Marriage can wait, but, thanks to the recession, it’s never been a better time to execute one of the biggest purchases of your life — the engagement ring. “There’s a lot of inventory in the United States that needs to get sold,” one diamond-industry analyst tell WSJ Magazine. “It’s in an evolutionary change and the… Read more »

How does one sum up smart dressing, today? “Traditional look, modern fit.” Simple as that. Men.Style‘s got a few products to fit the bill for fall. [Men.Style]

The New York Observer looks at the reemergence of traditional (Trad) men’s wear, which it sees as a retreat from/reaction to the insanity that is modern fashion. “Trad is, quite simply, a safe haven for sartorially selective gentlemen amid the ever-growing chaos of department stores and runways.” [NYObserver] But, while “Trad’s entire purpose is to… Read more »

Thursday through Thursday, 9/10-9/17, Clothingline is hosting another J. Crew sample sale. In January, and then again in April, we found an so-so selection of $25 shirts (medium only), $35 dress shirts, $60 cashmere sweaters (medium only), $35 cotton and wool sweaters (medium only), $20 shorts, and $25 chinos and cords. Report from the field… Read more »

Rather than a S/S line, Rogues Gallery is presently unloading F/W at 60% off. 08′ that is. Plenty of great gear.