By Nick Grant
After feasting your eyes on these US-made Polka Dot Shirts from Epaulet, you might feel a bit dazed. That’s because their large polka dots, slim fit and American roll collar create an optical illusion that makes any dude wearing one look like a master of the perfectly pulled-off style risk. Read More
I’m not sure what the “BM” in HeadPorter Plus BM Check Shirts stands for, but it certainly can’t be the one thing I can think of, as these shirts are anything but crappy (yes, that was a poop joke). Painstakingly crafted in Japan from 100% cotton oxford, the slim fit shirts will last for years and years, so they’ll never make you feel like you flushed your money down the toilet (that’s two). Read More
By Michael Nolledo
There’s something really, really attractive about these Five Brother Heavy Chambray Work Shirts. Maybe it’s that they’re union made in the USA. Or, it could be the raw selvedge chambray fabric. Or, it could be that they have the same details and quality notes as better known Japanese repro work shirts, but at half the price. Read More
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
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
Yo dawg, we heard you like sales, so we made a sale code for sale items, so you can get your sale on sale (those “Yo Dawg” jokes are still funny, right?). Chicago’s all-USA-errythang emporium Independence is offering Well Spent readers an extra 25% off all sale products. Simply use code WELLSPENTEXTRA25%OFF at checkout – or mention it in person at the store – to get the discount. Read More
By Nick Grant
It’s already on your spring agenda to venture out from your robotic blue oxford / khaki chino lifestyle. The question is, do you want to pussyfoot your way into it, or go full H.A.M. right off the bat? Obviously, we endorse the latter. The Gitman Vintage Cinco de Mayo shirts are made in the USA from multi-color striped cotton. Read More
For as long as Nigel Cabourn’s been making these Reversible Shirts, Cabourn stockists have been justifying their cost by claiming that it’s like you’re getting two shirts in one. And while that’s basically true, it doesn’t take much of the sting out of their $450 price tag – two shirts or not, that’s still a hell of a lot of money. Read More
By Michael Nolledo
I know your blogroll is filled with wild Guatemalan textile shirts, kabuki print something-or-others, 60s-inspired camo slacks – and whatever else dudes were wearing outside the fashion shows last week. So, you might not be interested in a plain henley. But Archival Clothing makes it easy to appreciate the basics. Read More
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
I’m trying to come up with a pun about not having to work too hard to afford these Harry Work Shirts from Unis, now that they’re on sale. But, it’s taking way too long, so I’ll skip it. Japanese cotton chambray. Made in the USA. All the bells and whistles you’d expect. And currently 25% off. Read More
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
What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.
You ever had a really good all natural peanut butter, and then you read the ingredients, and the only thing listed is peanuts, and you’re like, “damn, how’d they do that?” Well, replace butter with activewear, and peanuts with humane and sustainable Merino wool from New Zealand, and that’s pretty much exactly what it’s like wearing Ibex. Read More
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
Yeah, I know what you’re thinking: fall’s long over, so why are you posting these Autumn Flannels from WHARF? Well, I got news for you buddy, fall will be back next year, and the year after that (though, possibly not the year after that, due to global warming). These shirts, however, won’t be. 100% cotton, made in New England, and currently 30% off. Read More
What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.
I don’t want to oversell it, but the Fall Forty Sale currently underway at Unionmade might just be the greatest sale of all time. Countless brands (Gitman Vintage, New England Shirt Co., Post O’Alls, Filson, SNS Herning, Howlin’ by Morrison, Unis, The Hill-Side, Quoddy – just to name a few). Hundreds of products. And all of them 40% off. Read More
By Jake Gallagher
Isamu Noguchi was the organic answer to a design movement otherwise defined by pronounced lines and technological advancements. One of mid-century modern’s key figures, Noguchi’s nature-inspired pieces offered a stark contrast to the clean, seemingly mechanized creations of his peers. He began his career as a sculptor in the 1920’s, working with wood, metals, stone and plaster to create beautiful shapes that balanced hard edges with curved forms. In 1947, Noguchi took on another role as a furniture designer for the illustrious Herman Miller company, producing a variety of items including what is now his most recognizable work, the Noguchi table. With so much on his plate, the artist spent most of his days in his studio. Read More
There’s a lot more to the Classic Chambray Shirts from Lumina Clothing Co. than their insanely low price. They’re made in Chicago out of 100% cotton. They’ve got a great tailored fit, tasteful details, the list goes on. But, at only $78 a pop, it’s easy to overlook those things, and just focus on their cost. Read More
