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How To Make the Turtleneck Sweater the Star of Your Winter Wardrobe

For the uninitiated, a turtleneck might seem to be one of those sweater options that either feels too stuffy, too formal, or too eccentric. Those who think that are wrong. For the colder weather months, a turtleneck might possibly be the best option in menswear as a versatile wardrobe staple…

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3 Turtleneck Sweaters To Embrace Warmth and Style This Winter

For the uninitiated, a turtleneck might seem to be one of those shirt options that either feels too stuffy, too formal, or too eccentric. To that I say, quite bluntly, those people are wrong. For the colder weather months, a turtleneck might possibly be the best-kept secret in menswear as…

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It’s Time to Wear More Tweed (the Right Way)

What do you think of when you think of tweed? For many, tweed is still considered a stuffy fabric, something best relegated to Sherlock Holmes or a character in Downton Abbey. While often misunderstood, tweed is an incredibly versatile fabric that doesn’t have to look--or feel--like a costume when worn.…

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The Best Affordable Stealth Wealth Brands That Go Beyond the Catch Phrase

Let’s face it: we live in a world where conspicuous consumption and overt displays of wealth are more often than not celebrated as a sign of status and influence. But, with shows like Succession, there has been a growing trend to embrace stealth wealth or quiet luxury. Stealth wealth isn’t…

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Why Every Guy Should Own a Brown Suit

In more formal menswear circles--especially those across the pond--you may have heard the old adage “no brown in town.” This has since become construed as a fashion rule as strict as “no white after Labor Day” which has, in turn, limited men across the country to boring old navy and…

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The Power and History Behind Wearing a Signet Ring

While the conversations about “old money” and “stealth wealth” aesthetics have almost entirely focused on garments in recent years, the true telltale sign of dressing like a Rockefeller comes from the small details, like the jewelry that the one-percenters wear. Whether it’s a Blancpain watch on the wrist or a…

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Belgian Shoes are the True Definition of ‘Quiet Luxury’

While the term “quiet luxury” has become overused, there are some companies that still have that sense of old world charm about them. These brands remain steadfast to their principles and eschew hype culture, which, in turn, only adds to the mystique and reverence of the brand itself. One company…

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When Colder Weather Strikes, Put on the Sweaters From ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’

Nearly a year on from its release, the Banshees of Inisherin sticks with readers for many things. Not least of which for the incredible sweaters. And now you can get that same look with the Colin sweater from the Irish clothing company The Tweed Project. Named for the star of…

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Now Is the Perfect Time to Add a Traditional Fisherman’s Smock to Your Closet

Layering is a key component of putting an outfit together — especially in transitional seasons. While you can always grab your denim jacket or your comfortable sweater, there is always room to expand your sartorial perspective into less well-worn territory. Take, for example, the fisherman’s smock, also known in French…

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How To Find the Perfect Denim Jacket

If you’re anything like me, the promise of cooler days immediately gets me itching to break out my favorite jackets. But also if you’re like me, you may find that the jacket you loved last year just isn’t doing it for you this season. Maybe your style has evolved or…

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Why a Few Good Oxford Shirts Are Really All You Need

More and more, I’ve found myself looking at my closet and realizing just how much stuffI have. I have shirts I only wear with a suit and others I will only wear to the beach. I have pants which are my “good pants” and I hardly ever wear them. Then…

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In Defense of Cheap Coffee, the Ultimate Caffeination Workhorse

Though I often talk about the value of living well, even I have my limits of where I choose to spend my time. I like my sleep. A lot. And because I now have three elderly dogs, there is less and less of it around my house. Because of this,…

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Vollebak Founders Explain How They Make Near Indestructible Clothing

Whether it's wildfires in the Arctic circle or deadly hot asphalt in Arizona, it seems like every day brings a new example of how humans aren’t adapting at the same rate in which the climate is changing. While it’s easy to be nihilistic, there are leaders out there working to…

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Murse, Tote, Handbag: Whatever You Call It, You Need One

Close your eyes and go back to the early 2000s. Bush was president. Facebook was a quaint idea. Digital cameras and Four Lokos were all the rage. It was also the height of cringey menswear portmanteaus. There were “mandals” for men’s sandals. And “meggings” for the compression tights cross-country runners…

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PSA: It’s Time To Upgrade Your Undergarments and Stop Buying Cheap Underwear

While countless words have been written about the merits of a good suit, there are far fewer on the benefits of good underwear. Which is odd when you really start to think about it. While a suit may give you the confidence to walk into a boardroom, a nice pair…

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