Ahh, Southern Proper.  A breath of fresh air every Spring.  They’ve been at it for more than twelve years now.  They started the ‘Southern’ trend, and proved that it was just the opposite.  They have done such a good job of sticking to their roots and principles.  They are a…

The #menswear ethos is a funny place.  There is a lot of emphasis placed on F/W (Fall/Winter for humans).  This is understandable, as sport coats, sweaters, pants, and suits become a larger part of the conversation.  I do enjoy the Fall and Winter styles, but I also like S/S (again,…

This is a good news/bad news story. Let’s start with the bad news.  Brooks Brothers and Alden have broken up.  For as long as I can remember, Alden has been producing shell cordovan loafers for Brooks Brothers.  The iconic tassel loafers and low vamp dressier loafers – both in black…

Remember that post I did a while back on Gun Check jackets?  Well, mine showed up, and I’m pumped.  I talked to my man Read at Diplomat Outfitters, and let him know what I was looking for: Unique, ‘brighter’ Gun Check fabric Almost fully unlined.  I wanted to be able…