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My Son, John

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Ethan

Sometimes you meet someone who is just on your wavelength on nearly everything. That someone is John Robinson.

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How I Think About Color

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Ethan

I used to think that I didn’t have a real philosophy on how I wear color. I just picked what I liked and used it to evoke certain style aesthetics. And then I realized that is a philosophy!

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Archiving My Clothes and Recontextualizing Them

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Ethan

Would you beleive that I’ve had this 1930’s rayon polo for nearly seven years? Even as my style evolves and my closet changes, many pieces are kept in the archive, ready to be worn in similar and new ways. I just make it so.

Let’s dive into this concept that apparently is quite rare to find in menswear enthusiasts.

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The Vague Way I Talk (and Think) About Menswear

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Ethan

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These are menswear looks- I’d even call some of these classic menswear! Let me explain (as best as I can).

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Dressing Like The Esquire Man

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Ethan

I cosplay illustrations. No, not Light Yagami, but the nameless white guys that appear in Apparel Arts.

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Pitti Dreams, Being Fuddy, Olympics Uniforms, Dressing for Ourselves, and AMA!

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Ethan

Style Poll: Ralph Lauren's Team USA Olympic Uniforms

Here’s a few streams and Pitti dreams for your enjoyment! And yes, we cover the Olympics in the most SaD way possible.

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Safe For Work

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Ethan

Work attire is a tricky subject in classic menswear. Are we too fashion-forward? Or are we too old school? Let’s discuss.

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Merch x Menswear

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Ethan

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After years of being told to avoid graphics and phrases on our clothing, classic menswear seems to have come full circle on merch and branded clothing. It’s weird but almost nostalgic in a way.

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On Dressing Authentically

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Ethan

Despite the variety of styles, I think we all dress authentically. Whatever that word means!

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Yes, Menswear Can Be Practical

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Ethan

Kinda. You just gotta make it so!

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