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killisnow: deepest thing that has ever been televised by...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:09:22 -0400

killisnow:

deepest thing that has ever been televised by Cartoon Network

tatsandtriumphs: rjmckinnon: shitkenyalikes: MOVIE POSTERS AS...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:47 -0400

tatsandtriumphs:

rjmckinnon:

shitkenyalikes:

MOVIE POSTERS AS NEON SIGNS BY MR. WHAITE

These are so good.

I’ll take one of each, please…

wingtipsandbilliards: Said no engineer, ever…

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:57:44 -0400

wingtipsandbilliards:

Said no engineer, ever…

A strong case for the button fly.

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:28:05 -0400

A strong case for the button fly.

putthison: Removing Chewing Gum From Your Shoes A friend of...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:23:54 -0400

putthison:

Removing Chewing Gum From Your Shoes

A friend of mine stepped in some gum recently with leather-bottomed shoes and asked if I knew a way to get rid of the gum. I admitted I didn’t, but thought the question was worth researching. It’s probably inevitable that we’ll all step on a piece at some point.

The most common tactic discussed involves finding a way to freeze the gum. You could put your shoe inside a giant plastic bag and inside the freezer for a few hours, then try to scrape it off with a dull knife, razor blade or even a popsicle stick. Other freezing methods involve rubbing an ice cube over the gum or even shooting the gum directly with a can of compressed cleaning air.

You’ll likely still have some residue after you’ve removed the bulk of the gum. The most common suggestion I’ve seen is to use rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. Another suggestion is Goo Gone. You may want to consider rubbing some leather conditioner on the area after you’re done — alcohol tends to remove moisture.

-Kiyoshi

hollowsleather: Field Wallets. Coming soon.

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:26:45 -0500

hollowsleather:

Field Wallets. Coming soon.

Sock game.

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:20:30 -0500

Sock game.

sailawaysavior: I dreamed of this place when I was a kid. That...

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:57:31 -0500

sailawaysavior:

I dreamed of this place when I was a kid. That fold-out couch was the bomb

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abitofcolor: Ten Menswear Wardrobe Essentials We all have...

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:19:21 -0500

abitofcolor:

Ten Menswear Wardrobe Essentials

We all have favorites that we can mix and match to feel comfortable and look our best. On any given day I am wearing some combination of these clothes and accessories. This is my look and personal style.

What are your ten wardrobe essentials? Send your replies and I will post some next week.

1) Blue Blazer- this one is a cashmere herringbone from Napoli Su Misura

2) White Oxford Cloth Button Down shirt - Brooks Brothers

3) End on end blue spread collar shirt- My Tailor

4) Gray wool flannels - Salvatore Ambrosi

5) Levis - 1947 LVC 501XX

6) White linen pocket square - A Suitable Wardrobe

7) Croc Belt - Polo Ralph Lauren

8) Silk Knit Tie - Luciano Barbera

9) Navy Crew Neck Cashmere Sweater- Borrelli

10) Suede Cap Toe - Crocket & Jones

sneekem: Just going to the grocery store.

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:11:33 -0500

sneekem:

Just going to the grocery store.

did you know?: Pororoca:Longest wave on the Earth.

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:26:00 -0500

did you know?: Pororoca:Longest wave on the Earth.:

did-you-kno:

Twice a year, between the months of February and March, the Atlantic Ocean waters roll up the Amazon river, in Brazil, generating the longest wave on the Earth. The phenomenon, known as the Pororoca, is caused by the tides of the Atlantic Ocean wich meet the mouth of the river. This…

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rebuilt-and-remanufactured: fuckyeahgli: reminds me of...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:06:11 -0500

rebuilt-and-remanufactured:

fuckyeahgli:

reminds me of something from mad max

very seldom do i like VW but i like this….. a lot.

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Patriotic socks with shoes made in America. USA!

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:43:05 -0400

Patriotic socks with shoes made in America.

USA!

putthison: Getting a Good Leather Belt Belts are one of those...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:42:48 -0400

putthison:

Getting a Good Leather Belt

Belts are one of those things you can skimp on without looking too much worse for it. I wrote a post a few months back about how you can find a serviceable (even if not terribly well-made) belt for about $20-30. If you’re willing to spend a little more, however, I thought I’d cover some of my favorite places to get a good leather belt.

Ready-to-Wear Belts

If you purchase most of your shoes from one company, it can be wise to source your belt from the same manufacturer. Companies such as Allen Edmonds, Alden, Crockett & Jones, and Edward Green make belts in the same leathers they use for their shoes. In this way, you can easily follow that rule of thumb that the color of one’s belt should generally match one’s shoes.

For other nice, off-the-shelf options, check some of the more traditional American clothiers, such as Ben Silver, Paul Stuart, and Brooks Brothers. Brooks discounts theirs by 25% or more once or twice a season. I liked the buckle on this one so much that I bought three in different colors. And though I don’t personally own any, people have written good reviews of Traflagar and Martin Dingman’s offerings.

Online, you can find some beautiful belts at A Suitable Wardrobe. Their lightly textured hides – made from 20-month old French calves – is a nice balance between the more boring, plain variety (which I admit I mostly have) and showier exotics such as alligator, ostrich, and crocodile. For something more affordable, Austin Jeffers supplies nice, basic designs for about $50.

Custom Belts

The world of custom belts is vast, but I’ll only cover four. The most affordable I know of is bridle belt maker Narragansett Leathers. Bridle leather is a thickly cut leather with a high oil content, which makes it both harder wearing and water resistant. This is the kind of belting leather that will indeed last a lifetime. Narragansett makes their belts quite simply – leathers are cut, holes are punched, and buckles and keepers are then attached. A basic, durable belt starting at about $35.

Another bridle leather belt maker is Equus Leathers, who I like a bit better for the details they put in. The edges have a nice scored line, the keepers are squared off, and the edge burnishing is done a bit more nicely. I also like their very well-executed handsewn saddle stitching. Charlie, who runs Equus, used to make a living in bespoke saddlery, but the market for that has been destroyed by foreign imports. So now he just does belts, and knows the craft quite well.

The robustness of bridle leather makes it appropriate for chinos and jeans, but for suits and any worsted material, I like dressier, edge stitched belts from companies such as James Reid. Theirs are made from an all-leather, two-piece construction. There’s no inner layer or non-leather filler, which makes them much softer and smarter than bridle leather belts. The backing strap is made from full-grain, oak-tanned, harness quality cowhides from one of the last remaining tanneries in America, Herman Oaks. This strap is beveled along both edges, so that when the top layer is laid down, a contoured cross-sectional shape is produced with a feathered edge. Should you need an affordable buckle to go with their belts, you can contact Charlie at Equus.

Lastly, there’s Herve N. Sellier, a French maker of fine leather goods that was introduced to me by a friend of mine who knows more about quality clothing than anyone I know. I’ve never tried Herve N. Sellier’s goods, but the company’s founder and craftsman used to produce exclusively for Hermes for twenty years, which alone should probably say something about his craft. Remarkably, the prices he charges for his belts aren’t too much more than those from the options mentioned above.

(Pictured: my belts from James Reid, Narragansett Leathers, and Equus Leathers)