In one corner we've got The Perfect Jean NYC and in the other corner, Mugsy Jeans. Both are direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands founded on the promise of stylish, no frills, clean and comfortable jeans. At this point you may have heard all the hype for both of these quickly growing, up and coming brands—but how do they ultimately stack up? Let's find out. This is … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Holiday Party & New Year’s Eve 2022
Where did the time go? It seems like the older I get the faster the years pass by. I don't know about you, but 2022 has been an incredible year and I'm beyond ecstatic and ready for 2023. I feel like I say this every year, but there's something about a fresh slate appeals to the optimist in me. Before we ring in a new year, it's time to celebrate the year that was. I'm … [Read more...]
Fall & Winter Fabrics Guide (Everything You Need to Know)
As autumn winds down and old man winter makes his entrance, now's the perfect time to tackle the topic of fall and winter fabrics. While you may have a firm grasp on the principles of color theory or advanced layering techniques, how much do you really know about the materials that make up your cold weather clothing and outerwear? And so, without further ado, here is … [Read more...]
What 7 Michael Jordan Quotes Can Teach You About Style & Life
In the sports world, when we think about greatest of all time, a few names spring to mind. Muhammad Ali, Wayne Gretzky, Roger Federer, Tom Brady, Michael Jordan. Jordan's Greatness Let's stop with #23. Already a legend before his first retirement in '93, he came back wearing the 4-5 (exactly 22 years ago to the date of this writing) and cemented his … [Read more...]
Beckett Simonon Morgen Trainer Review (GATs 5 Years Later)
My journey with Beckett Simonon goes way back, over 5 years to the date. I was browsing the Male Fashion Advice (MFA) subreddit one day and saw a sweet deal for a pair of German Army Trainers (GATs) called the Morgen Trainer. I never owned a pair before and thought it was a cool alternative to the basic white trainer silhouette, a la Common Projects. and so I decided to … [Read more...]
