Menswear: Too Rich or Too Thin?
That old expression is often cited in fashion since it left Wallis Simpson lips: “you can never be too rich or too thin”. I’ve heard it whispered and shouted in ateliers, runway shows, and department...
View ArticleStepping Up My Sock Game
It’s become frightfully cold. In an attempt to stick to my New Year’s Resolution, I’m trying to spend less. But my wardrobe is definitely lacking winter items after living in Southern California for...
View ArticleMenswear: HeatTech by Uni Qlo
I’m really happy to report back on the HeatTech line by Uni Qlo! The technology used to manufacture these fibers really seemed to deliver. I tested a t-shirt and socks, and stayed toasty warm and dry....
View ArticleMenswear: Canali & Delaunay
I can’t stop thinking about Canali’s Fall 2013 collection. It practically haunts me in my sleep at night. Bold colors, sumptuous fabrics, crisp silhouettes – I’d love to be standing next to a man in...
View ArticleMenswear: Trainspotting
Street style blogs are so great. They are great visual chronicles of what’s going on in a specific city or town. I’m not sure why I haven’t dedicated more posts to admiring other people’s style. So...
View ArticleMenswear: Shoes, 1888
Saturday was a really fun day. I spent a few hours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with my mom. It was her first time there, so I had to show her around. I’m lucky enough to know the Impressionist...
View ArticleCurrently Admiring . . .
I’m always paying attention to what people are wearing. Currently, I’m really admiring my colleague Leigh’s style. Leigh works at the Baum School of Arts and is an amazing graphic designer. Her...
View ArticleMenswear: Saddle Up!
I’m always spotting amazing fashion during my travels. The New York subway system is a constant source of fashion inspiration for me. There is just a constant flux of people getting in and off the...
View ArticleMenswear: Vintage Pendleton
March is such an interesting month. Not quite winter, not quite spring. As soon as I pull out some of my spring outfits after a series of warm days, it seems to snow. It’s that time of year when...
View ArticleThe Great Gatsby & Brooks Brothers
Teaching fashion history this spring has been absolutely amazing. There have been so many wonderful places to take my students. It just so happens that the same week I covered the 1920s, Brooks...
View ArticleOld Soul Young Blood
I’ve really taken an interest in menswear recently. Ever since I decided to start exploring the subject, amazing opportunities have come my way. I’ve learned a lot from just asking questions and...
View ArticleMenswear: Courrèges Homme
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to find a dress designed by André Courrèges.  It was one of my most exciting finds.  I never dreamed of finding something by such an iconic designer.  It’s...
View ArticleMenswear: Too Rich or Too Thin?
That old expression is often cited in fashion since it left Wallis Simpson lips: “you can never be too rich or too thin”. Â I’ve heard it whispered and shouted in ateliers, runway shows, and department...
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