A Protest on The Row
“Give Three Piece a Chance” was the slogan seen on protest banners on Savile Row just the other day. After the announcement that Abercrombie Kids would be occupying the historic Number 3 Savile Row, traditionalists literally took to the street. I have mixed feelings, and here they are.
Veblen and the Handmade
Thorstein Veblen’s The Theory of the Leisure Class is one of the great books on the role of “things” in our lives. In fewer than 300 pages, Veblen articulates a clear theory of material culture and coins more than a few commonly used terms. Here are just a few thoughts on one of his very small ideas.
Louis Armstrong at the Frolics Ballroom
You’ve doubtlessly read G. Bruce Boyer’s thoughts on everything from Harris Tweed to bench made shoes, but what you might not know is that the guy loves jazz music as much as (if not more than) great clothes. So without further ado, a memoir from Mr. Boyer about Louis Armstrong.
The Mysterious Arrow Collar Man
We’ve all seen him before. The Arrow Collar Man. But who was he? Nobody actually. He was the masterpiece of J.C. Leyendecker and even more famous than the artist himself.
A Day for St Crispin, The Patron Saint of Shoemakers
It’s not unusual for a truly great pair of shoes to elicit an exclaiming including the words “God” or “Holy.” But on October 25 we can take this to the next level and celebrate St Crispin’s Day.
