Mercer & Sons – Saving American Shirting

Mercer & Sons – Saving American Shirting

Posted by: on Feb 17, 2012 | 3 Comments

The oxford cloth button down might be the most quintessentially American piece in all of menswear.  But the perfect button down collar has become something of a lost art these days.  I spoke with owners David Mercer, of Yarmouth, Maine’s Mercer & Sons, who think they have solved this problem once and for all.

An Interview with Steven Hitchcock, Pt. 2 – Cut, Make, Style

An Interview with Steven Hitchcock, Pt. 2 – Cut, Make, Style

Posted by: on Feb 15, 2012 | No Comments

In the second half of my interview with Steven Hitchcock, we spoke about his unique take on the classic Drape cut he learned at Anderson & Sheppard, how he fits into the new generation of bespoke tailors, and his own views on style.

An Interview with Steven Hitchcock, Pt. 1 – Training and Independence

An Interview with Steven Hitchcock, Pt. 1 – Training and Independence

Posted by: on Feb 13, 2012 | One Comment

A few weeks ago I spoke with Savile Row tailor Steven Hitchcock while he was on one of his tri-annual New York trips.  Though Steven is the son of Anderson & Sheppard’s famous Head Cutter and MD Mr. John Hitchcock, he’s made a name for himself that is really all his own.  Here is the first part of our interview.

Logsdail Classic Hacking Jacket

Logsdail Classic Hacking Jacket

Posted by: on Feb 10, 2012 | 3 Comments

I mentioned way back in August that I had ordered a jacket from New York bespoke tailor Leonard Logdail’s made to order program, Logsdail Classic.  This week I finally picked the jacket up from Len and couldn’t be happier with it.  One of the best values out there right now.

Drake’s Spring/Summer Jacket Preview

Drake’s Spring/Summer Jacket Preview

Posted by: on Feb 8, 2012 | No Comments

Anytime Drake’s releases anything new, you can pretty safely bet it is a cause for celebration.  A wallet-punishing celebration, but in the best way possible.  This past winter they unveiled their first collection of house branded sport coats to much fanfare, and here we have an exclusive preview of the second, Spring/Summer 2012, collection.  Let the cheering begin.