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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Denimphiles Drooling Over Raleigh Denim

September 14, 2009
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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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Ralph Lauren’s New iPhone App

September 12, 2009
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With this being high fashion’s defining moment and all, we were bound to see some experimentation. Ralph Lauren takes it to new levels with the recently released Make Your Own Rugby [iTunes link]. The app allows the user to start from scratch with their own blank rugby shirt, polo, sweater or jacket, and make designs [...]

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