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Recent Desirables

by Caleb on March 3, 2010

Gitman Vintage Tie at The Exceptional Man, Chicago

If you haven’t noticed, I’ve spent less and less time in this space talking about products. There are two reasons for that. One is because I realized there are other blogs doing it better than I am. And two is because I don’t want to anymore. I’d rather spend my time talking about intangibles than tangibles.

But that doesn’t mean I no longer pay attention to the tangibles. As such, I’d still like to spend some time every once in a while updating you about what has caught my eye.
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Wants | Holiday Season 2009

December 14, 2009
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As requested, here are my ‘Wants’ for this Christmas season. These are all items that have caught my eye in recent months that I have not previously mentioned here.
Let’s start with the new line of shirts at Hamilton, America’s oldest family-owned shirt maker. Hamilton’s been making high quality custom made shirts in Houston for over [...]

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H&M Knows What You Tweed

November 19, 2009
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Sometimes GQ is a little too on-the-nose. Take for instance this herringbone tweed vest by H&M, which may be the best Fall outerwear piece I’ve seen since J. Crew’s Denim Peacoat.
With a price tag of only $49.99, what an easy way to give your Fall wardrobe a shot of cool.
Don’t visit H&M’s God-awful website looking [...]

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“Change Starts With Your Underwear”

November 2, 2009
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What have your undergarments done lately? Planted a seed for literacy? Protected the world’s rainforests? Protected the oceans? If you’ve answered ‘no’ to any of these questions, you may want to consider PACT Organic Underwear for a change… down there.
With the motto “Change starts with your underwear”, PACT allows you to begin that change by [...]

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Tip: How to Buy Your First Suit

October 27, 2009
Viero Milano Suit on The Exceptional Man, Chicago

This post originally appeared on Smile Like You Mean It. Reposted here for your enjoyment.–cg
Buying a good suit is something akin to purchasing a work of art. You can no more tell a man exactly what kind of suit he should get than you can tell him exactly what he should be hanging from [...]

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TONIGHT: Grand Re-Launch Event at Haberdash Men’s Shop

October 14, 2009
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A boutique known for trying to put a modern spin on the old idea of a haberdashery, Haberdash Men’s Shop is not to be overlooked. And to make sure of it, they’re holding a Grand Re-Launch Event this evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with Men’s Book.
Those who attend will receive a $50 Gift Card [...]

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UPDATED: Gant Gets Nostalgic

October 1, 2009
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Classic shirtmaker Gant is reaching way back for their 60th anniversary limited-edition shirts, taking six beauties from their back catalog and updating them. One of these would be a perfect edition to any Fall wardrobe.
Try the one above – called the “Pullover”, and based on a ’40s model. Available in Chicago at Barney’s and Haberdash [...]

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Denim Peacoat by Mister Freedom for J. Crew

September 21, 2009
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I’m a fan of peacoats, so if someone told me that J. Crew was featuring a denim version, I admit I would be skeptical. But this sweet number from designer Mister Freedom does much to assuage my fears.
Modeled after a merchant Navy sailor’s jacket and finished with historically-accurate chain-stitched embroidery, this may be one of [...]

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Cheap Suit by Cheap Monday

September 18, 2009
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Nothing makes a man stand out more than a good suit that fits well. And nothing slims a man’s wallet as quickly either. Enter Cheap Monday and their new suit – slim fitting for slim spending.
Coming in at under $300, this baby is worth the call to Brooklyn you’ll have to make to get it.
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Bonobos Keeps on Rolling: Now Offering Polos

September 14, 2009
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If their line of pants is any measurement, these polos should be excellent fitting. It begs the question: what is next on Bonobos’ ambitious agenda?
By the way, did you know that not only does Bonobos make great products, they have a Band of Brothers program that gives discounts to men who have chosen service-oriented professions [...]

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