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…
Cusco is known for its amazing scenery and access to the incredible Macchu Picchu. While in the city, you can also do a little shopping. Because the mountain air in Cusco is cooler than other parts of Peru, you may find yourself wanting an extra layer of protection. To meet this need, Cusco has numerous…
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.…
How to Remove Tie Wrinkles If your neckties are made with high quality silk, they’ll spring back to life even after repeated tying. But sometimes, you’ll get a stubborn wrinkle or crease caused by improper necktie storage. This can happen at home, but more often, wrinkles happen while traveling as your ties and other clothes get…
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…
Hello, we have some suits and office clothes that are not expensive or current. Could you tell me where the best place is to donate them? They are still in great condition. Thanks! Gloria —- Hi, thanks for your question. I’m assuming that your goals are different than simply donation, as in giving the suits…
