It’s long been rumored that Karl Lagerfeld was something of a hoarder; his Paris apartment was not only filled to the brim with luxuries, but also with books, magazines, CDs, photos, sketches and other clutter. To the point that the furniture was no longer visible; much to Karl’s annoyance. “Lagerfeld complains that his desk kept…
Are consignment shops worth it?
Should You Pick the Consignment Shop That Pays the Most?
It’s a question we get every day: what is your commission? Or sometimes: “what is the split?” While it’s obviously important to know before you consign your valuable items, the commission rate is only one of several factors to consider. Here I’d like to argue why a focus on commissions alone isn’t necessarily going to…
Price Inflation in Men’s Clothing: What’s Going Up?
Clothing prices are on the rise with inflation. Within the broad apparel category, the consumer price index increased nearly 5% during the past year. However, the situation with men’s apparel is nuanced. Since June of 2020, menswear increased a relatively low 1.5 percent, as womenswear increased 5.3 percent. Meanwhile suits and outerwear decreased 7 percent.…
Q&A: Can You Resell Clothing With Alterations?
Barbour Liddesdale One Year Review
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…
Simple Ways to Prevent Moth Damage on High End Suits
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…
How to Sell Used Shoes Online
Among the many products you can buy online, used footwear may sound like an odd choice. Nonetheless, people are buying pre-owned sneakers and dress shoes constantly on websites like eBay, Etsy, Poshmark and more. In this article, I’ll explain the trend and offer 7 steps to sell your own used designer shoes. Why do people…
Pitti Uomo 97 Report
With leaden skies and low turnout on the first day, edition 97 of the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence got off to a rather discouraging start. Thankfully though, by dawn of day two the sun had burned through the Tuscan gloom, and with it came the people: from jetlagged sellers and discretely dressed buyers,…