Why I Finally Found Sneakers That Don’t Turn Into Sponges When It Rains
I was reminded that day that Portland weather can’t be trusted, even when you think you’ve learned its unpredictable ways. I was walking to meet a potential client at a…
The £100 Suit Challenge: Finding Decent Tailoring on a Tight Budget
My first “proper” suit was a nightmare. Polyester blend fabric in a terrifying shade of navy that buzzed slightly under close examination. Sleeves and shoulders twice the size of my…
J.Crew’s Comeback: What’s Actually Worth Buying Now
If there’s one brand I have an inexplicable emotional relationship with, it’s J. Crew. Explain it to someone outside of the pages of American menswear forums and you’ll get some…
The One Piece That Completely Changed How I Think About Getting Dressed
Last summer I was late to a wedding in Vermont (shocking, I know). Rushing into my hotel room in my boxer shorts and half-buttoned dress shirt, I suddenly remembered that…
The Stuff I Wish I’d Known Before That Wedding Photo Disaster
What’s worse than taking a bad picture? Spending hours getting ready only to take a bad picture. That happened to me at my friend Mike’s wedding roughly two years ago.…
I Wore Only Black and White for a Year and Here’s What Actually Happened (Spoiler: It Wasn’t What I Expected)
I bet Joe would wear only black and white for an entire year. No colours. No fun. Nothing but crisp whites and flat blacks. Every item in my wardrobe would…
I Challenged Myself to Shop Only Thrift Stores for a Month – Here’s How I Saved $600
Look, I’ll confess to something right off the bat – I started this project because my friend Marcus was being a colossal asshole, again. It was Saturday night, we were…
Why Most Dudes Still Can’t Figure Out How to Wear a Suit (Spoiler: It’s Not About Money)
Disclaimer: I am not really into suits. I like trainers and t-shirts way more than formal wear. But damn do I see some tragic stuff when I am forced to…
What I Learned From Professional Stylists About Why Most Dads Look Terrible (And It’s Not What You Think)
Last Tuesday, I was waiting in line at Jackson’s school pickup. I was scrolling Instagram when Mike from the parent teacher association walked past in what was undoubtedly a $200…
I Watched Every Guy at This Coffee Shop and Realized We’re All Just Following Different Style Rules
I was sitting at a coffee shop Lincoln Park last Tuesday. It was supposed to be work sipping cafe au lait and reading campaign briefs, but really I just had…