One of My Favorite Designers: Martin Margiela

Martin Margiela was one of the original Antwerp Six, the group of Belgian designers who took the fashion world by storm in the 1980s, though his association with the group was shortlived. Twenty odd years later, some have become fashion icons, while others have remained relatively obscure (raise your hand if you recognize Walter van Beirendonck’s “Wild and Lethal Trash” line.) more…

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The Worst of Summer, Style Wise

I hate summer. Well, I like running and biking and playing sports, but I strongly believe that sweating should be reserved for the gym, the track, and the soccer pitch. Yesterday, with the temperature in the high eighties and the humidity reaching 93% (and in my opinion, anything over 50% humidity is unconscionable), I was sweating just going a block to get lunch. And getting home, it was even worse. I grew up in Canada, so spare me the “You’d miss it if it were gone” speech. No, give me cool, crisp air that nips at your nose and a hot drink in hand any day. Yesterday, I was threatening to move our family to Norway, where the weather is reasonable year round. more…

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Patent Leather Shoes Care and Cleaning

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. more…

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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. more…

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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. more…

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