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Mar 31
16 min

The Wedding Suit: Our Take on the Complete Wedding Ensemble

As two married men (with each other’s wives), we thought we’d compile our thoughts on wedding suits. While our friends and families do...

Mar 19
3 min

Dressing Up Shorts

Heat is one of my worst enemies, and wearing shorts is one of the best ways for me to keep cool. However, looking smart with shorts is a...

Mar 5
4 min

The Q Timex Pepsi Snoopy: Why I Bought It

It’s been two years since Timex unveiled the Q Timex Reissue. It’s been hyped and overhyped. I’ve considered buying it, but I’d be lying...

Feb 22
3 min

Fortuna Shoes Resoling and After Sales Services: A Review

One of the main reasons we invest in welted shoes is the ability to resole them. Since I first delved into welted shoes, I’ve resoled two...

Feb 5
4 min

Cravar Watch Roll Review (and Giveaway!)

Standing out in classic menswear is difficult, and I’d argue that it’s even more difficult with men’s leather goods. With shoes you can...

Nov 6, 2019
6 min

Fortuna Shoes Factory Visit

I was recently given a rare chance to visit the factory of Fortuna Shoes in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. I had the opportunity to see...

Aug 18, 2019
5 min

Brillington & Brothers Linen Jacket Review

After our go-to tailor stopped tailoring altogether to become a tattoo artist, Nikki and I were on the lookout for new tailoring houses....

Jul 23, 2019
2 min

Review of Semir Products and Services

I've known Patrick of Semir for around three years now. I came to know him when I first bought Saphir products after I bought my first...

Jun 19, 2019
4 min

How Many Tailors Does One Need?

People sometimes ask me who my tailor is. My answer, much like how I answer clients, is usually "it depends." It would obviously be ideal...

May 15, 2019
6 min

Huntsman Leather Kennedy II Cap-Toe Oxfords Review

I was invited by Jin, the founder of Huntsman Leather, to review their newly-launched Goodyear Welted shoes. Their shoes looked...

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