Clothing

UPDATED: Gant Gets Nostalgic

October 1, 2009

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

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

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

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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Denimphiles Drooling Over Raleigh Denim

September 14, 2009

The denim world is a-buzz right now over Raleigh Denim, a North Carolina-based company run by the husband and wife team Sarah and Victor Lytvinenko. They’ve built a loyal following among denimphiles for a few reasons, not the least of which is the fact that from design to construction, all the work is done by [...]

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Hard Goods, No Longer Hard to Find

September 9, 2009

If you’ve ever had a desire to dress vintage but have had a hard time finding authentic vintage items (i.e. more than what’s labeled “vintage” at Urban Outfitters), you’re not alone. Enter Hickoree’s Hard Goods, a new site dedicated to bringing men classic clothing and accessories.
Of course some things offered are not exactly vintage, but [...]

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Bonobos Adds Straight Leg Options

September 4, 2009

Cheeky little men’s pants maker Bonobos keeps getting better. They already have a reputation for being the tailored to perfection, holy grail of pants. After recently adding swim wear, now they’ve decided to give you a choice of straight leg or boot cut. Good call, guys.
Bonus: Enter the code ‘theexceptionalman’ at checkout and get %15 [...]

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