Getting the Best Out of Your Shopping Experience

One of my favorite methods of procrastination is to read reviews of men’s clothing stores on sites like Yelp. I especially like to read the reviews of stores that I am familiar with, and those I am about to visit. By and large, the reviews confirm my opinions of the stores and the service, though there are some surprises. (more…)

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Nordstrom Picks: Jeans

One of the finer points of shopping at Nordstroms is checking out their luxurious selection of denim. We’ve taken the liberty of pointing out some of the more interesting pairs of jeans that aren’t exactly “of the moment” with denim elitist but rather nice clothing items to successfully work out in your wardrobe. (more…)

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Online Shopping, a Better Inspiration for Style?

For the past 10+ years, I have lived in Los Angeles and Boston, with easy access to world class shopping. In Los Angeles, I shopped at Maxfield, Traffic, and Ron Herman, all world famous boutiques known for bringing new talent to market. In Boston, I shopped at the world famous Louis Boston, which has, in my opinion, the best cuts from Kiton in North America, and at Alan Bilzerian, who has a better eye than anyone else in Boston, and whose collections, with a strong focus on Japanese and Belgian designers, are a full lap in front of the competition. (more…)

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Tobi.com Summer Picks: Helmut Lang and John Varvatos

Helmut Lang

Another great designer offering classic, yet fashionable attire in the upper mid price range, between $200 and $1000. Think Calvin Klein with a hint of Prada. (more…)

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Don’t Neglect Second Hand Clothing

Some of our best gear has often come from thrift stores or from popular second-hand venues such as eBay or other auction sites. There are a few reasons why you should consider these alternatives as well, particularly if you’re tight on cash and need some creative ways to spice up your wardrobe. The following is a list of things to consider when purchasing second hand clothing. (more…)

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