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Spectator Penny Loafers

I didn’t think much of these until I spotted a worn in pair shown in Men’s File. It seems everyone was selling some variation of them up until recently, but of course now that I’m interested in a pair none can be found.
This pair from Brooks Brothers is close, but they only [...]

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Shopping for Summer Hats – Part 2

A few options available online… goals I had in mind in what I was looking for: classic/simple styling, a narrow to medium size brim, made from straw or shantung, and with no visible branding. Unless going the custom order route, it’s surprisingly hard to find a RTW hat which meets that criteria.
A Stetson made [...]

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Ribbon Belts – Part 1

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Spring Sales

Brooks Brothers has started its Friends and Family sale today – use code friend98 for 25% off at checkout. Some highlights: ribbon belts, clunky Black Fleece double-monks, and the interesting Black Fleece fragrance for men.

J.Crew has also added new items to their spring sale: it wouldn’t be a bad time to pick out shorts [...]

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Brooks Brothers Chukka Field Boots

Spotted in their Spring 2010 footwear catalog.
Available online in navy and tan suede.

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Anatomy of a Shoe on Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers sent out a mailer today pointing to a new section on their site for information on their shoes, Peal and Co, and a flash diagram showing the basic anatomy of an Alden shell cordovan shoe. If you’re still unfamiliar with basic terminology and shoe care, it’s a good page to check out. [...]

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Generations of Style, Revisited

Scans from “Generations of Style“, by John William Cooke.

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Navy Blazers and Saxxon Wool

Due to a lack of options in stores locally, I’ve decided to take my search for a navy blazer online. My criteria: fits well, is cheap (say under $750), has decent construction, and is made from a fabric that is good enough to hold up to frequent travel.
The blazers from J.Crew and J.Press are [...]

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The Engineered Garments Fun Shirt

I’ve never quite understood the patchwork fun shirt. Even though designers like Thom Browne and Junya Watanabe will try them on occasion, it is one of those things that you never see outside of a Brooks Brothers catalog. Engineered Garments gave a shot at one this season as well, and in this rare [...]

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Football Leather Luggage

Available at BrooksBrothers.com.

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Brooks Brothers Website Redesign

Brooks Brothers just updated their website today with a new redesign. It’s much easier to navigate through now, and I think it’s the first time I’ve seen them update the site like this since as long as I’ve been visiting it. Good job to the folks on their site team!

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Generations of Style

While organzing a few stacks of books I had lying around, I came across one I had forgotten about – “Generations of Style”, by John William Cooke.   It’s all about the history of Brooks Brothers.  I’m not sure if they’re still produced, but they seem to show up on ebay with some regularity at good [...]

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