February 2012
12 posts
Bottega Veneta: Viaggio Notturno
Viaggio Notturno is a beautiful short film made by Christian Weber on the subject of travel. This film, released in April 2011, is the centerpiece of Bottega Veneta campaign to spotlight their range of luggage and travel accessories.
Curiously, Bottega Veneta used film to evoke the allure and romance of travel rather than showcasing artisanal techniques, handcraftsmanship, and brand heritage...
WatchThe Sartorialist: Lunch for 25 (by The Sartorialist)
January 2012
19 posts
The Wisdom of Dries Van Noten →
“Luxury has changed a lot. In the past it was eating in a three-star restaurant. Now it’s eating home-grown vegetables in a garden or somewhere on a mountain, or going to a small cottage where you find handmade cheese, and just having a taste of that in open air, that’s luxury now. In fashion it’s a bit the same. In the past, haute couture was luxury. And now finding a sweater in...
“I know this is not a very rapper thing to say but I haven’t bought a new car or piece of jewelry in about 2 years…”
- @kanyewest
Hardcore dedication to the No Purchase Club.
Modified Brooks Brothers OCBD →
Today, we journey back through time to revisit one of the most interesting and thought-provoking sartorial discussions in recent memory. This discussion post, initiated by menswear legend Matthew Fan, revolves around the topic of an American classic - the Brooks Brothers oxford-cloth button-down (OBCD).
A salient component to the ivy look, the OBCD is the epitome of American Trad; its defining...
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Bespoke Shirts - The Primer →
An incredible read from Bruce Boyer published more than a decade ago discussing the basics of quality shirting and illustrating the strengths of bespoke.
Where now is the counterpart of Berry Wall, who once changed his attire at Saratoga Springs 40 times in a day to become known as the ‘King of the Dudes,’ or of Boston’s Mrs. Jack Gardner, who paid Paderewski $3,000 to play at...
Soft Jacket Round-Up
A short while back, I introduced the soft jacket as a more economical and casual alternative for those looking to upgrade their wardrobe. Ranked somewhere between the cardigan sweater and a sportcoat on the formality spectrum, these hyper-versatile “sartorial chameleons” can be configured to dress up or down comfortably and easily.
Over the past few months, I’ve received a...
December 2011
32 posts
The Rolex Wristwatch
Like many things in menswear, the wristwatch can trace its ancestry back to military roots. Before the events of World War I, men would wear elegant watches attached to a chain in their pockets, however, after the events of summer 1914, this impractical accessory was quickly ousted as trenched soldiers began to affix their incumbent timepieces onto their wrist in favor of practicability and...
