In the 1840s, when British colonial soldiers in Peshawar used mulberry juice to dye their uniforms the color of the surrounding Indian landscape, “khaki” was born. Referring originally only to the color (but now a byword for any sand-colored, cotton-y … read more →

Today’s Lesson: As the mercury starts to rise and the rain continues to fall, a shorter-cut mac is one of your best bets for keeping cool and staying dry. Mr. Lithgow deftly pairs his with a tweedy newsboy cap, earth … read more →

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 →

There are a select few wardrobe staples that a man can never have enough of. These are the versatile pieces that glue a variety of looks, regardless of season, tightly together. Chinos are just such an essential. Like these well-cut … read more →