The American-Made Brands Worth Supporting (And Why It Matters)
The first time I really understood the value of American manufacturing was during a freezing January afternoon in Red Wing, Minnesota. I was standing in the middle of the Red…
True American Classics vs. Marketing Mythology
Last month I found myself in this pretentious menswear store in SoHo—you know the type, concrete floors, exactly three shirts on display, salespeople dressed like Victorian undertakers. I was there…
The Lost Art of Alterations: Simple Changes That Transform Off-the-Rack Clothes
The moment I truly understood the power of alterations happened in a tiny, fluorescent-lit tailor shop in Chicago’s West Loop about eight years ago. I’d dragged my buddy Mike there…
Building an Age-Appropriate Wardrobe in Your 20s/30s/40s/50s
I turned 35 last month, and it hit me hard. Not because I’m afraid of getting older—honestly, my thirties have been way better than my twenties in almost every respect—but…
The 80/20 Rule Applied to Men’s Style: The Few Things That Make the Biggest Difference
I once watched a guy transform from completely forgettable to turning heads in exactly three moves. We were at a friend’s wedding in Vermont, and this dude—let’s call him Mike—showed…