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The Smoking Gun is featuring a slideshow of some of the all-too-appropriate t-shirts worn in mugshots.  It leads Izzy to believe that anti-social attire does in fact correlate with anti-social behavior.

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Ralph Lauren has become ubiquitous this year with accolades continuing to pour down on the legendary designer as he celebrates 4 decades in business.
A career that spans 40 years is bound to have many stand-out moments.  Esquire narrows down Ralph Lauren’s career highlights to a list of “21 Moments That Made Ralph Lauren.”

From the ties […]

Thanksgiving is here, which means that the collective madness known as holiday shopping has already begun. In no particular order, here are some gift ideas for inspiration. Of course, it’s the thought that counts, but some thoughts are more valuable and stylish than others.
Up first, some simple, classic Brooks Brothers ties.

On the formal […]

Hip-hop star Akon’s overcoat has so many tightly-grouped buttons that it’s a risk-factor for carpal tunnel syndrome.  But if buttons are the new bling (they are so un-Amish), Izzy will happily tolerate the trade-off.

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As this shirt from Delusions of Grandeur demonstrates, once-archaic club collars are slowly making a comeback—though unlike in the early twentieth century, they’re typically being worn unstarched and unpinned.  Izzy recommends donning them with odd jackets or tweed or flannel suits.  Also, they should generally be paired with narrow ties (the one in the photo is too fat). 
No fuddy-duddy he, Izzy must […]

We recently picked up the Autumn/Winter 07 edition of AnOtherMan magazine now available.
The magazine is a thought provoking taste of the current climate in menswear. Sections are broken down to essays, interviews and the editorial selection of the A/W 07 collections.
We find the magazine to be an interesting read and examination of […]

Ain’t nothin’ like a blousey “sateen” shirt with narrow-waisted pleated trousers.  If this is how the Heartland of America dresses, Izzy is sticking to the Brainland.

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Talk about a blast from the past.
We Are The Market has posted that Members Only is being resurrected.

According to W.A.T.M.:
“The Members Only Licensing Group,including Seventh Avenue veteran Arnold Simon, and former celebrity tabloid editor Kelli Delaney are working to revive the brand for spring. “We are resurrecting one of the most famous brands in the […]

During a 24-hour stopover in Hong Kong, Tony Blair was able to have two suits, four jackets, and a dozen shirts made. Such a seemingly impossible feat was made possible by 55 tailors working through the night.  Very colonial, that.

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Bodega, a Boston-based company aiming to be your neighborhood store, has collaborated with Converse to re-create the Jack Purcell sneaker.
The anticipated Bodega x Converse Jack Purcell will be available at ACU(Shanghai), Wood Wood (Copenhagen) and Bodega (Boston) this weekend on Saturday November 17, 2007.
The Purcell sneaker has had a long history. It was originally designed […]