Miscellaneous

Seeing Clearly – E.B. Meyrowitz

Seeing Clearly – E.B. Meyrowitz

by on April 12, 2011

 

As someone who has worn glasses since my single-digit years, I have had plenty of time to cultivate an obsession. Spectacles aren't something, like a shirt, that most people change regularly.  Instead, you wear them every day, maybe accumulating a modest "wardrobe" over the years from which to choose each morning.  [more…]

Tie Snug Giveaway

Tie Snug Giveaway

by on April 10, 2011

After we posted our Tie Snug review on Friday, the manufacturer was so friendly to provide us with 2 Tie Snugs that we would like to give away for free to 2 of our readers! [more…]

Tie Snug Review

Tie Snug Review

by on April 8, 2011

About three months ago we were introduced to a small startup company, Tie Snug, that was working on a little accessory to prevent a tie from slipping. Today, we want to discuss the issue of slipping tie knots and present you our Tie Snug test results. [more…]

Makers of Distinction or: Nothing but the Best – Thomas Girtin

Makers of Distinction or: Nothing but the Best – Thomas Girtin

by on April 6, 2011

Last year, we reviewed Sydney Barney’s book “Clothes and the Man” which was basically [more…]

Spring Suits Extraordinaire

Spring Suits Extraordinaire

by on April 4, 2011

Today, we will continue with the third part of our Spring Outfit series. Part 1 focused on the details of the Paddock Suit, and in part 2 we analyzed the Navy Blue Spring Suit. This time we want to present you a couple of suits that are a bit more extraordinary. [more…]

Randolph Engineering – Aviators at their Best

Randolph Engineering – Aviators at their Best

by on March 31, 2011

A couple of months ago, we were provided with a pair of sunglasses by Randolph Engineering, the Massachusetts-based manufacturer of shooting eyewear and sunglasses. Since that happened to occur just prior to winter in Minnesota, it took us a short while to thoroughly review them. [more…]