Gear Patrol

The adage, “clothes make the man” has never been our favorite, but neither has buying shirts off the rack. Luckily, the internet has rectified that and we’ve tested a newcomer throwing their digital pin cushion into the ring: Tailor Threads. Offering fabric options that run from standard fare to eye-popping patterns, you can work your…

Gant has a long-standing tradition of helping men look their best, but a recent rival effort has thrust the brand back into the spotlight of men’s fashion. Characterized by modern tweaks on classic americana stye bred in the collegiate atmosphere, the company has also just launched a new online store, enabling anyone with a mailing…

When we first got wind that two GP fashion staples, J.Crew and Billy Reid were teaming up for a small collection, we couldn’t wait to lay eyes on the results. With the collection landing just this week, we’re pleased to see Reid’s signature Southern workwear look further galvanized. It’s spot on. The small collection delivers…

Inalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of tailored clothing. Thankfully, there are an ever-growing legion of off-the-rack fighters who hold the self-evident truths. Admittedly, former Wall Street warriors and co-founders Hil Davis and Veeral Rathod aren’t exactly the founding fathers of affordable tailored clothing, but using savvy business practices, fabrics sourced from the same…

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Normally we avoid the funny t-shirt racket because our dorm room days are behind us. This new line of Hair-itage Tees ($20) just tugged too strongly at our inner sports fan to be ignored. The series features some of the most distinguished stashes, mullets, beards, and sideburns to ever grace the diamond, testing your knowledge…

You know that laid-back vibe that pervades among dive boat captains, fishing guides and surfers? It’s a sort of smug contentment that comes from being able to spend most days on, in or under the water in a warm climate. Well, that vibe is a little hard to emulate when you’re digging out from one…

Even if your bear trap grip on the urban-woodsman look is as unrelenting as the next style-maven, use this Spring as a reason to ratchet things down a notch. The good news: if the Appalachian-wannabe in you is lost for options, many of the same go-to brands are (and have been) making great looking choices….

Drawing on 246 years of history, designer Sarah Saiger has created a line of t-shirts portraying iconic imagery from Bambu. Bambu produces some of the world’s finest rolling papers and having a couple centuries’ worth of marketing and advertising designs lends itself well to shirt print ideas. You don’t even have to be a tobacco…

When you think of the term “workshirt,” your mind conjures up images of greasy, less-than-savory, unkempt garments used for tasks in the garage or under the engine compartment of your IROC-Z Camaro with Def Leppard playing in the background. Just don’t try that with the new Heller’s Cafe by Warehouse Sturdy Oak Workshirt ($335) sold…

Outlier continues to crush it harder than David Ortiz circa 2004 (RIP). Their most recent addition, the Chalk Stripe Overshirt, comes from a collaboration with New York’s Chari & Co. The shirt is constructed from a “thick and toasty worsted wool that’s so soft we’re convinced there is some cashmere snuck in the mix” and…

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…

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…

In our ongoing efforts to find the perfect custom shirt, Biased Cut threw in its ante and long story short, we’ve come away impressed. Purpose driven (affordable, custom shirt), Biased Cuts Tailor Made Shirts ($95+) purports that a shirt should fit the man, not the other way around. Familiar adage aside, if you’re like any…

With classic Americana showing no sign of stepping down from its post as the king of trends (cases in point: Handsome American Footballs, J.Crew Denim Workshirt, and Coleman Steel Belted Cooler), there’s probably nothing more authentic than buying vintage. You could spend hours scouring thrift stores, repairing worn-out pieces and updating them for a more…

Launched just last year, Taylor Stitch focuses on getting men into shirts that fit both in the cut and in the wallet. Both which we appreciate. Starting with made to measure shirts, Taylor Stitch uses 14 measurements to build their custom shirts. That 44mm watch that never fits under your cuff? Put it in the…

Solid polos are a men’s wardrobe staple when cool weather disappears but their look can get stale quickly when rotated in a little too often. Stripes aren’t that big of a differentiation, but the ability to mix them in with your current shirts can leave you looking a lot less like a pack of Crayolas….

The Second Skin Collection ($36) from Tommy John represents a step forward in the underlying thought of the undershirt market. How often have you had your undershirt come untucked beneath your shirt? Not only is it uncomfortable, but it causes ballooning. If you’re taking the trouble and expense of assembling a great wardrobe, then skimping…

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)….

Blending the fit of athletic-wares and current modern styling ought to be a simple process. Yet, men don’t really have a wide variety of options that fit the athletic man, are fashion forward, and of course feel good. So, in our searchings, we tried out Number:Lab’s Striped Ringer Polo ($101) and am starting to believe…

If you celebrated (or sighed with relief) USA’s tie with England then consider a continuation of your fanfare with a t-shirt. Any excuse for another tee, right? Check out the Bumpy Pitch USA 2010 T-Shirt ($30), or if you’re part of our English readership, its England 2010 counterpart. Part of the Bumpy Pitch x Five…

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…

You spend time keeping in shape (right?), it’s a shame your wardrobe is still full of baggy garb. Granted, you may not look like Craig Alexander (2009 Ironman World Champion, pictured right), but that doesn’t mean slimmer fitting, athletic-focused wear isn’t for you. Inspired by 60′s style tailoring, the trimmer cut Dunning Slim-Fit Polo ($75)…

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,…

You’re probably thinking, Pendleton – camping blanket, or maybe even bag, but not Madras, right? Well, Pendleton is more than a one-trick pony. Using authentic loom-woven madras from India, the Pendleton Oceanside Madras Shirt ($48) is certainly one of our unexpected procurements. The pigment died madras lives up to its heritage: soft and light, it’s…

A while back we introduced you to Proper Cloth. Now they are rolling up their sleeves to bring us something new; the Desert Island Dress Shirt ($239). Constructed of Portuguese batiste fabric (read: super lightweight and airy) this tan, green plaid shirt has a slightly different pattern on either side, which makes for a cool…

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…

Summer. Seersucker suits. Right? Well, yes and no. Seersucker suits, as great as they are, don’t lend themselves to everyday wear. A seersucker shirt though, now that’s a different thing. Work, travel, or play – a seersucker shirt is perfect for summer-long comfort and style. You can thank the soft cotton fabric which naturally aids…

When the time comes for you to give your favorite Justin Bieber shirt enough rest for a wash, these Buro Destruct Graphic Tees ($32) might just temporarily replace the void in your life. Made using American Apparel slim-fitting jersey tee’s, each features a basic but colorful geometric pattern that breaks up the shirt’s vibrant solid…

Not all has gone the way of the trendy at Abercrombie & Fitch. Goods worthy of your money do exist, like the South Notch plaid shirt, a 100% soft sueded cotton classic plaid with button down collar (as a good classic plaid should), chest pocket, and Abercrombie’s vintage wash. A wash that’s frankly more perfectly…