I’ve been on a pretty serious watch hunt for a while now, for a serious watch, so let me get a little aspirational for a moment. We all know how essential a proper timepiece is, something you’ll actually want to … read more →

The chambray shirt has become a summertime staple over the last couple of years, and with good reason. The fabric is lightweight, breathes easily, and is durable enough to keep up with the various abuses—pickup football, afternoon drinks that magically … read more →

If you’re feeling like breaking out the bolder gear now that summer’s right around the bend—or already here, if you’re anywhere near us—NY-based boutique Epaulet has you covered with a pair bright mashup shirts that just dropped. There’s a three-tone … read more →

Similar in construction (and thus softness and breathability) to two-fold 100s, like poplin, end-on-end is differentiated by its contrasting threads—usually a dyed/colored warp against the always white weft. At a glance the fabric gives the appearance of a solid color, … read more →

There’s nothing wrong with a white dress shirt. (In fact, there’s nothing wrong with a whole slew of white dress shirts.) But spring and summer offer you an opportunity to give your wardrobe a little jolt of life by experimenting … read more →

Today’s Lesson: It’s never too late to right the ship. Here Alan Cumming rethinks his tendency toward loud, costume-y attire, adopting what we’ll call the beatnik professor look: combed-back, salt-and-pepper ‘do; chunky plastic eyeglass frames; buttoned-up chambray shirt; and sharp … read more →

What’s the deal with those slightly shiny workwear shirts everyone’s so crazy about, and what makes them “chambray” and not just cotton, or denim? Well, chambray is indeed made of soft cotton—usually either Egyptian or American (or even flax)—and woven … read more →