In this short product review, I’ll share my thoughts on the Barbour Liddesdale quilted jacket, a classic outerwear piece that offers high end looks and a rather affordable price tag. Although my collection of outerwear is rather extensive, I only keep a few pieces in rotation. During the past year, the Liddesdale coat was always around. I…
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Westerlind Climbing Jumpsuit Review
At $275, the Climbing Jumpsuit from Westerlind NYC is an easy upgrade from the typical vintage jumpsuit, however it does lack a few key features. I dyed mine with indigo for a custom look. Around 2017, I became interested in the jumpsuit. Yes, it was trending at the time, but also convenient and comfortable. A…
Eton of Sweden Shirt Review
Eton shirts have long been sought after by those in the know. But a recent North American push, accompanied by the opening of flagship stores in Santa Monica and NYC, has brought the brand a much greater degree of attention of late. Born from humble beginnings, but since transformed into an internationally recognized design house…
Beyond Trends: Isaia Napoli Shirts Review
Neapolitan tailoring firm Isaia had been quietly producing elegant menswear for over half a century when a few years ago the brand suddenly found itself the height of fashion. While many other Italian fashion designers had enjoyed decades of international celebrity, Isaia Napoli had been steadily simmering away for three generations without previously capturing the…
The Luxurious Frames of Cutler & Gross – A Short Review
Cutler & Gross has been on my shopping radar since watching Kingsman on a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis. The company supplied much of the eyewear for the cast, putting the finishing touch on the film’s exaggerated dapper style. The following month, I found myself constantly browsing the C&G website and searching for the…
If Pizzas Were Pants: Incotex Sky Slim Jeans
If pizzas were pants, Incotex would be legendary pizzeria Da Michele of Naples, Italy. Visitors to Da Michele’s original Neapolitan location choose from a menu offering just two options: a Margherita or a Marinara. When a restaurant can offer such a limited choice of dishes and yet still achieve the global fame of Da Michele,…
Boglioli Lightweight Shirts and Ties for the Summer
Boglioli is one of those classic, premium Italian brands that’s been run by the same family for generations, guaranteeing that the closely guarded secrets and traditions of Italian tailoring survive well into the future. Well, at least that’s part of the story…. Long known for the excellence of its soft sports jackets, Boglioli certainly boasts…
Barena Venezia “Pasubio Stino” Overshirt Review
Although perhaps not quite a household name in the US, Barena Venezia is nonetheless very well known within fashion circles. Indeed, for those with an interest in good quality clothing, the name Barena is synonymous with a certain kind of simple, practical, Italian unstructured tailoring. While many Italians are understandably proud of their nation’s fashion…
A Closer Look at Inexpensive Suits From Massimo Dutti
Massimo Dutti suits are becoming more common in the used luxury clothing market. But what’s their quality of construction like? Is the cloth any good? How do they fit? And just who is “Signor Dutti” anyway? Read our review for answers to these and many other pressing sartorial questions. A Brief Review of the Massimo…
In-Depth Review of the Kapital Ring Coat
Kapital Katsuragi ring coats are innovative and desirable outerwear items that currently do a brisk trade on the second-hand market. In this review we’ll take a look at their main design features, discuss style and fit, and consider the quality of their construction. An Introduction My first Kapital ring coat – a sturdy black number…