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J. Crew Men’s Shop & UrbanDaddy Coming to Chicago

by Caleb on May 6, 2011

J. Crew and UrbanDaddy in Chicago

Very excited to stop by this event, for a few reasons, not the least of which is that they’re serving single malt Scotch, or the fact that attendees get 15% merchandise.

Anyone else going to join? Let me know below, or hit me up on Twitter the day of.

Spex Club | Hipster Frames at Non-Hipster Prices

February 28, 2011
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I’ve been a big fan of Moscot frames for a while now. But for those who are looking for Moscot-style frames at prices that are more affordable for, well, normal people, Spex Club offers a very nice alternative.

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A Young Johnny Cash

February 15, 2011
Johnny Cash

… is just as cool as an old Johnny Cash. Just sayin’. PS, Pitchfork has a great new, never-before-released “I Walk the Line” acoustic demo. Check it out.

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Style Like Steve Urkel

November 18, 2010
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Couldn’t get this out of my head today, so I had to get it down in imagery. That gives you a little glimpse into how my mind works. So by Vidal’s logic, wouldn’t Steve Urkel be one of the most stylish fictional men ever created? Discuss.

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Material Mondays | (Somewhat) For the Kiddies

November 8, 2010
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I know this shelf from Finnish design firm Kayiwa isn’t in the least bit functional. But come on – you’ve got to admit that it’s pretty cool. Especially for typography nerds. But before you go thinking you’ll run out and get one, I feel obligated to let you know that one of these babies will [...]

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Material Mondays | Scotch & Woogies

September 27, 2010
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I used to spend a lot more time on this blog talking about things. It was fun, but I found myself spending 90% of my time doing it, since I was constantly finding cool stuff. And I wanted to make this blog about something more substantive than just products. But I’m still finding a lot [...]

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Field Trip | Haberdash Men’s Shop

March 21, 2010
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Having heard the buzz around Haberdash Men’s Shop, I’d been planning to stop by for a while. I finally got my chance last week, and I definitely wasn’t disappointed.

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Chicago Blues

March 9, 2010
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If Chicago is known for anything, it’s the amazing history of blues musicians that have come and gone from this city. And some of them had a swagger that cannot be tamed. Case in point, Muddy Waters. Check out this amazing photo set I recently found of the still vibrant Chicago blues scene.

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Chicago is About People

January 20, 2010
Chicago is about people

In my ever expanding quest to put my finger on Chicago style, I stumbled across this Flickr photo set by keith-e, and I’m a little obsessed with it. Check it out.

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Tip: The Three S’s of Personal Style

January 18, 2010
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Although I may occasionally talk about a product that I find interesting, my real concern in this space is overall style. I was thinking about this the other day while attending a fashion show here in Chicago. Many people were wearing things that look good today, but they’ll be embarrassed about tomorrow. In my mind, [...]

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