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Generations of Style
While organzing a few stacks of books I had lying around, I came across one I had forgotten about – “Generations of Style”, by John William Cooke. It’s all about the history of Brooks Brothers. I’m...
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Brooks Brothers Website Redesign
Brooks Brothers just updated their website today with a new redesign. It’s much easier to navigate through now, and I think it’s the first time I’ve seen them update the site like this since as long as...
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The Engineered Garments Fun Shirt
I’ve never quite understood the patchwork fun shirt. Even though designers like Thom Browne and Junya Watanabe will try them on occasion, it is one of those things that you never see outside of a...
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Navy Blazers and Saxxon Wool
Due to a lack of options in stores locally, I’ve decided to take my search for a navy blazer online. My criteria: fits well, is cheap (say under $750), has decent construction, and is made from a...
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Generations of Style, Revisited
Scans from “Generations of Style“, by John William Cooke. An older Norwegian sweater. A class wearing polo coats from Brooks Brothers. The passing of the Peal and Co. name to Brooks Brothers.
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Anatomy of a Shoe on Brooks Brothers
Brooks Brothers sent out a mailer today pointing to a new section on their site for information on their shoes, Peal and Co, and a flash diagram showing the basic anatomy of an Alden shell cordovan...
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Brooks Brothers Chukka Field Boots
Spotted in their Spring 2010 footwear catalog. Available online in navy and tan suede.
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Spring Sales
Brooks Brothers has started its Friends and Family sale today – use code friend98 for 25% off at checkout. Some highlights: ribbon belts, clunky Black Fleece double-monks, and the interesting Black...
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Spectator Penny Loafers
I didn’t think much of these until I spotted a worn in pair shown in Men’s File. It seems everyone was selling some variation of them up until recently, but of course now that I’m interested in a pair...
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Silver Slide Buckles
It needs a good polishing, but I finally got around to getting a new belt for this sterling silver slide buckle that I’ve had lying around unused for the past few years. Made in England like the best...
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Tweeds To Look Forward To
Earlier this year, Christian over on Ivy Style showed previews of what to expect from Ralph Lauren and Brooks Brothers for this fall and I’ve had some of those tweed jackets on my mind ever since. The...
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Anchor Socks
The only critters I wear are on my socks. I couldn’t find an online retailer for these Punto socks that I picked up locally, but Brooks Brothers currently has some with similar anchor motifs on sale...
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A Corduroy Suit
Brooks Brothers is selling them in their Fitzgerald cut this season, and I might finally try it out. There would be no turning back.
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Ascot Caps
The fur felt ascot cap is one of the oldest of hat designs that is still worn by men today and for colder months, they pair well with fabrics like corduroy or tweed when you want to add some variety of...
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Black Tie, Accessories
Last week, Simon Crompton had a piece in the more superior British GQ on the importance of following the rules of black tie accessories, particularly in what goes around your waist: One of the...
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Back to the Basics
Embarrassingly, my formal shoe selection has been lacking for some time, so I took advantage of Brooks Brothers’ latest Friends and Family promotion to pick up a new pair that would be more appropriate...
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Split-Toe Shoes
The split-toe shoes – a great alternative to plain toe bluchers or wingtips and also good shoes to pair with a fall wardrobe. Brooks Brothers currently has some marked down under their Peal & Co...
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