Trouser Talk – Waist, Rise, and Fronts
Everyone talks about jacket cut and shape all the time, but the trouser often winds up ignored. There are a few crucial elements to take into consideration when thinking about your trousers, most importantly waist, leg shape, and opening. In this installment of Trouser Talk we’ll cover the first.
Alden Snuff Suede Chukkas – My Latest Indulgence
Alden has been tempting me for some time. I finally decided to take the plunge last week and order a pair of the flex-welt suede chukka boots in snuff suede and they arrived over the weekend. I couldn’t be more excited and want to share my initial impressions.
The Non Bespoke Options
We all know that bespoke is the pinnacle of male sartorial experiences. But, contrary to popular belief, unless you have truly unlimited funds, all-bespoke-everything is probably not the way to go. It’s not bespoke or bust. How about we take a look at a few of the other good options out there.
Reader Education in Japanese Magazines
It’s no secret that the Japanese menswear magazines far exceed anything available in the United States. Just from the sheer variety of niche publications. But it’s not just a numbers game. The American magazines have their place and I’m not trash-talking, but the Japanese magazines educate their readers on a completely different level.
Fashion Week – Bombers and Basics
Fashion is to some degree about creating buzz. It’s this way by necessity. New York Fashion Week is winding down, and for every great collection of clothes there were dozens of unwearable collections. I think it is as good a time as ever to talk about separating the statements from good clothes.
