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The Soft Rolls of the OCBD & Button-Down Collar

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Ethan

Let’s talk about the most classic and popular shirt collar of all time, even if men continuously debate its cloth, dimensions and roll.

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1-Year in Quarantine, Bags, Lookbooks, Apparel Arts, and Zombies

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Ethan

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It’s been a long month, but hey, that just means more stuff for you to binge from your favorite menswear boys!

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Reflections On Commissioning Custom Menswear (So Far)

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Ethan

Some of the best menswear I’ve come to own has been some form of custom: MTO, MTM, and Bespoke. Despite it being the “endgame” of a classic wardrobe, it’s still a simultaneously aspirational and anxiety inducing thing to go through.

Let’s dive in and talk about it.

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The Duffle Coat

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Ethan

All I need now is a red bucket hat in order to essentially Disneybound my favorite bear. It’s just so cozy!

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On Menswear Communities & The Importance of Friends

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Ethan

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We’ve talked about POV and Slouch, but do you guys wanna know the real way to pull of an aesthetic in confidence? Have a good community and friend group. I’m serious.

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Picking with the Boys at Vintage Productions

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ethan

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I finally get to document a vintage warehouse for you guys, with plenty of phone, film, and DSLR pics for you to enjoy. We also wore a bunch of good fits, if you like that sort of thing.

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The New Name

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Ethan

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I altered the name of the blog- did you notice? Don’t worry; that’s the only thing changing about it.

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Music, Menswear & Me

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ethan

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I feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life to discuss the relationship between music and menswear and how it applies to me. Get ready for a great podcast episode and a full essay that’s tangentially (at best) related to clothing.

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The Feb ’21 Bonus, Giving Advice, Discussing POV, and Codifying Menswear

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Ethan

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Happy Valentine’s Day! As a gift, I have a few stream recaps and a hilarious bonus episode. Sorry, no chocolates from me.

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On Slouch & Stuffiness

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Ethan

Let’s dive into my favorite word to describe my approach to menswear and why I think it’s actively good to avoid being stuffy.

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