Jean Paul Gaultier is one of fashion’s great innovators. From his first collection in 1976, Gaultier made his mark with highly irreverent designs. His collections would often push the boundaries of gender and sexuality, or channel the rebellious attitude of punk rock. Gaultier created Madonna’s infamous cone bras for her Blond Ambition Tour in 1990.…
How to Know if You’ve Scored a True Fashion Collectible
You’ve stumbled across what looks like a rather unique fashion find. Whether you discovered it scouring the racks at your favorite flea market or at the bottom of your great uncle’s trunk, you’re convinced you have a piece of fashion history in your hands. So the question is, what separates desirable designer clothing from the…
Q&A: What Does New Old Stock Mean?
Hi, looking at buying one of your products and the condition section says New old stock. What does that mean? How old is it? – Jeffrey The term “New Old Stock” or N.O.S. is commonly used by resellers to describe an older product, in perfect condition, with original tags or original packaging. If you’re not…
Pre-Owned Bespoke Footwear from John Lobb London
New on consignment this week, we have four pairs of incredibly handsome, gently used shoes from John Lobb Ltd in London. As you can see in the photos, these bespoke shoes reflect classic styling with a modern touch. Our client has been happy to experiment with different leathers offered at the London store. This batch…
TOM FORD Menswear Collection
TOM FORD not only designs some of sexiest clothing on the planet, but he is also one of fashion’s savviest businessmen. The designer was instrumental in saving the Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent brands. After leaving those companies, he launched his own highly successful fashion label and film studio. For November 2017, we’re happy to…
Vintage Luggage: Our Top 8 Brands to Buy and Sell
Do you grow faint at the sight of a set of matching vintage suitcases? I get it. I too have been known to scroll through endless eBay listings looking for classic designer luggage. There is nothing like the thrill of the hunt after all. And anyone who has spent hours searching vintage luggage and then…
Review of Proper Cloth – Online Custom Shirts
Review of the Rancourt & Co Beef Roll Penny Loafer
Who doesn’t love a good beef roll? For a month now, I’ve been happily wearing Rancourt’s “Beef Roll Penny Loafer” in Carolina brown CXL, purchased on sale from my friends at Hubert White in Minneapolis. I had high hopes for these loafers, because I thoroughly love my Rancourt Ranger Mocs. Like any good penny loafer,…
5 Under-the-Radar Italian Shoemakers You Should Know
You think you know the best Italian shoemakers, but if your list includes only big names like Gucci, Prada and Ferragamo, then you’re missing out on some seriously stylish footwear. Ever use the hashtag #shoeporn? Then consider adding these 5 under-the-radar Italian brands to your collection. Compared to the popular designers, they offer similar (or better) attention…
Does a Cheap Full Canvas Suit Exist?
So you want to find the cheapest full canvas suit? Does that even exist? The answer depends on what exactly you’re looking for in a suit and what exactly you consider cheap. First, let’s briefly clarify the difference between a full canvas suit jacket, a half canvas suit jacket and a fused suit jacket. Related Articles:…