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A Vintage Christmas Party

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Ethan

It’s been a while since I’ve posted something on true vintage clothing! Luckily I was invited to a Christmas party hosted by Reese’s Vintage Pieces, so I was able to break out my Golden Era clothes and spend some time in style with friends, both new and old! You’ll be able to see some fantastic vintage tailoring, filled with subtle details and history that you just can’t get with modern clothing. They just don’t make them like this anymore, other than going full bespoke!

Mark Cho For Less: Going Simple and Recreating a look Faithfully

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Ethan

On this next edition for “Inspiration for Less”, we take another look at the Armoury’s co-founder Mark Cho and recreate his outfit using less-expensive and thrifted items! This time, he wears something super simple: a blue jacket, white shirt, black tie, and grey trousers.

My Last Outfit at BR

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Ethan

This past Saturday was my last day at Banana Republic. Might not be the last day of retail for me, but it was certainly an interesting experience. Here’s what I wore on that last day.

Tees Shirts and Trousers 3: Drape & Minimalism

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Ethan

It’s time to experiment with tees and trousers yet again, this time looking at streetwear for the inspiration.

What I Wore on Thanksgiving and Black Friday ft. Pleats

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Ethan

One’s a fantastic day spent with loved ones. The other is a day filled with demanding customers, long lines, and standing for 8 hours. Both times I dressed for comfort!

Unexpected Layering: The M-43 Field Jacket

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Ethan

As fall gets closure, it’s time to be basic and wear your Basic Green Jackets. We’ve seen them before with a casual attire, but what about with a suit?

A Few Days in the Bay Area

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Ethan

I’ve been meaning to go to SF (and the Bay Area) and shop around for a long time. The last time I went was two years ago when Tim and I stumbled upon Haight Street and its awesome vintage stores. I planned to go for my 21st birthday in July, but circumstances arose that only allowed us to go during this past September Weekend! Spencer, Jeremiah and I (the Spring 2016 Dapper Day crew) were only able to spend two nights/one day in the Area but it was definitely a lot of fun, especially since we were able to dress up and walk around!

The Return of Drop-Loop Trousers?

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Ethan

Pleats and high waist pants are finally coming back into the minds of everyday people, being present at Pitti Uomo and other sartorial gatherings. Fashion isn’t always new, with discerning gentlemen always looking toward the golden age of menswear (1930-1960) for inspiration to their latest suits. B&Tailor has started offering a certain style of trouser that instantly screams 1940-1955: the drop loop pant.

Q & A: Finding the Perfect Jacket Fit

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Ethan

It’s time to start doing a new feature here on Street x Sprezza and that’s Q & As! I know some of you have got some Q’s and I’ll try my best to supply the A’s. This first one comes to me from Jacob, a reader who is concerned about finding a jacket that fits from eBay! Since I buy a lot of my clothes online, I thought it best to tell him my process for buying these vintage pieces. Here’s a hint: it’s all in the shoulders and length.

Late Summer Purchases: Espadrilles and Hawaiian Shirts

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Ethan

September has finally arrived and so has the first wave of fall products. Banana Republic has started stocking their flannel pants and J. Crew is advertising their latest trenchcoat model. However, being a Southern California Native, I am still feeling the effects of the 90F+ heat. That’s why I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy two things I should’ve had since June: the white espadrille and the rayon Hawaiian Shirt.