By Nick Grant
Have you ever looked in your closet and thought, “man, I have way too many BD shirts”? If you answered yes, then you are at the wrong website, buddy. These Button Down Shirts from Umble & Co. are designed, cut and sewn in beautiful Los Angeles, CA. Read More
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
So, not to verge into hyperbole, but these US-made Primaloft CPOs from Owner Operator might just be the most autumnal garments ever made. I mean, the baby-butt soft cotton flannel, the quilted Primaloft insulation – it’s like the clothing of equivalent of pumpkin baked goods. Only these won’t leave you feeling fat and guilty. Read More
Let’s face it, buying American rarely means buying affordable. Due to our country’s (very necessary) laws and regulations regarding compensation, factory conditions, environmental impact, etc., producing goods here costs more, which means the products do too. Add to that the expense of quality materials and fabrications, and prices can go from high to downright prohibitive. However, there are still bargains out there. Durable items that are made in America by workers paid an equitable wage, but don’t require a bank loan to buy. And now, thanks to the newly launched e-tailer Inland Clothing, those items have never been easier to find.
A: A handsome way to layer-up, without actually layering. Q: What are the Double Layer Shirts from Knowledge Cotton Apparel? Responsibly made in Scandinavia from 100% organic cotton, the DLSs offer the warmth and comfort of two shirts, in one slim-fit package. Details include a bias cut chest pocket, button-down collar and surprisingly economical price. Read More
By Jake Gallagher
It’s been over thirty-five years since The Band played their Last Waltz, but their music sounds as relevant today as ever. Levon, Rick, Richard, Garth, and Robbie first came together in Canada as a backing band for established artists in the late fifties. But, it wasn’t until 1965, when the group went on tour with Bob Dylan, that they got the jump start they needed to move into the spotlight. Throughout the late sixties and seventies The Band’s free flowing, folk-meets-rock sound garnered them much critical acclaim, and left an influence that’s still felt today. Read More
By Nick Grant
Button-up shirts – what are they to you? Something reserved only for formal situations? Or, something for unwinding on a Friday night, with heavy libation? If you answered “both,” then these Jack Robie shirts are for you. Whether you want to go button-down or spread, chambray or gingham, tucked or untucked, these US-made beauties offer the best of all worlds. Read More
What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.
Remember that time you were farting around on the internet, and you stumbled across a heap of off-season Gitmans? Oh wait, that was me. Sizing is a bit spotty, so don’t get your hopes too high, but there are still a surprising number of non-XLs to be had. Markdowns range from 25% – 50%. Read More
Ask not, is the brand new Taylor Stitch Blue Chambray Utility Shirt tough enough for you? Ask, are you tough enough for the Taylor Stitch Blue Chambray Utility Shirt? 8 oz., 100% cotton fabric. Boom! Made in San Francisco. Pow! Triple needle stitched. Sock! Metal donut buttons. Wham! And only $125. Ka-kow! Read More
For as long as there’s been a NorthernGRADE, I’ve been a fan of it. Launched back in 2010 by Pierrepont Hicks and J.W. Hulme, the Minnesota-based event has grown from an intimate gathering of American-made-o-philes to a full-on menswear mecca. And now, it’s coming to Chicago. I’ve had the great privilege and pleasure of working directly with PPH to co-produce the Chicago premiere of the pop-up, and if I do say so myself, it’s shaping up to be quite an event.
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
By Nick Grant
Fall foliage, weekends filled with football and endless layering opportunities are probably my three favorite things about October. And while Crate may not be able to make the leaves change, or throw a perfect spiral, they’re definitely all over that last one with their Standard Flannels (pun intended). Read More
By Nick Grant
Guys, I didn’t think this was possible, but I have become a total Stan for this shirt. And I don’t mean like “oh man, this shirt is really cool, I’m going to buy it and wear it a bunch.” I’m talking straight Eminem-crazed-fan-style “WHY HAVEN’T YOU RETURNED ANY OF MY CALLS OR EMAILS, BEAUTIFUL GITMAN VINTAGE OX-DEER?! WE’RE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER!” Read More
A round-up of Fall-friendly henleys that can be worn under, over or on their own.
By Nick Grant
There are three things that make a great shirt: fit, fabric and details. And while plenty of shirts have an above average one or two of those, there are very few that actually possess the full trio. The Pin Dot Jack shirts from Taylor Stitch are made from top quality printed chambrays, feature contrast single needle construction and a pleat-free back and sleeves, and, have one of the best tailored fits around. Read More
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
Quick, look down at your shirt. Do you see buttons on the collar? If you answered yes, I got news for you, that ain’t a dress shirt. Believe it or not, buttons were originally added to shirt collars to keep them down during games of polo. And, for that reason, many people (read: most of Europe) still consider BDs sportswear. Read More
By Nick Grant
Unicorns. Low-fat Chicago-style pizza. Beautiful US-made floral shirts at a reasonable price. One of these things is no longer non-existent, thanks to the newly launched label Run/Hide. Coming in both black and white printed Japanese cotton broadcloth, and priced at a mere $130, the brand’s Floral Print Button Down Shirts push the limits of believability. Read More
