In review of the new 8 year, and how it compares to the 16 year.
Saddleback Review – Thin Briefcase, Four Years In
Updating with 96 years left on the warranty
In Review: The NOMOS Tangente
A monster splurge on a minimalist mechanical.
Saddleback Review – Thin Briefcase, Three Years In
Updating with 97 years left on the warranty.
The Splurge: Collared Greens Made in the USA Polo
How much would you spend on one polo?
What would you pay? B.R.’s Tailored Plaid Linen Blazer
Plus, when will BR let a code work on blazers again?
In Person: J. Crew Kenton Suede Bucks
Hands on (feet in?) with J. Crew’s Goodyear welted bucks.
What would you pay? The Allen Edmonds Manistee Belt
Plus: How much would you spend on ANY belt?
Win it: The Allen Edmonds Franciscan
In-person with an anything but solemn monk.
In Person: The Entire Suitsupply Experience
From in-store to post tailoring, start to finish with Suitsupply.
Patina Porn: Saddleback’s Leather ID Wallet, Two Years In
“I’ve had other leather wallets wear out. This thing has matured.”
Saddleback Review – Thin Briefcase, Two Years In
Updating with two years down, and a mere 98 to go on the warranty.
The Read: “CivilWarLand in Bad Decline” by George Saunders
Many stories, one book. Still well worth your time and shelf space.
In Person: Mantorii Custom Shoes
Plus a 25% off code for those considering a purchase.
Indochino’s Travelling Tailor – The Results
He went. He saw. He bought. How the suit turned out.
The Read: The Theodore Roosevelt Trilogy, by Edmund Morris
This time, three books well worth your time and shelf space.
Win it: $200 in art from 20×200
Plus suggestions on how to spend your potential winnings.
Dappered Classics: Four Books for the Fall
Books well worth your time and shelf space. Four of them this time.
In Person: Indochino’s Traveling Tailor
An Indochino rookie heads to the Windy City for an in person fitting.
The Suggestion: Embrace The Plain Brown Lace Up
Before you go nuts with medallions and wingtips, start simple.