The Shirt (The Pantalones)
“Of all of the articles of clothing a man possesses, a shirt may be the most under-appreciated. It is tailored very infrequently after purchase, therefore little is talked about when dealing with customization. It also is hidden by the blazer most of the time. Guys usually just pick up a shirt, try it on, check the sleeve length/collar/fit, and call it a day. The variable details of the shirt seem to matter less than those of a jacket or pants, simply because guys don’t really think about them.”

Liner Notes (Dress Like A Grownup!)
“A great deal of the comfort of a jacket has to do with the lining. A silk or satin lined jacket serves two purposes: it slips smoothly over your shirt and waistcoat without snagging, and it serves as insulation. Most jackets are fully lined: that is, every bit of the interior surface is covered. Very nice in the winter…but it can be a bit stuffy in July.”

Some Navy Socks (Put This On)
“If you’re on the market for such dress socks, I highly recommend Marcoliani and Bresciani. They’re a bit expensive, but from my experience, also the best made anywhere. A more affordable alternative is Pantherella, which comes up on Gilt and Sierra Trading Post for about $7-12 a pair every so often. Just make sure you get over-the-calf versions. They don’t slip down, so they’ll never expose your bare, pale calves when you sit down or cross your legs. That, in my opinion, should always be a requirement of dress socks.”

Interview with Norway’s Berg & Berg (The Pantalones)
“It’s all about finding the right mix of texture, colors and pattern, and i’s no secret that we prefer classic patterns that work in a modern setting. We started out building a collection based on our own tastes, and after a while you get sort of a sixth sense telling you “that’s a Berg&Berg fabric.” The fabric selection is a very fun part of the product developement process, a phase where everything is possible. After a while there are always some darlings that have to be killed though.”

In Conversation with Christopher Bastin, Creative Director of GANT (WaxWane)
“I’ve definitely started dressing the part more since I started at GANT, but I’m pretty much the same guy as when I started. I have swapped the chucks for brouges and the washed out tee’s to a washed out oxfords, everyone needs to grow up sometime. I also think it’s necessary to love and wear the clothes you design, otherwise there will never be a soul to it.”