The case for cowboy boots – and where to bu...
By Nico Lazaro (above). At first glance, cowboy boots seem an unlikely candidate for the classic men’s wardrobe. They’re bold, regional and carry with them a strong cultural identity – one that can feel unfamiliar, especially to re...
The case for cowboy boots – and where to bu...
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Heritage boots in Austin have my absolute favorite cowboy boot. french toe with that sharp heel. pricey tho. I need to get a roper eventually tho...
What I’m looking forward to wearing this winter (...
By Jamie Ferguson. As Jack Frost’s icy fingers slowly begin their wintery crawl across the nation, and that shivering breeze has us reaching for the warm comforts of wool and cashmere, fear not my brethren, for the Prince of Whimsy hath retu...
What I’m looking forward to wearing this winter (...
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It's the Gardiolo, and it's suede (flesh)...
Valuing the people in the product
There is an old saying that you can tell a lot about someone by how they treat waiters. Actually it probably extends to anyone that serves you - bus drivers, bar staff, shop staff. The thinking is that if a seemingly nice, charming person is rude a...
Valuing the people in the product
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Thanks for your comment, Chris — and sorry if my post came across as unsettling in any way. That wasn’t my intention. That said, I do feel your response somewhat missed the broader point I was making and instead came...
Reader profile: Pedro
Pedro is a reader in New York - one I’ve known to say hello to, but never really had a long conversation with. It was lovely doing so a couple of weeks ago. He’s thoughtful about clothes and his relationship to them, self-aware yet also ...
Reader profile: Pedro
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Hey there! The Wythe shirt does indeed still have the neck strap, the shots hide it pretty well. Their chambray shirt design has been pretty consistent over the past couple years. Thanks for reading, cheers!...
New York: A menswear shopping guide
New York is a strange town for menswear. It doesn’t have the same traditional shops as Europe and bespoke is substantially undermined by visitors from Savile Row. If there is a tradition, it’s for value and department stores: low-priced s...
New York: A menswear shopping guide
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It depends on your body shape a little Edwin, and then how much you care about a nuanced fit. Do you just want the right length, sleeve length, waist etc, or do you want something closer to bespoke...
Yuketen, Crescent Down Works, Big Rock Candy Moun...
Last week I wrote about visiting the Paris trade shows for the first time, and being able to interview some new brands as a result. Today I’m going to highlight three that we found particularly interesting. The first is Yuketen, the craft-bas...
Yuketen, Crescent Down Works, Big Rock Candy Moun...
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The August Specials, definitely...
How does Paris compare to Pitti? Pendleton, Frizm...
Boots on display at Viberg, at Man/Woman; above, Welcome Edition This past January, after Pitti, I went to see the equivalent shows in Paris for the first time. I’d never been before and was interested to see how it compared to Pitti in terms ...
How does Paris compare to Pitti? Pendleton, Frizm...
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No, sorry Avi...
Wythe: Tasteful and accessible Americana
Peter Middleton is an affable Texan with a real passion for fabrics. We talked previously for a PS piece on Navajo rugs , and also for an article about the design side of Ralph Lauren , where Peter (above, right) worked in fabric research. But when ...
Wythe: Tasteful and accessible Americana
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The Real McCoys and Buzz Rickson's, mainly -- the latter being more accurate, generally, than the former....
Wythe, Bally, P Johnson: A/W 2023 highlights
Some old, some new in this year’s round-up of Autumn/Winter products. These articles are a nice way to mention brands on the edge of our radar (Bally) as well as to discuss new releases from favourites that wouldn’t otherwise get a full ...
Wythe, Bally, P Johnson: A/W 2023 highlights
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Yes. Trees make less of a difference, but I still would if they were worn regularly. Worth a brush down after wear just like suede as well...
Autumn/Winter Top 10: Wax, Ivy and secateurs
This year’s A/W Top 10 list includes a sprinkling of new names, but a lot of familiar ones too. I don’t think this is unexpected or unwelcome. The world of classic, crafted menswear is not large, primarily because men still don’t ...
Autumn/Winter Top 10: Wax, Ivy and secateurs
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I did briefly, you're right, but ended up giving them back...
Behind the scenes: The design work at Ralph Lauren
I don’t think consumers value design that much any more. They concentrate on price and (more justifiable) quality, but design often gets swamped by hype. What is fashionable rather than what’s well-designed. A large part of the reason is...
Behind the scenes: The design work at Ralph Lauren
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Apparently, the Castleberry surname is synonymous with being a lowlife. Well done, Lifshitz! https://nypost.com/2022/12/09/nyc-luxury-designer-fred-castleberry-jailed-over-child-support/...
