

These new Button Down Shirts from Alabama’s Lyonstate are like a clinic on how to do an in-house line right. Quality fabrics (all cotton and all classic). Solid construction (made in the USA by one of the country’s foremost shirt-makers). Handsome fit (high armholes and a slim body). Nice details (single chest pocket, locker loop in the back, etc). Read More »

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