Having a little fun with “heritage-heads” — i.e., guys who fetishize and sentimentalize classic American workwear — new New York Times “Critical Shopper” Jon Caramanica visits Dave’s New York, a modest Modells-esque Sixth Avenue shop that has serviced the city’s blue-collar workers for nearly half a century. “Never before in men’s style has looking rugged… Read more »

Oliver Stone’s WallStreet — It defined an era of “fuck you” style. Hell, the definitive power shirt — royal blue with white contrast collar — takes it name — the “Gekko” — from the film’s most lasting character. Fast forward over 20 years, and it might be time to give the ol’ “Greed is good”… Read more »

Speaking of superior dress shirts, Turnbull & Asser is now taking at least 50% off most F/W stock — through the end of the month. We’re talking $100 shirts and $50 ties… from perhaps the most prestigious British shirtmaker in existence! Turnbull & Asser – 42 East 57th St between Park & Madison – 212-752-5700… Read more »

At this very moment, Saks staffers are putting out racks of left-over sales merch — trucked in from across the country — which you’ll find at up to 90% off for the next few weeks. Check it out, and let me know what nuggets you mine in them thar hills! [Madison Avenue Spy] Saks Fifth… Read more »

What goes into the making of a superior dress shirt? “The devil is entirely in the details,” writes The Wall Street Journal. “Like the wine market, the ready-made men’s shirt world is crowded with products of varying style, quality and substance … The differences can be subtle — an extra stitch at the back of… Read more »