Part of the Patagonia mission is to make high-quality goods that can withstand the elements. But today that’s not their only unique selling point. Today, environmental responsibility is part of their company philosophy.This makes sense, because you cannot claim to love the outdoors while polluting the outdoors, and the “fast fashion” industry is now one…
J.M. Weston is a luxury shoemaker famous for its elegant and timeless Parisian style with roots in the American shoemaking process. Our latest arrivals this month include a 10-pair collection of these fine shoes. In 1891, Édouard Blanchard founded the J.M Weston factory in France’s Limousin region, an area known for producing fine leather goods.…
John Lobb represents British style at its finest. For over 150 years, the company has crafted shoes and boots of the highest quality, including artisanal bespoke shoes that are manufactured with a 190 step process. In addition to the bespoke service, the company offers an extensive archive of made-to-order models and luxurious ready-to-wear shoes in…
When you’re shopping for a suit, it’s inevitable that you’ll see a lot of single breasted jackets with a classic notched lapel. If you’d like to add something different to your wardrobe, keep an eye out for the single breasted peaked lapel. Lapels make up an important part of a suit’s overall expression. While secondary…
4 Ways to Store Your Growing Necktie Collection Necktie shopping can be addicting. When you accumulate hundreds of neckties, it’s time to start thinking seriously about storage and organization. Here are some ideas for holding and organizing a large necktie collection. Hangers You might recognize this hanger as something your Dad used for necktie storage. It’s…
My son is entering the business world and we’re struggling to find him a suit that fits. He is very slim and all the suits we’ve tried are too large. Should I start looking in the boys department? I’m in no hurry, but he will need to add suits for his career. Where should we…
Ermenegildo Zegna is one of the most popular menswear brands in the world. The Zegna style is famously low-key, with the rare quality of appealing to both conservative and fashion-forward buyers. To understand what drives the Zegna brand, you must trace the story back to its origins. In 1910, Ermenegildo Zegna opened the Zegna Wool Mill…
Bijan, named after the designer Bijan Pakzad, is a luxury brand selling fine menswear, perfume and jewelry. Their clothing is not fashion, but “Wearable Art,” as the famous tagline reads. Made with fine materials sourced from Italy or Spain, garments are artisan constructed, often by hand, achieving quality comparable to some of the world’s top menswear labels…
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is the original basketball shoe and most popular athletic shoe on earth. Before 2001, these iconic sneakers were manufactured in the United States. Today, they’re produced in overseas factories located in Vietnam and China. An American Classic, Once Manufactured in America. So what happened to American made Chucks? In the 80s…
In 2014, we sold a large private collection of vintage Polo Ralph Lauren clothing. See photos from the sale and the rare designs from the Ralph Lauren archive. When most people think of Polo Ralph Lauren, they imagine the classic short sleeved cotton mesh shirt, always adorned with the classic player logo on the chest.…
