October 2012
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Review: Johnston & Murphy 1850 Gannett boot
I’m a very skeptical person. When a men’s footwear brand contacts me about reviewing one of their pieces of footwear from a new heritage line they’re producing, I’m often cautiously interested. But Johnston & Murphy’s new “J&M 1850” line has a surprising gem in it that I feel is worth talking about.
Plus, Johnston & Murphy is letting me run...
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Crain's Chicago: The Death of the Tie in Business... →
Truly disheartening trend piece from Crain’s Chicago Business about the state of business attire. It seems wearing suits sans necktie is now not so subtly being favored, but outright requested at events:
“Business attire, no ties” reads the invitation for the second annual Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Momentum Awards Dinner Wednesday night at Millennium Park.
For the stylish...
Closet cleaning sale
Cleaning out my closet. If you’re interested, then email me at kiyoshimartinez@gmail.com. I take PayPal and ship via USPS priority flat rate.
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Nick Hilton harrington jacket: size medium, olive green cotton with plaid lining. Fits more like a size 40 chest (possibly up to 42). Back vented, elasticated cuffs and hem. No stains, rips or holes. Three interior pockets (two zip close for...
Some closet cleaning coming up tomorrow
Including:
Baracuta G9, olive green, 38R original fit
Nick Hilton olive harrington jacket, size medium (fits more for a 40-42R)
Four staple ties: solid navy Polo RL twill, vintage indigo Brooks Brothers raw silk, vintage Drake’s navy/light blue repp stripe, Drake’s dark blue w/ white spots waffle textured silk
Harris Tweed blazer, 38L
Mainly just eBay buys that didn’t work...
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NorthernGRADE: Saturday, Oct 27 in Chicago
I wanted to make sure those of you in Chicago blocked out part of this upcoming Saturday for NorthernGRADE Men’s Pop-Up Market, which is making its debut here in the Windy City for the first time. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Open Secret Studios, 401 N. Racine and is being organized by Pierrepont Hicks and Well-Spent with sponsorship from Haberdash and...
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Sizing info on the Brooks Brothers Extra-Slim Fit...
I’ve had a few questions recently asking me about the Brooks Brothers Extra-Slim Fit OCBD (and quite a bit of Google search traffic on the topic), so I thought I’d write a brief sizing guide for everyone.
For context, I measure in at a 15” neck and 35” sleeve. This, however, is not the size I am in the Brooks Brothers Extra-Slim Fit OCBDs. In fact, I’m not the...
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Presidential debate ties: Do the candidates... →
TL;DR: No.
(Via rvpress59)
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Jersey blazer roundup
Since leaving government work and not having to visit an office on a daily basis, my wardrobe has shifted toward the casual spectrum. My much-cherished navy wool blazers go rarely used, sitting in canvas garment bags.
A Suitable Wardrobe points out how the navy blazer sits in an odd “no-man’s land of formality” — and I suppose he’s mostly right, even if I tend to...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: NoDN 2012 is coming.
aldoushuxtable:
Hi.
The November of Dressing Nicely is returning for the third consecutive year. If you don’t know what that is, click here.
This year, we’re doing something differently.
Ladies? You’re in.
We’ll be doing more shoots with stylish Chicagoans and stores like we did last year.
Trying to lock down a venue for a big ass party during the month. Not pretentious like a lot of the...
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Men's silk scarf roundup
I was lucky enough to pick up this silk scarf from Barney’s. I’d been debating on getting it for a while, but it sold out online. On a whim, I decided to contact their customer service department, who managed to track the last one in their inventory down to their Beverly Hills store. A sales rep there was kind enough to find it in their store, ring it up and mail it to me.
Silk...
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Review: Louis Walton neckwear
One of the most under-appreciated details on a necktie is the bar tack. I’ve had neckties that I’ve paid a hefty sum for that lacked a decent bar tack and came undone after a few wears, which is a moment of disappointment when you think back to how much the tie cost. It’s a tiny detail, unnoticed by so many — wearers and manufacturers alike — but I happen to enjoy...
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Review: Navali helmsman canvas briefcase
A few weeks ago, a representative from Navali contacted me about reviewing their canvas bags. Now, I’ve already got a canvas briefcase I’m rather happy with, but it’s not perfect and could use some improvements. So, I figured it’d be interesting to see what Navali offered for a casual briefcase versus the one I already used.
The first thing I look for in a briefcase is...
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Political #menswear
Tonight marks the first presidential debate for the 2012 general election and it’s a time when partisans should be encouraged to show their affiliation. Now, there’s a lot of crass and tasteless ways to do this through clothing (just take a look at the junk on Zazzle, CafePress or even eBay), but for those looking for the love of politics and menswear, I’ve put together this...
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Menswear startup looking for digital ad consultant...
A Chicago menswear startup is looking for a temporary, part-time consultant to help them with setting up their digital ad buys and working with referral networks. Yes, this is a paid opportunity.
Process would involve advising on ad creatives, A-B testing, placements and configuration of campaigns, optimization based on performance of campaigns. Show up, tell them how to set things up and run it...
