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 »

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 »

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 »

Sometimes, it’s the minor victories that are the most rewarding. Catching a grape thrown from across the room in your mouth, or getting to the subway platform right when the train is pulling in, or finding a moisturizer that’s not only all-natural, but that also protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Read More »

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 »

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

You’ve got to hand it to Allen Edmonds. 91 years in business, and still going strong. That’s a hell of an accomplishment. It almost makes me feel guilty for taking advantage of the 15% – 30% off sale they’ve got going on right now; kinda like I’m making my grandparents send me money on their birthday. Read More »

What’d you say? A US-made waxed canvas roll top rucksack – you’ve been there and you’ve done that? Okay, but did you do it for (well) under $200? Yeah, I didn’t think so. It’s called the Arrowhead Trail Rolltop Bag. It’s made by Frost River. It’s got a big ol’ mess of features. And it’s priced at almost $100 less than just about every comparable bag out there. Read More »