Be it in the form of a trench coat, a pair of khakis, or a button-down dress shirt, poplin is a fabric with divine inspiration. Okay, maybe not. But consider poplin’s original name, papeline, and birthplace, 15th-century Avignon, France—home, at … read more →

As American style continues its worldwide resurgence, consider this an essential term in your lexical quiver—even if you didn’t play Cowboys and Indians as a kid. Why so vital? Well, by definition, moccasins were the original American footwear; the word … read more →