Yes, layaway — the seemingly antiquated business of reserving a product by paying it off in installments — is apparently making a comeback. Along with “boychick” and “décontracté,” it even made T Magazine’s Men’s Spring Fashion issue as a “word of the season.” Here’s another word: Bollocks — of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning “testicles,” but often… Read more »

Every season, it’s entirely acceptable to splurge ever so slightly on one key piece that’s going to lend credibility to the rest of your wardrobe, and help set it off. All the better when that piece is half-off, from Woolrich Woolen Mills, and guaranteed to become a foul-weather standby for years to come. And, for… Read more »

Chin Chin – “Go There With You” from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Men’s wear has matured greatly in recent years, moving — we think — in all the right directions. And, while we could never single out one label — given their disparate visions and financial resources — as the “best,” we think it’s useful to narrow the field every season to one brand that we’d shop… Read more »

The cashmere specialists over at White + Warren seem to mark down their wares every week or so. Through Friday, they’re at it again… but who knows how long the online sale will last. White + Warren sale – 80 West 40th St between 5th & 6th – 3rd fl – Thurs 12pm-7pm, Fri 8am-7pm… Read more »