Look Good Either Way
Navigating the murky waters of dress code lingo can paralyze even the brightest of men. Phrases like “dressy-casual”, “semi-formal”, or “black tie-optional” just seem purposely engineered for confusion and panic. Erring on the side of being over dressed is always the safe bet over going the under dressed route, but owning a few versatile pieces [...]
Your Sweater Alternative
Not quite a jacket, and a little more than a shirt, this Knitted Shirt ($188) from Scotch and Soda is a unique winter wardrobe addition that’s bound to attract attention. Details we especially like are the double breasted pockets and checked shoulder patches which are definitely reminiscent of Penfield gear. Made from a wool nylon [...]
Be the Black Sheep
Wear a wool t-shirt? You’d probably rather roll yourself into a sheet of fiberglass insulation after soaking in corn syrup. For many years now, synthetic activewear have been all the rage for their warmth, ability to dry quickly and overall comfort. Synthetics tend to channel modern adventurist and climber extraordinaire, Ed Viesturs, while wool echoes, [...]
Italian Envy
Every so often, a man needs a new shirt. Paralyzed by the jungle-like savagery of the average mall, most men fall back on a few classic brands that we are familiar with – Banana Republic, J. Crew, Polo, etc. While his style is infinitely more on-point, and his wardrobe impeccably tailored, the Italian man is [...]
Safari Meets the Street
Martin + OSA is a brand named after the famous American exploring couple Martin and Osa Johnson, who traveled the world to exotic places and heavily documented their experiences to share back at home with the curious American public. Understanding that back story, it’s easy to understand the inspiration behind the Linen Aviation shirt ($80). [...]
Points of Differentiation
Get the bright look of white this summer without copping everyone else’s style with this shark poplin print woven shirt by Diesel ($90). Differentiated by a subtle navy dot print and double front flapped pockets, it’ll certainly keep you comfortable as the thermometer rises. It might even be appropriate as summer office attire office depending [...]
American Made and Japanese Inspired
This is a continuation of our summer upgrade series for those of you still on the hunt for the perfect sun approved shirt. Made in America in the city that never sleeps, Gilbert & Lewis is known for their quality and attention to detail. This focus often shines through in their use of slim collars, [...]
Summer Style with a Slight Military Treatment
Military-styled shirts are being pumped out by every men’s fashion brand under the sun these days, but few exude the quality of this version by Apolis Activism. We’ve brought up clothing items from this brand created by the Parton brothers before, mainly because we appreciate their attention to global change and improving the state of [...]
Jolly Good Shirts
Even if you didn’t graduate from the likes of prestigious English prep schools like Eaton or Hogwarts, it doesn’t mean you can’t look the part on the weekend. Intended more for fashion than actually tussling in the scrum (we know how dirty that sounds), these striped rugbys are made from 100% cotton jersey and feature [...]
Buttoned Up, But Dressed Down
If polo shirts aren’t your style and you’re looking for tee shirt substitute, there’s always the button up short sleeve. Following that train of thought, this Madras Plaid Short Sleeve ($55) is a future summer classic. Part of the company’s new signature series line, it’s made of 100% cotton and cut to be slightly fitted [...]
Rethinking Traditional Design for the Better
Outlier boldly states on their site that the Pivot Sleeve Shirt ($144) is “quite simply a better men’s dress shirt”, and based on their design we definitely think they’re on to something. Known for making attractive but functional clothing for today’s bike commuting professional, this project stemmed from the desire to create a shirt that [...]
Brighten and Lighten Up
Readers of fashion blogs like Hypebeast should be fully aware that Japan has been exporting its men’s wear style world-wide for decades now. Defined by rich textures and subtler color palettes, this shirt from Our Legacy (a Swedish Brand) is inspired by Japan’s signature style and is made from light weight vintage madras cotton that’s [...]
Long Live the 80s?
Winter isn’t done yet, but that shouldn’t prevent you from thinking of refreshing your attire come spring. New for spring/summer 2010 season, boutique shirt manufacturer Gitman Vintage which is a sub brand of Gitman Bros. has released a series of cotton poplin shirts paying homage to the styles of 1984. If that point didn’t send [...]
Classic Button Up With A Twist
Tired of seeing yourself in the mirror wearing the exact same button down, regardless of brand name or plaid pattern? Thanks to some contrasting strips at the cuffs and button closure, Mondern Amusement’s tweak on this classic men’s staple may be enough to wake your look up. Made of 100% cotton, it’s fairly unlikely you’ll [...]
A Classic Design Distinguished by Details
In response to several requests we’ve received asking us to focus on more of the basic aspects of a man’s attire (as opposed to just the bigger, bolder items like jackets and shoes), we present the OBEY coastal shirt. Suitable for those with a more urban-focused look or just your average bar-goer in a typical [...]
