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In the Coen brothers cult classic the Big Lebowski, the character of El Duderino wore a distinct cardigan, an ivory white Pendleton with tribal patterns. The cardigan was from Jeff Bridges’ own wardrobe, not a costume from the set. Such a cardigan is ideal for bowling, driving around, and the occasional acid flashback. It’s certainly…
Men’s Wedding Attire Dos and Don’ts A lot of guys are clueless about what to wear to weddings. They end up shopping with their girlfriends at the last minute, impulsively buying coats and ties and shoes they don’t want, all in the name of tradition. And if traditions weren’t hard enough to master, creative wedding…
Buenos Aires has emerged as one of the most style-conscious cities in the world. The Porteños (the people of BA) have a colorful and creative taste that touches everything from their clothing to their cuisine and the city’s historic architecture. Men living in BA have easy access to some fine boutique stores and vintage sellers.…
Clark’s desert boots are the perfect traveling shoe. They’re so versatile. What can’t you do in desert boots? I’ve worn them on several trips across the globe, and always feel comfortable – whether I’m on a hike or sitting down in a restaurant. Before you grab your desert chukkas and head for the airport, its…
Chino pants are versatile trousers crafted in durable cotton twill fabric. In the world of men’s pants, they fall somewhere between casual and dressed up. Not quite as rugged as a pair of jeans, but surely not as refined as a dress trouser. I’m loosely defining chino pants as any cotton trouser you can dress…
Wingtip shoes are like Starbucks, atoms, ninjas and haters; they’re everywhere. Before you go and drop a few hundred on a fresh pair, stop by a thrift store and look for a quality pre-owned pair. You can pick up some great wingtips for cheap and save your cash for the more extravagant shoes you’d like…
This post could be more timely. It could coincide with the remake of Wall Street, the Oscar winning 1987 drama by Oliver Stone, in which Michael Douglas plays the famously ruthless and greedy Gordon Gekko. Accurate or not, the character gave us an archetype of the evil Wall St. stockbroker: a pension-raider and conductor of…
The Ralph Lauren company announced today that Rugby Ralph Lauren would be phased out in the coming year. The move will close a popular online store and 14 brick-and-mortar stores located in cities like San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and New York. See Also: Rare Vintage Sale: Polo Ralph LaurenFeatured: RL Purple Label Randall Moto Jacket…
Finding the Best Menswear in Minneapolis, St. Paul The Twin Cities is not known for fashion. Here in the Midwest, most people prefer utilitarian garments that don’t attract any extra attention. In a state boasting a record low of –60°F, many of us prefer to stay warm first, and fashionable second. Nonetheless, some excellent men’s…
6 Easy Steps for Straight Bar Lacing If you’re going for a formal look on your dress shoes, you should use the straight bar lacing method. Straight lacing creates a cleaner, tidier look than the usual method of criss-cross lacing. Bar lacing works best with oxford style dress shoes that have an even number of eyelets,…
