Heated Headwear: The Different Types of Winter Hats
There are certain days when it’s so ungodly cold that we are willing to totally ruin our gorgeously-coiffed manes for…
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We look behind the scenes at the stories that inspired and created some of the best known brands, items, and materials on the market today.
Winter Undie-land: A Brief History of Long Underwear
If you have the misfortune of spending the cooler months in a snowy climate, you may be considering how exactly…
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The History of Ai Zome, Hand Dyeing with Natural Japanese Indigo
Despite the fact that the majority of indigo dyes used today are synthetic, some Japanese brands produce unique blue denims…
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Textile Tales: Terrycloth
Terrycloth is a fabric we encounter at least once a day (hopefully) when we step out of the shower and…
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The History of the Tank Top: From Swimming Pools to the Silver Screen and Beyond
Ah, the tank top. From pretty much the garment’s inception (or at least a little bit after), these sleeveless undershirts…
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The History of Seersucker: A Wrinkle in Summer Fabrics
We’re well and truly into the warmer months. With temps soaring and A/C being our constant companion, the last thing…
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The History of Khaki: Anything But Drab
Khaki is a color. Not a cut, not a fabric, but simply a color. And yet, most folks seem to…
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The History of the Guayabera
As we dive head first into the summer months, it’s the perfect time to think about your shirting situation. While…
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The History of the Polo Shirt From Rene Lacoste Through Ralph Lauren
The polo shirt is one of the most fundamental pieces of menswear. With beginnings on polo fields of the mid-19th…
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Precious Metals – Gold, From Neutron Stars to Jewelry
A few months back, we began our deep dive into the world of precious metals with our article on silver,…
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