One of my goals since starting this blog has been to find and bring less well-known brands to the attention of my readers. J.W. Hulme Co. is one of those brands. Since 1905, J.W. Hulme Co. has been creating leather goods of the highest caliber. Made in America, with leather from some of the finest […]
Born and raised in the Northwest, I’m always thrilled to discover a new Northwest-based brand. Tanner Goods is a company from Portland, Oregon and they make some cool stuff. Focused on creating “modern products that respect the past,” Tanner Goods hits the right notes. Nokori Folding Chair This folding chair looks great and hides away […]
Sometimes its good to step away from the usual and don an item less frequently worn. This is how I feel about ties other than silk. Autumn and winter are the perfect time to rediscover wool ties. There’s something comfortable about wool neckwear. It reminds me of wintertime, Christmas shopping, and holiday get togethers. Thoughts of […]
Over the past few years the monk strap shoe has become a common sight in menswear magazines and fashion events. They are a stylish alternative to oxfords and other lace-up dress shoes. Choosing a style that can be dressed up or down will give you the most use from your monk straps. Suedes look nice […]
Have you ever wondered why some dress shoes are more expensive than others? Better materials translate into higher costs, but construction methods also come into play. In this post, I will discuss Goodyear welting and recommend a few dress shoe manufacturers who sell Goodyear welted dress shoes. What is Goodyear Welting? A shoe with a […]
Over the years there have been hundreds of various hat styles that man has used to cover his head. From the tricorne and bicorne of the 18th century to the baseball cap of today. At the bottom of this post you will find an infographic illustrating the most popular men’s formal hat styles. The traditional colors for felt […]
History of the Fedora The fedora gets its name from the 1882 play, Fédora, in which the hat was worn by Sarah Bernhardt. Bernhardt was known for dressing in men’s clothes, and with its masculine look, the fedora became a symbol during the women’s rights movement and was worn by the suffragettes. A quick side note, the […]
I’ve owned both the Seiko 5 and the Timex Weekender for about a year. My wife purchased the Seiko 5 for me as a gift while I bought the Weekender to have a good-looking, inexpensive watch that I would’t worry about damaging. Both have performed well during the time I’ve owned them. I wear the […]
What makes Speake-Marin watches so cool? Well let’s see. Watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin is the basis for Pierce Brosnan’s character in the upcoming thriller Survivor. Speake-Marin has been designing beautiful watches and watch movements for years. He developed and built high-end complications for Renaud & Papi (now Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi SA). If you have to […]
When I was researching for a post on cotton ties for spring I found Ralph Lauren had so many great cotton ties that I couldn’t settle on which to include in the post. So here they all are together. In high school I was a huge fan of Polo Ralph Lauren; I had no clue […]