Burberry is one of the most sought-after luxury brands on the resale market. This English company rose to popularity in the late 1800s for their water-resistant trench coats made of gabardine. In the 1920s, the company introduced a distinct tartan plaid, sewing it within the lining of their popular trench coats. Today, this pattern is one…
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Machine Washing Sweaters the Right Way
It’s a common misconception that you cannot launder sweaters in a washing machine. The truth is that you need to follow the proper steps to protect these garments, but you certainly can use a washing machine. You may even find that your washer is both more convenient and more effective than other methods for cleaning…
Best Instagram Accounts Selling Vintage Fashion for Men
Objects of Interest from the Karl Lagerfeld Estate Auction
It’s long been rumored that Karl Lagerfeld was something of a hoarder; his Paris apartment was not only filled to the brim with luxuries, but also with books, magazines, CDs, photos, sketches and other clutter. To the point that the furniture was no longer visible; much to Karl’s annoyance. “Lagerfeld complains that his desk kept…
Price Inflation in Men’s Clothing: What’s Going Up?
Clothing prices are on the rise with inflation. Within the broad apparel category, the consumer price index increased nearly 5% during the past year. However, the situation with men’s apparel is nuanced. Since June of 2020, menswear increased a relatively low 1.5 percent, as womenswear increased 5.3 percent. Meanwhile suits and outerwear decreased 7 percent.…
Simple Ways to Prevent Moth Damage on High End Suits
Pitti Uomo 97 Report
With leaden skies and low turnout on the first day, edition 97 of the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence got off to a rather discouraging start. Thankfully though, by dawn of day two the sun had burned through the Tuscan gloom, and with it came the people: from jetlagged sellers and discretely dressed buyers,…
Our 10 Best Outdoor Clothing Brands to Buy & Sell
With Gorpcore officially a thing, we round up the best outdoor clothing brands to not only achieve the look, but invest wisely so you can resell later. Stonewashed dad-jeans, Fruit of the Loom tees, and boring sneakers appear to have had their day. Now its time for Normcore’s muscular-thighed, trailmix-chomping offspring to enjoy its moment…
The “Suit Without a Shirt” Look and the Future of Formalwear
The Freshest Brands at Pitti Uomo 95
If you’re just a casual follower of men’s fashion, you can be forgiven for believing there’s little more to Pitti Immagine than a carnival of streetstyle posers. But Pitti Uomo is first and foremost a trade show where the world’s top menswear brands display their latest collections to buyers. Sure, some of Pitti’s more eccentrically…