November 2012
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A photographer's reflections on Scott Schuman →
Chicago-based photographer nickgerber saw Scott Schuman at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago yesterday and wrote his thoughts about the event. It’s a good read.
(Also, you should check out Nick’s blog. Very follow-worthy!)
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Review: Swiss Stays
Unless you wear the same model shirt from the same company for your entire wardrobe, you probably have accumulated an unwanted collection of collar stays of varying sizes and quality — some of them lone orphans and for some reason you hold out hope that you’ll find the accompanying one in the future.
Swiss Stays wants to solve the multiple length problem when it comes to finding...
My Cyber Monday Sale
As I’ve mentioned numerous times, I rarely wear neckties these days. So, it’s time to reduce the collection a bit more. I’ve got five “staples” all in navy that would do well in most wardrobes.
If you’re interested in a tie, then email me at kiyoshimartinez@gmail.com. Prices include shipping (I ship USPS Priority) and I take PayPal.
Navy satin w/ white...
FYI: necktie sale tomorrow!
Tomorrow I’m having my own mini-Cyber Monday sale of sorts. 5 staple navy neckties (Drake’s, Battisti, Panta, Kent Wang, New & Lingwood) in excellent condition.
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Review: Hucklebury shirts (and giveaway)
While there’s been a plethora of made-to-measure shirting companies, I’ve noticed now that there’s a growing number of ready-to-wear shirting companies also popping up looking to find a balance between a better fit for customers who aren’t necessarily looking for the overwhelming options and choices that come with MTM online (or the hassle of measuring oneself or...
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I'm contributing at Put This On!
putthison:
We want to give a warm “welcome back” to Kiyoshi Martinez, who will now be contributing to our blog on a regular basis. Kiyoshi wrote our “Ramen Noodle Budget” series earlier this year, which focused on how men can dress better without spending a fortune. He’ll be writing posts here again in the same spirit, including a more regular coverage of notable menswear sales. This will be in...
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Hi new followers!
I noticed a slight influx of followers today via to Alex (mypantalones), who wrote some very kind words.
Feel free to poke around. You may want to visit the front page, which has links on the sidebar to some more popular stuff I’ve written in the past.
And if you stay tuned this week, there’s going to be some good stuff happening, too.
Thanks for checking out the blog!
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Casual fall uniform
Alex (aka, mrdanger) took these shots of me at NorthernGRADE a little while back and it’s essentially what I’ve been wearing since the weather’s taken a bit of a cooler turn here in Chicago.
Working from home doesn’t exactly encourage you to do things normal working folks do — like “take a shower” and “wear pants”. However, once I make the...
What is the Future of Manufacturing in America?... →
(via @rvpress59)
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Review: Cottonwork made-to-measure dress shirts
Recommending a made-to-measure shirtmaker comes with a lot of caveats, which makes them tough to review. Fit is, of course, paramount, but once you’ve got a well-fitting shirt in your wardrobe, you can take your measurements from the shirt nearly anywhere.
Provided you’ve got a shirt you’re happy with in terms of fit, then you can look for a shirtmaker who has the fabrics and...
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Making The Case Against Fast-Fashion... →
(via @dieworkwear)
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Review: Proper Suit
My experience with Proper Suit taught me one important thing: Not all made-to-measure suiting is made equal. It’s not just about the amount of fabrics available or what details you can have, but it’s largely also about the skill and expertise of those fitting you.
The guys behind Proper Suit, McGregor and Richard, have a great deal of experience and familiarity with their product...
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