The Act of Getting Dressed

The Act of Getting Dressed

Posted by: on Oct 5, 2011 | 6 Comments

It’s easy to pay tons of attention to selecting and commissioning our clothes, polishing up our shoes, and getting “dressed up” for special occasions.  But it’s the daily act of getting dressed that provides me a few moments of calm and pleasure to get my days started on the right foot.

Hackett F/W 2011 Lookbook

Hackett F/W 2011 Lookbook

Posted by: on Oct 3, 2011 | No Comments

Very few brands do casual and dress clothes with equal aplomb.  Hackett is one of them.  Their Fall/Winter 2011 collection in particular has been on my mind a lot lately, so I thought I’d dig it out for some highlights and to show you what’s been inspiring me as the mercury drops.

When Things Get Wet

When Things Get Wet

Posted by: on Sep 30, 2011 | No Comments

No matter how hard to try to prepare you will get caught in the rain.  I promise.  You won’t always have overshoes or a raincoat for protection, so for those times when your more delicate garments get wet it’s good to know how to recover.  

Fall Boot Roundup

Fall Boot Roundup

Posted by: on Sep 28, 2011 | No Comments

Not only is it the time of year to start breaking out the flannel, tweed, and moleskin, but it’s also getting to be boot weather.  I love boot weather, and I’m not sure whether it’s the brisk air or footwear options that make it more appealing.  So here are a few options for this fall.

Finickey – The (New) Classic American Haberdasher

Finickey – The (New) Classic American Haberdasher

Posted by: on Sep 26, 2011 | One Comment

It seems like as of late there’s a new haberdasher opening shop every time you blink.  Some are brick-and-mortar like The Armoury and others completely digital like Kent Wang and Howard Yount.  But there’s one in particular that’s been flying under the radar for a few years now and is finally launching big – let me introduce you to Finickey.