Perplexing Patterns

Perplexing Patterns

Posted by: on Jun 24, 2011 | One Comment

You may have seen the other day when I bemoaned Mr. Wooster’s seemingly out-of-place cordovan boots.  Or not.  Either way, forget the boots at just look at how this man mixes patterns.  I stumbled upon this picture in Men of Habit’s great article on beards, but for our purposes you can forget everything above the collar.

The Little Things – Grooming Tools

The Little Things – Grooming Tools

Posted by: on Jun 22, 2011 | 2 Comments

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

Pet Peeves at Pitti Uomo

Posted by: on Jun 20, 2011 | 2 Comments

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

Fathers Day – Last Minute Gift Guide

Posted by: on Jun 17, 2011 | 2 Comments

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

The First Warby Parker Sunglasses

Posted by: on Jun 15, 2011 | 3 Comments

 

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.