The Little Things – Grooming Tools
It’s easy to get excited over the big stuff. New monkstraps, commissioning a suit, or whatever else, these things are usually big purchases, and ones we agonize over. But then there’s the little stuff – the relatively inexpensive things we use everyday and usually pay very little attention to.
Pet Peeves at Pitti Uomo
As everyone reading this almost-certainly knows, last week was Pitti Uomo. The internet was flooded with pictures from pros and amateurs alike, and everyone is gushing over the dozen or so peacocks that dominate the menswear blogosphere. While I could jump on that bandwagon, I think the others have got it covered. Instead I’ll be the tedious one to point out the things that drove me crazy.
Fathers Day – Last Minute Gift Guide
Everyone has felt that tinge of guilt-ridden terror that sets in the day or two before a holiday when you’re without gifts or ideas. And it’s totally understandable that even if you’re wild about Dad, getting him that special trinket might have gotten stuck perpetually at the bottle of the to-do list.
The First Warby Parker Sunglasses
Warby Parker, the hot eyewear brand that taught us quality glasses could be purchased for under $100, is finally releasing their first pair of sunglasses. Almost since day one of offering optical glasses people have been clamoring for some sunny weather wear, and now the day is upon us.
ICONS – Leonard Logsdail
Welcome to ICONS, a new video feature on Simply Refined. Part of dressing well, or doing anything well for that matter, is having people to learn from. So we’ve decided to seek out the most interesting modern ICONS to share their stories, opinions, and quirks for the betterment of the rest of us.





