Best And (Mostly) Worst Dressed Men Of 2013 Golden Globes
Fear not, the men of the celebrity set have yet again showed us how not to dress for black tie... Or if you are Ewan McGregor you think you are too cool to actually wear a tie at all, that's some serious dark side of the force shit and Yoda would not approve. I do not know why they...
Indochino Suit Review, Version 2.0
Note: Since time of publication my stance on Indochino has changed. Please refer to this most recent review for updated thoughts. A few months back the good people at Indochino made a stop in New York City to show off their latest goods in the NYC installment of their traveling tailor series. Indochino chose to hold the event in Grand...
A More Useful Necktie?
What is the best necktie a man should have, I have been asked on multiple occasions. Well, last week old man Boehlke over at A Suitable Wardrobe postulated of the black silk grenadine necktie that "If a man were to have but one necktie in his wardrobe, one could make an argument that it should be a black silk...
Guilty Pleasure: Supreme Harris Tweed Hat
Quite often, guilty pleasures are some of the best pleasures. I need not delve into an extensive list of mine but today I'd like to talk on one in particular. Snapback hats from Supreme, specifically one made of Harris Tweed in a plum color. I have always had a weird curiosity about their signature 5-panel hats. But my respect...
…Keep Your Bags
Ideally it is something that only happens once a year, if that. Moving; that is. And in my experience it is always a hassle. And it always takes longer than expected; like many things in life. Given my predilection for clothing the focus of my move oft resides with my wardrobe (and my home theater because audio and video...
Scarosso Shoe Review, Version 2.0
A few months back Scarosso shoes were discussed here on FYGblog. In particular, I reviewed a pair of burgundy suede wingtips. In that write up I noted that I hoped to review Scarosso's custom shoes (also mentioned them here). That is, custom to the point where you can choose the colors of the sole, lining, upper and tassels. There...
Words From The Custom Tailor Journal, Pt I
Over Thanksgiving I was lucky enough to stop by Centofanti tailors in Ardmore, PA where I stumbled upon an old tailoring trade publication, The Custom Tailor. The particular edition I came across was to commemorate an anniversary of the organization, I believe. So there were pieces from the past century or so. Over the next few months I plan...
The Style Of Home Alone
As I woke up today I refused to acknowledge that Christmas was in fact over. So I thought a post on the style of Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2 (1992) would help us all. Happy Boxing Day, JLJ
Merry Christmas
"We're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse." -Clark Griswold, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Fresco For The Winter?
To my knowledge there are some fabrics that are widely regarded as solely seasonal. Or at least, solely for a certain temperature range. Flannels and tweeds for the cold of winter. And linens and frescos for the warmth or summer; or if you are in a tropical climate then year round. But what if that was not so much...
