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...
To Be Modern and British: Thom Sweeney →
dieworkwear:
Some years ago, I was really enamored with slightly contemporary British cuts that were a bit structured in the shoulders, nipped in the waist, and slimmer fitting. I think this is the kind of suit that works well for a man in his late-20s and early-30s, which was how old I was at the time, but I admit I never found too many occasions to wear such a thing. New Year’s Eve parties,...
