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First stop. Thanks for the pic. @andreap1217

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 06:52:53 -0500

First stop. Thanks for the pic. @andreap1217

V ready for Copenhagen #cometoNomawithme

Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:49:06 -0500

V ready for Copenhagen #cometoNomawithme

theunbuttonedlife: preppybythegraceofgod: thatben: G. Bruce...

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 22:49:24 -0500

theunbuttonedlife:

preppybythegraceofgod:

thatben:

G. Bruce Boyer. a rumpled man.

(via Put This On)

Cheers to the man and journalistic giant who does it in a way we all could inspire to. He’s the guy who bats 300 every year, hits 15 dingers, makes the little plays that makes the difference in winning and losing all while never drawing any attention to himself.

“Look at Fred Astaire. The man wore white coat and tails like most men wear pajamas.”

The only way we could get Noma reservations for 9/25 was to get...

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:25:01 -0500

The only way we could get Noma reservations for 9/25 was to get reservations for 5. We have 2 people. Anyone know 3 people that want to go to Noma?

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Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:50:37 -0500

theunbuttonedlife: fromsqualortoballer: The Importance of...

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:40:58 -0500

theunbuttonedlife:

fromsqualortoballer:

The Importance of Menswear Mentors
The democratization of men’s clothing over the past 10 years has been a great thing in many ways. Knowledge about clothing brands, products, and history is more accessible than ever due to blogs and forums, and direct-to-consumer brands are making expensive clothing less so. Also, e-commerce as a whole is bringing amazing companies and products to a much larger audience. It’s a great time to love men’s clothing, that’s for sure.
But the fact that so much is available through our internet connections does have some drawbacks. For instance, a lot of our clothing ‘experience’ starts to come from articles and photos, rather than things we own (guilty). Not only that, but sometimes all of our inspiration comes from a folder of .jpgs rather than real human interaction. That’s why I’m advocating that style-driven folks find a menswear mentor - someone that you can interact with and learn from in real life. Wearing clothing is a very human experience, so it makes sense to treat it as such.
I’ve been lucky that through this site and my work I’ve been able to meet many amazing people that love clothing. Through them, I’ve learned as much or more than I have through websites full of Pitti photos, product measurements, and the like. People like Gus, Peter, Phil, Jason, Alan, and many more have helped me learn more about brands, style, and the industry as a whole in ways that I never would have through the internet.
So how does one meet other people that love clothing? There a few ways that I can think of:
1. Go to meetups. Many large urban areas - the Bay Area in particular - have a healthy amount of meetups from groups like Styleforum, tumblr, denimbro, and so forth. New faces are always encouraged at these events, and it’s amazing how much fun can be had when you hang out with a bunch of people that are equally nerdy about clothing - it’s like a safe zone.
Not sure where to start? Styleforum often has threads associated with their meetups, and if you’re in the Bay you should know that Denimbruin is coming up at the end of the month. We’d love to see you there!
2. Make some internet friends. Not everyone has access to these meetups, of course, but getting involved in online communities like Styleforum is a great way to meet people with similar interests and learn from them. Blogs are great, but it’s not the ideal place for carrying on a conversation. Just remember that if you’re starting out on a forum you should be polite, do your research, and avoid the trolls - interacting with people on a forum can be a lot harder than doing so in real life.
3. Support your local brick and mortar stores. I love ecommerce - I mean, heck, it’s what I do for a living now - but there are some things that just can’t be done like a real store. Having a store that you frequent and support can be immensely valuable, especially if you can get to know the staff there. It’s easy to get lost in minutiae when learning about clothing online, and sometimes experiencing a product in person with a sales associate you trust can help you think about the item as a whole rather than just as a list of specifications.
Do you have a menswear mentor in your life? A relative, friend, or someone else that inspires you?
Photo of Gus Walbolt and myself at Liberty Fairs Las Vegas by Alex Crawford.

I might have to schedule a meet-up in Dallas. Any takers?

On a weekend with enough advanced notice, I could get up there and fit it into a trip to visit the inlaws

Christmas @sidmashburn vest proving very useful

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:59:44 -0600

Christmas @sidmashburn vest proving very useful

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Sat, 03 Jan 2015 01:30:16 -0600

Eidos shirt jacket

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 02:06:00 -0600

Eidos shirt jacket

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Sat, 15 Nov 2014 12:25:00 -0600

styleforumnet: A terrific windowpane flannel for fall.

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 21:31:18 -0600

styleforumnet:

A terrific windowpane flannel for fall.

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Sun, 02 Nov 2014 22:09:39 -0600

Last night’s bastardized white tie. After the fact.

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:29:26 -0500

Last night’s bastardized white tie. After the fact.

paul-lux: Bespoke Anderson & Sheppard sport coat JJ Minnis...

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 12:36:44 -0500

paul-lux:

Bespoke Anderson & Sheppard sport coat

JJ Minnis Fresco MTM Luxire trousers

Finamore shirt

A&S tie

Charvet PS

The Armoury lapel pin

Meermin

From yesterday’s trip to the Soto exhibit

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:18:43 -0500

From yesterday’s trip to the Soto exhibit

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Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:59:55 -0500

Bad picture

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Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:51:22 -0500

styleternity: Attolini F/W 2015 Favorite look Burnt organe...

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:51:30 -0500

styleternity:

Attolini F/W 2015

Favorite look

Burnt organe always evokes the romanticism of Tuscany, the hot red brick of Morocco and the fiery passione that goes hand in hand with Italian clothing.

Inspiration for dressing like a globe trotting now retired titan of commerce.

STYLETERNITY

Also, the University of Texas Longhorns. So win all around, really.

sowhatelseisnew: Antonio from Eidos Napoli is a very passionate...

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:20:36 -0500

sowhatelseisnew:

Antonio from Eidos Napoli is a very passionate man. Today we got the chance to meet him, and hear him tell us about the vision of his latest collection. It is inspired by the island of Ischia just outside Naples, in everything from printed maps on pocket squares to knitwear spun from a mix of lighter and darker coloured yarns to create the effect of the garments worn by the local fishermen of the island.

Antonio is obviously proud as he demonstrates the perfect curvature of jacket lapels, tie prints and other design features of his garments. Rightfully so, I might add, because this was indeed one of the most inspiring booths at the exhibition.

All of this is great. I finally get my eidos jacket back from my tailor tomorrow. Can’t wait.

tuskandtemper: theseeker411: tastecannotbebought: the80sarefor...

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:54:21 -0500

tuskandtemper:

theseeker411:

tastecannotbebought:

the80sareforever:

I had the opportunity of a lifetime: to drive an E28 M5 through the rolling hills of Italy. Andrew and I spent a week in Tuscany, and the latest StanceWorks article highlights what made the trip something I’ll remember forever.

http://www.stanceworks.com/2014/06/defining-our-favorites-the-e28-m5-through-the-winding-hills-of-tuscany-italy/

h8 u

X2

look @ that hottie (not talking about the car)(the car is pretty too)(the article is cool too)

wow