DU/ER Upgrades the Dress Shirt to Superman Status

You might think that the standard classic men’s dress shirt could be upgraded with 3… maybe 5 substantial improvements – but the brand DU/ER has hit Kickstarter with somewhere around 20 technical advancements. It is called the 9-to-9 Button Down and we’re about to rattle off a handful of those features that impress us the most. […]

Toes on the Nose Schooner Hoodie – New for Fall, Awesome for You

This schooner hoodie may be manmade, but it feels as naturally soft and comforting as something that was spun out of the rear end of a fluffy worm bunny. Well, that is if such a creature existed. The worm bunnies died off long ago according to my 3-year-old niece, which is why Toes on the Nose took […]

Batch Utility Shirt – The Tailored Dress Shirt Gets a Casual Upgrade

The old dress shirt was foofy, delicate, flowery, and uptight – basically, everything that a man doesn’t want to be. A man prefers to get down to business in something rugged, practical, useful, and comfortable. Something that isn’t mass-produced, fastened together with a robot or designed with the idea of profit more than fostering a […]

Hawaiian Shirts For Fall Style and Good Spirits

The Hawaiian shirt has the ability to add pizzazz to your khakis, become a memorable accomplice to your print socks, or brighten even the worst of gloomy days. The right one will go with practically anything, successfully hide neglect from the gym, and can be worn during the opening of Fall just as successfully as the […]

Writing Instruments (Pens) Worthy of a Man’s Legacy

As men, we love gadgets. It is what we do, and it is also an important part of our heritage. We love classic examples of innovation because it is these tools that helped foster invention, exploration, and travel. They are reminders of what a man is capable of, where he has been and still has to go. One of […]

5 Fashion Items Your End-of-Summer Wardrobe Is Missing

Summer is at its tail end and if you’re still not sure which pieces are absolutely essential for making a lasting fashion statement – just stay with us and keep reading! Here are five pieces you simply need to have, so check them out.   A Quality Pair of Tailored Shorts Say no to cargo shorts […]

Manhattan 40 Watch by Maen

Luxury costs money, but elegance is a luxury built from honor, detail, class, and sophistication. And in the case of Maen watches, elegance is an amenity offered through getting the most important part right, rather than making up for their faults by adding more dollar signs and complexity. The Maen Manhattan 40 offers a flat […]

Waffle Racer 17 By Nike Gets Upgraded with Memory Foam

The Waffle Racer 17 by Nike has gone through more than just a couple revisions since its 1974 introduction. We don’t know if it’s been through 17 upgrades exactly, but we’re fairly certain that this is Nike’s best version ever. It comes with an all new fabric upper designed for extra durability and softness. It […]

Seiko 5 Sport – Hint of Rolex, Proudly Made in Japan

Some people might frown to see the word Rolex within the same title as Seiko as if we’re saying that they are trying to be anything more than what they already are. Don’t get us wrong. We love the classic Seiko diver automatic silhouette, and the fact that we mention a Rolex within the same sentence is […]

Avanti Designs Surfer Shirt – Simple, Classic, and Authentic

There is a subtle difference between a department store Hawaiian shirt and an authentic Surfer shirt. First, it should offer a complicated pattern that is eye-catching – but not in the “ouch, my eyes” sort of way, but more of a “Hmm, what’s going on there”. They should fit close to your silhouette, drape with ease, and offer […]