I’m always on the lookout for a great bargain. For the 99%, it isn’t realistic to wear custom-tailored suits from Savile Row or $200 designer selvedge denim jeans. And you shouldn’t have to spend untold sums of cash to look great. To combat this inequity, Combatant Gentleman sells clothing directly to the consumer only via […]
With the Lunar New Year taking place and in honor of my year and a half living in Vietnam I decided to write a post on one of Vietnam’s most iconic clothing companies, Ginkgo. The company is known, especially among tourists, for their fun t-shirts which ofen depict life in Vietnam. Here are some of […]
I first discovered Blomus while browsing in one of my favorite stores, DIGS, a showroom full of modern and contemporary design furniture and home goods. DIGS was fantastic store located in Bellingham, WA. I was a frequent customer while attending university in Bellingham and was always looking for something stylish to decorate my condo. After graduation I moved to Seattle […]
With Winter in full swing I thought it would be as good a times as any to discuss one of the great collar styles for layering. The shawl collar is synonymous with comfort and class. If that isn’t a good enough reason to wear a shawl collar then keep reading. Hugh Hefner wears one. And […]
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 […]
No matter what country you call home, it always feels good to purchase items made in your country. And since the U.S.A. is my home, here are a few brands that stand out as quality American-made dress shirt manufacturers. Todd Shelton Founded in 2002, all of Todd Shelton’s clothing is made in their New Jersey factory. […]
Back in 1945, the Rolex Datejust was the first wristwatch to display the date on the dial. Today it is a classic timepiece and one of the most recognizable watches ever made. The original Datejust did not have the iconic 2.5 times magnification Cyclops lens that is now associated with the Datejust. You can see […]
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 […]
The word covert, is defined in hunting terminology as a thicket used for taking cover. It originally meant hidden or covered, although now that use is rare. The antique hunting print below titled To Draw Next Covert is from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News on December 10, 1892. Covert now brings to mind secret operations […]
Founded in 1938, Knoll has become one of the leading design companies in America and the world. Knoll partnered with the World Monument Fund in 2006 to launch Modernism at Risk, an initiative aimed at preserving modern architecture. You can find Knoll furniture in many museums either on display or as useable furniture. Read on to […]