The History and Process of Abbeyhorn
Ecologically ethical luxury products without the luxury price tag. VIEW MORE ▶︎
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The Complete Ugly Christmas Sweater Guide
A brief history and where, how and when (if ever) to wear one. VIEW MORE ▶︎
A History Of The NATO Watch Strap
A simple and inexpensive way to give your watch an entirely new look. VIEW MORE ▶︎
The Glossary
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Drop Crotch
An unfortunate pant style from the early 2010s reminiscent of the Hammer Pants of the 1980s popularized by Stanley Burell.
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Metrosexual
A young, urban, heterosexual male with liberal political views, an interest in fashion, and a refined sense of taste.
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Smoking Jacket
A man’s comfortable jacket, typically made of velvet, formerly worn while smoking after dinner.
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Desert Boot
An ankle-length boot made with a suede upper and a crepe leather sole.
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Shacket
A type of outer garment that is half shirt, half jacket. Kind of both. But not either.
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Argyle
A multicolored diamond pattern, sometimes with overplaid, usually in wool; originally knitted in England on hand frames, it is now made by machines and applied primarily to socks and sweaters.
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Athleisure
A trend in fashion in which clothing designed for athletic workouts at a gymnasium, sometimes termed activewear, is worn outside of the gym to go to the office or shopping or other social occasions.
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Attaché Case
A small, thin suitcase that is used especially for carrying papers and documents.
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Button Stance
The height, distance and spacing of a coat’s front buttons relative to its front edge and waist.
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Dandy
A man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of Self.
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Normcore
A unisex fashion trend characterized by unpretentious, average-looking clothing.
The Wayfarer Is By Ray-Ban, But Wait, There’s More
Tracking the Wayfarer style from the original Ray-Ban to the frames of today. VIEW MORE ▶︎
Aviator Sunglasses Have Quite An Interesting History
From the military to the silver screen, here’s your aviator sunglasses history lesson. VIEW MORE ▶︎
What The Duke Of Windsor Can Teach You About Style
A title of just one man. A style just as unique. VIEW MORE ▶︎
How Beau Brummell Invented Modern Men’s Style
How a 18-19th century dandy singlehandedly created men’s style and fashion as we know it VIEW MORE ▶︎
What Is A Signet Ring And Why Wear One?
Is the signet ring one of the last true hallmarks of authenticity? VIEW MORE ▶︎
