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Hey Reader, How’ve you been? I was traveling all of October and just got back to NYC last week. Finally home! You forget how good it feels to sleep in your own bed, especially after an extended time away. Anyway let’s get down to biz-nass. This (soon-to-be) ongoing email series is called “Clothing Worth Your Consideration” where I highlight some stuff I find that I think is worth buying. (Only If you really want or need it, of course, no promotion of overconsumption here) Our friends at...

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! It's been a while :) I'm still abroad on a family trip in the Philippines, but figured I'd check in while I have a bit of down time to share the latest YouTube video I just published. It's titled "Ditch these 7 dated items for better style in 2025", and it's all about... you guessed it, stuff you should stop wearing now (if you want to dress better) You WILL find a lot of your old favorites on this list. White leather sneakers Biker style leather jackets no show...

Hey Reader, So the other day, I purchased the Nike Killshot 2 in the black leather colorway with black suede accents, gum sole, and a white Swoosh. The sneaks — tap the image to see them on nike.com (aff link) If you're not familiar with the Killshot model, they're a classic tennis shoe silhouette by Nike, ultra popular with the #menswear crowd because they feel slightly vintage and go well with easy casualwear. (Think your standard jeans and T-shirt, OCBD, sweater, M-65 or peacoat, etc. type...

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! How are things on your end? Tired of winter yet? I can't wait for the weather to warm up; I'm very over this cold weather. *** My team and I were working on some article updates the past couple weeks. First is the piece on four of our favorite winter coats. These work best for milder winter climates (if you live in Antarctica, or like, Canada, you may need warmer options) Spoiler alert, we also included 3 options if you need a truly lighter-weight option for winter...

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday Monday! I'm getting ready to power down the laptop for Christmas and New Year's. We're traveling around a bit to see family, so I may not talk to you until next year (!) So before I do that, I wanted to send you these three things! 1. What To Wear To An Upcoming Holiday Party Let's ditch the ugly Christmas sweater—unless it's an Ugly Christmas Sweater-themed party, I guess—and go the sharp and stylish route instead. Here are 4 outfit ideas, from more dressy, to more...

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. Helping guys 40+ nail their style (Is this you?) In 2024, I'm looking to help individual readers achieve their ideal style. Or at least get better at dressing well and being more confident in putting together sharp-looking outfits. If you're just starting out... if you've been at it for a while but still feel like something's missing... or if you've ever wondered: Where exactly should I start? What's...

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. My favorite travel bag — On STEEP Sale 🧳 I take my Nomad Lane Bento Bag with me every time I travel. And right now the newest version in Black / Bronze is $100 off, so I had to tell you about it. The Bento Bag fits 1-2 outfits, toiletries, and all my tech gear (Macbook Pro, chargers, etc.) And best of all, it fits underneath the plane seat in front of you, so it counts as a personal item (meaning you can...

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. (By the way: Got a clothing- or style-related question? Send me your questions here.) Worth The Read 📖 The best entry-level Rolex watches? TBH, the most attainable Rolex watches are also the most legendary: We rounded up five entry-level watches from the crown that are more affordable than their bells-and-whistles models, and are just as esteemed (maybe more!) Rolex alternatives: Maybe you're looking for a...

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. Worth The Read 📖 Follow these style commandments: I'm still abiding by these guidelines well into summer, so I wanted to send this article as a reminder! The ONLY summer shoes you’ll need: Still plenty of warm weather left, and it only seems to be getting warmer! If you haven’t seen it yet, here are my five recs for stylish warm weather shoes! Hawaiian shirts—yes or no?: Sure, they’re controversial, but...

Hey Reader, Happy Thursday! Here are a few things from this week I think you'll enjoy. The Best Summer Steals 🌞 It's like Amazon Prime Day, but for high quality, well-made goods you can't find anywhere else. Our friends at Huckberry are running their Summer Steals sale—up to 35% off their bestsellers—but it ends today, so get a move on while you can. Some of my faves: OAS Marrakech Arch Terry shirt (perfect for post-pool loungin) Wills Wrinkle-Free chore coat (sharp, easy to wear, tons of...