Along with the boutonniere and rosette, a colorful silk handkerchief sprouting from the breast pocket of a man’s jacket is generally perceived to be a mark of distinction and self-esteem; but, depending on how it is viewed by various on-lookers, … read more →

Editor’s Note: For most of us, a perfectly tailored suit or blazer is a destination reached only after a lengthy process of measurement, adjustment, and refinement. Then there are those, like legendary journalist and MANual contributor Gay Talese, for whom … read more →

Gay Talese on why rocking a vest means winning the "trifecta in the tailoring game. read more →

In my past writing I once referred to Joe DiMaggio as a “male Garbo,” and by this I meant that he and she shared, in addition to their prodigious talents, an assiduous interest in appearances, images, and the impressions they … read more →