Buzz Brand: Wings & Horns

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In the fall of 2006, on Styleforum.net and Superfuture.com, two sites dedicated for the most part to men's fashion, "Where can I get a W+H tiger fleece slim black hoodie?" was a commonly posted question. The previous winter season, the durable, fitted hooded fleece sweatshirts made by the brand then named "Spruce" (the name was changed to W+H because of copyright problems) had become quite popular on the fora, where mania for a specific article … [Read more...]

Funny Man Steve Carell Challenges Our Notions of Style and Image

It's hard to look at Steve Carell and take him seriously. When you see him dressed impeccably in this grey suit with a beige tie as he did at the ShoWest awards you realize that he has the same drive to convey a professional, well put together image across just like the rest of us. Maybe we would buy that image if he did not play characters that appear to be an extension of his ordinary self, almost in the same way that Bill Cosby did on the … [Read more...]

Patent Leather Shoes Care and Cleaning

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Patent leather can be genuine leather or manmade, but this hard, glossy material can really add a special touch to evening formal wear and original designer footwear. With its unique high gloss, patent leather does need a little extra care. All your Q & A are listed here to keep your patent leather looking perfect. … [Read more...]

Needful Things in My Duffel Bag for Summer Travel

I am moving later this summer, and while I am sending most of my things ahead of me, I will stay behind in my empty apartment with just enough clothing to last be half a week or so while I clear up my affairs. Everything will fit into my Filson Duffel bag. This is the gold standard for duffel bags. … [Read more...]

Sports Jacket with Jeans… Is It Doable?

The latest issue of Details magazine has, in one spread, a guy wearing what appears to be a muted grey, brown, and light blue Prince of Wales sports jacket, a blue and white striped shirt with a contrasting white collar, a dark blue dotted tie, and a blue and white pocket square. … [Read more...]