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What is Chicago Style?

January 6, 2010

That’s the question I’m going to be asking myself over the coming year. When I started this blog, I wanted to do a few different things. I wanted to share some cool stuff I was finding (done), I wanted to share my ideas about being a better man (done, mostly), I wanted to give the [...]

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Wants | Holiday Season 2009

December 14, 2009

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 [...]

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Your Shoe Shine Motivation Kit

December 2, 2009

I love going to the airport. Not because it’s an enjoyable experience, but because I can get my shoes shined. And they usually need it. I don’t clean or shine my shoes nearly as much as I should. But with this new Truffle Leather Shoe Shine Kit from the Bureau, I may be more motivated. [...]

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ACL Opens Shop

November 23, 2009

I’m fresh off a trip from New York, where I stopped by the Pop Up Flea organized by Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean. So it seems only appropriate that I hear news today that ACL is opening shop on its… well, shop. The new ACL & Co. Shop offers Harris herringbone tweed laptop bags, [...]

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TEM Heading to NYC

November 16, 2009

New York is one of my favorite cities in the world, which is why a trip there this weekend was the best birthday present I could ask for (Thanks, Wife). Starting November 20 through 22, I’ll be soaking in the culture, the food — and of course, the menswear. New York has shops that unfortunately [...]

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Hard Graft Wants Your Bag to Go Places

October 29, 2009

It’s not often that I’ll write about two bags in the same week, but this new hard graft 3FOLD Leather Laptop Bag merits the attention. Not content with their 2UNFOLD Leather Laptop Bag, which unfolded as a briefcase, shoulder bag, or backpack, hard graft now wants you to be able to fit your bag to [...]

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No Need to Sacrifice Style On the Go

October 26, 2009

Let’s face it: most luggage is ugly. Stand out with the Indiana World Traveller Set. Made from 100% Scottish leather, this duffel bag, Dopp kit and passport case would be as great to take on your next European tour as they would be on your next safari. [via Definitive Touch]

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Handmade to Fit Your Feet

October 13, 2009

Usually when one sees the word handmade, one associates it with dollar signs, and rightly so. New York’s new footwear maker Thorocraft stands out as a big exception. Launching their first line this Spring, Thorocraft is taking on the daunting task of creating handmade products while keeping the price points around $200. Not bad for [...]

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Point Your Feet in the Right Direction

October 6, 2009

Like boat shoes but upset you can (or should) only wear them when the weather is warm enough? Selectism points us to these nice little numbers from Pointer Footwear that just may solve your problem. Think of them as boat shoes for the Fall. Pointer is one of those brands that dabbles in current trends, [...]

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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 [...]

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