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Why I Love Menswear: Art, Science & Psychology

There  are many reasons why I love menswear, and tailoring more specifically. The history, the heritage, the etiquette, the international appeal, etc. It’s a funny...

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THE BEST SUITS FOR HOT WEATHER

It’s getting hot out there, which can make it hard to dress like a gentleman. The key to beating the heat is investing in fabrics...

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Before & After - The Tailor Effect

Here's the most sustainable way to shop: find something in your closet you stopped wearing because it doesn't fit properly, and have the fit updated...

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HAMMER HARRISON PUTS THE “ACTION SUIT” TO THE TEST

For years we’ve been testing fabrics from all over the world, trying to create the lightest, most comfortable suit known to man. What I learned...

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One Man's Trash

Adding a piece of vintage jewelry is a quick and easy way to bring your style to the next level. The trick is finding pieces...

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CLIENT PROFILE: DAVID ORTIZ

One of the most exciting things about being a blogger-turned-brand is that now our customers are blogging for us! It’s always fun to get tagged...

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HOW TO BUILD A SMART SUIT WARDROBE

Building a smart wardrobe is one of the most impactful investments a man can make. The benefits of dressing sharply can be life-changing and are...

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Customer Capsule Wardrobe: Alex Kosene (Filmaker, NYC)

Alex Kosene has been a long-time customer, a dear friend and a great collaborator (he and his wife Inés are the creators behind our new...

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A Connoisseur's Fabric: Solaro

Hang around inside the small world of bespoke tailors and menswear connoisseurs long enough, and you start to see patterns. Literally and figuratively. There are...

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The Ultimate Guide to Double-Breasted Jacket Fit

Buying a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit is very frustrating, a huge waste of time and money, and terrible for the environment.  You won’t...

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THE NEW WORLD ORDER: QUALITY, TRANSPARENCY & SUSTAINABILITY

The fashion industry has been a shady one for a very long time. For decades the average consumer knew very little about what they were buying...

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A GUIDE TO SUIT ALTERATIONS

Sometimes you don't have to buy anything new. Sometimes you just need to update something old. This guide will help you navigate the world of...

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A GUIDE TO INVESTING IN A LUXURY WATCH

I’m not a watch expert, but Ariel Adams from A Blog to Watch is. I recently picked his brain (and combed his website) about investing in quality...

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A GUIDE TO WEARING SUSPENDERS

The leather belt as a practical garment is a fairly recent invention. Prior to the First World War, belts were largely decorative outside of military...

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A GUIDE TO VINTAGE SHOPPING

Shopping at vintage and thrift stores is the absolute best way to score quality menswear at bargain prices. I don’t think there's a second-hand market...

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A GUIDE TO FORMAL ATTIRE

When it comes to formal menswear, there are all kinds of traditional “rules”. Talk to a English traditionalist, for example, and he can go on...

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A Guide to Buying Menswear on eBay

For all it's potentially life changing benefits, being a well-dressed man can be expensive. But it doesn't have to be. One of the best ways...

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HOW TO DESIGN A SUIT FOR YOUR BODY TYPE

Looking and feeling great in your clothing has nothing to do with fashion trends, and everything to do with understanding your body type. Every body...

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR SHOES LAST A LIFETIME

By now you’ve heard the Golden Rule of investing in quality men’s footwear:  “A $180 pair of shoes will last you twice as long as...

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What COVID-19 Taught Me About Fashion

I have to admit. This COVID-19 thing had me in a bad place. First, like everyone else, I was immediately afraid for the health safety...

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1 Piece/7 Ways: The Fresco Suit

In this edition, we show you X ways to wear our Fresco Suit (current alternative) one of the most timeless and versatile garments a man...

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On the Future of Retail

Last week I had the opportunity to speak on a panel in NYC about "The Future of Retail x Tech x Sustainability" hosted by Accenture...

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Second-Hand Dandy feat. Jesse Thorn

If you keep up with menswear blogs, chances are you've come across Put This On.  Founder Jesse Thorn is considered an expert in many things,...

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HOW IT SHOULD FIT: THE DRESS SHIRT

Buying a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit is very frustrating, a huge waste of time and money, and terrible for the environment.  You won’t...

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HOW TO DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF A LEATHER BAG

Shopping for a leather bag can be confusing. The market is saturated with cheap fake leathers, low-quality craftsmanship, and hardware that breaks down after a season or...

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ADVICE FOR “FASHION INFLUENCERS”

At least once a day we receive an email from a “fashion influencer” wanting to “collaborate”. These emails have increased in frequency (and decreased in...

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HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN

“Gentleman” is a word we throw around a lot here at AOS. But what does it mean? I wrote a post about this three years...

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How to Wear a Suit: 9 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Learn how to wear a suit with nine practical fixes for jacket buttons, tie bars, dress socks, belts, trouser rise and jacket length.

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BIG BOY TOYS

  This season was a dream come true for me. I did something that I’ve wanted to do for almost 10 years now. I brought...

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THE ART OF BESPOKE DENIM

Bespoke denim is a tough business. The difficulty is that jeans are not made with seam allowance (extra fabric beneath the sewing lines), so you can’t let...

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The Death of the Advertorial

When DETAILS magazine closed it’s doors, it got the whole industry buzzing. In my opinion this represents a win for the little guy; the bloggers...

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Men’s Dress Codes Explained: What to Wear for Every Occasion

From black tie to business casual, Dan breaks down what dress codes mean, what to wear and how to build a wardrobe that works across...

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