Men’s Wedding Attire Dos and Don’ts A lot of guys are clueless about what to wear to weddings. They end up shopping with their girlfriends at the last minute, impulsively buying coats and ties and shoes they don’t want, all in the name of tradition. And if traditions weren’t hard enough to master, creative wedding…
Q&A: Resale Ralph Lauren
Hello, My husband has some Ralph Lauren Polo clothing (blazers and shirts mostly) and some shoes. He recently lost weight and we are cleaning out his closet. Do you sell Ralph Lauren on consignment? How much could we get for these items? Thanks, Marie Hi Marie, thanks for your question. We definitely sell Polo Ralph…
Men’s Stores and Vintage Shopping in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has emerged as one of the most style-conscious cities in the world. The Porteños (the people of BA) have a colorful and creative taste that touches everything from their clothing to their cuisine and the city’s historic architecture. Men living in BA have easy access to some fine boutique stores and vintage sellers.…
Breaking in Clark’s Desert Boots
Clark’s desert boots are the perfect traveling shoe. They’re so versatile. What can’t you do in desert boots? I’ve worn them on several trips across the globe, and always feel comfortable – whether I’m on a hike or sitting down in a restaurant. Before you grab your desert chukkas and head for the airport, its…
Who Makes the Best Cotton Chino Pants?
Chino pants are versatile trousers crafted in durable cotton twill fabric. In the world of men’s pants, they fall somewhere between casual and dressed up. Not quite as rugged as a pair of jeans, but surely not as refined as a dress trouser. I’m loosely defining chino pants as any cotton trouser you can dress…
How to Get More Wingtip for Less Money
Wingtip shoes are like Starbucks, atoms, ninjas and haters; they’re everywhere. Before you go and drop a few hundred on a fresh pair, stop by a thrift store and look for a quality pre-owned pair. You can pick up some great wingtips for cheap and save your cash for the more extravagant shoes you’d like…
How to Dress Like an Evil Wall Street Banker
This post could be more timely. It could coincide with the remake of Wall Street, the Oscar winning 1987 drama by Oliver Stone, in which Michael Douglas plays the famously ruthless and greedy Gordon Gekko. Accurate or not, the character gave us an archetype of the evil Wall St. stockbroker: a pension-raider and conductor of…
Ralph Lauren Announces End to the Rugby Line
The Ralph Lauren company announced today that Rugby Ralph Lauren would be phased out in the coming year. The move will close a popular online store and 14 brick-and-mortar stores located in cities like San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and New York. See Also: Rare Vintage Sale: Polo Ralph LaurenFeatured: RL Purple Label Randall Moto Jacket…
A Guy’s Guide to Shopping the Twin Cities
Finding the Best Menswear in Minneapolis, St. Paul The Twin Cities is not known for fashion. Here in the Midwest, most people prefer utilitarian garments that don’t attract any extra attention. In a state boasting a record low of –60°F, many of us prefer to stay warm first, and fashionable second. Nonetheless, some excellent men’s…
Allen Edmonds Recrafting: Before and After
If you’ve ever bought a pair of Allen Edmonds, you probably know about their shoe repair (i.e. recrafting) program. It’s a proud selling point for their company. “You could own these shoes for 10 years,” the sales people say, and they’re not exaggerating. With occasional wear, a decade of wear could easily be achieved. Get…