Accessories
Tie One On: A Brief History of the Necktie
This necktie retrospective follows changing forms of neckwear, from earlier cloth bands and cravats to the modern tie.
July 10, 2022
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Category: Fashion
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Fashion
Swiss Magnificence: The Story of Oris, Pt. I
Oris began in Hölstein in 1904. This first installment explores the Swiss watchmaker’s origins and the challenges of the twentieth century.
June 4, 2022
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Fashion
Men’s Suits Series, Part II – History Moving Against Us
This suit-series essay considers changing expectations, tailoring and the author’s views on fit and quality. Historical comparisons need context.
June 4, 2022
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Fashion
Men’s Suits Series, Part I – Beginning the Journey
Bryan Ergle shares his experience of finding a suit that fits, introducing the relationship between standard sizing, tailoring and individual proportions.
June 3, 2022
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Accessories
The Cautious Choice of Wearing Hats
This opinion piece considers different hats and how headwear relates to personal style, setting and occasion. The judgments are the author’s preferences.
June 3, 2022
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