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…
I Wore Only M&S Clothes for a Month and This Is What Happened
Ok, let’s be real: it began as a bet. Well, more of a dare really. I was out having dinner with my editor Michael and as you do when you…
The Office to Christmas Party Transition: A British Man’s Guide
The office Christmas party is a kind of temporal torture reserved only for Britain. That strange place in December – sometime between 4pm on a Friday and when your workplace…
Beyond the British High Street: Independent Menswear Shops Worth Seeking Out
Look, I’ll admit it: I’ve feared the death of the British high street as much as anyone. I’ve endured the depressing procession of Topman closures and House of Fraser downsizings…