Let’s be honest about this: You probably don’t spend a lot of time on horseback, or making your way through the underbrush with a rifle at the ready and a grouse in your sights. And even if you do, you … read more →

The recent Rugby World Cup captivated five continents—and left North America puzzled over terms like “gain line” and “loose head.” But as we watched the New Zealand All Blacks squeak past France to claim the crown, we noticed something else: … read more →

Is a cowboy hat ever okay? As a general rule, anything that can reasonably be repurposed for use in a child’s Halloween costume shouldn’t be worn in polite circles. I don’t wear stethoscopes because I’m not a doctor. And I … read more →

Spring is officially here, and unless your wardrobe’s got its own apartment, it’s time to clear some space for the lighter-weight garments in your repertoire. Here’s the smart, safe (and fully Alan Flusser-approved) way to do it. 1. Frisk it. … read more →

If you’ve happened upon a tumblog with at least one reference to cordovan or Daiki Suzuki lately, then you’re well aware that there’s a workwear strain currently running through the world of men’s style. Strains, of course, can quickly morph … read more →

While the eyes of the menswear world are trained on Milan and Paris, right here at home the Capsule trade show is well underway. The show has grown from a fairly intimate affair on the Lower East Side to a … read more →

Long celebrated by the fashion crowd for their irreverently playful yet superbly tailored menswear vision—and honored with consecutive CFDA award nominations (in ’06 and ’07) for their flagship label, Duckie Brown, as a result—Steven Cox and Daniel Silver extended their … read more →

This morning, Jack Spade gave the editors of Gilt MANual a sneak peek at its offerings for spring and summer 2011. Appropriately enough—given the bone-chilling wind blowing down Crosby Street, where the entire neighborhood had seemingly overslept (ahem, Saturdays?)—the label … read more →