Derek Guy
Journalist/commentator who frequently analyzes global supply chains, manufacturing, and trade impacts on consumer goods alongside menswear.
Met Gala Misunderstandings Fuel Frustrating Online Discourse
Every year, I want to stab my eyes out when I read Met Gala discourse online. It's fine to love or hate the event, as well as love or hate certain sponsors or outfits. But the number of people who don't even have basic facts straight — the purpose of the event, who buys the tickets, why the outfits are fantastical — makes discourse very difficult to tolerate, despite repeated attempts to clarify the facts.
Avoid Armbands: Style Mistake Every Man Should Skip
Menswear writer here. 👋 Let me tell you why you shouldn't wear an armband like that. 🧵
Elite Origins Give Polo Shirts Business Legitimacy over Working‑class Sportswear
It's because polo shirts trace back to polo, tennis, and golf, which were elite male activities. They were first worn by British colonial elites and then the American middle-class in suburban country clubs. During the 20th century, these two classes...
Black Dress Shirts: From Nightclub Badboys to Oval Office
Not long ago, black dress shirts were associated with a certain kind of disreputable character — nightclub owners, criminals, and high school prom DJs. Now they're a formal shirt you wear to the Oval Office.
Low Armholes Limit Motion, Lift Shoulder Pads
good example of how a low armhole can restrict movement, forcing the shoulder pads up
Vintage Spanish Harlem Summer Style Still Influences Immigrant Fashion
Old photos of Spanish Harlem are great if you want summer style inspiration. Lightweight tailoring, open shirts, camp collars, one-piece collars, high waisted pants, striped t-shirts, retro knits, etc. If you go into African, Latino, and Arab immigrant communities in...
Smooth Silhouette Beats Tight Fit in Tailoring
Nice suit by B&Tailor in Seoul, South Korea. You can see how a smooth silhouette makes all the difference. Compared to Vance (trousers too low, too slim) and Patel (jacket too small, pants too tapered). Tailoring is more about creating...
Silk‑Linen Sport Coat Marries Tweed Texture with Summer Wearability
dig this silk-linen sport coat from besnard this season. very interesting, irregular texture and slubby flecks that remind me of donegal tweed, but rendered in a form that's wearable for spring/ summer (depending on your regional climate)
Do Beautiful Homes Lose Their Magic Over Time?
i dream of one day buying a beautiful home but also suspect our economy runs on people's propensity to grow accustomed to the beautiful things they own, up to the point they no longer feel such things are special. beautiful...
A Kind of Guise Travels Globally, Capturing National Geographic‑Style Lookbooks
I like how A Kind of Guise shoots their lookbooks in a new country every season. The photos have a National Geographic quality to them. Countries pictured here: Kenya, Mongolia, Albania, and Peru.
Paul Graham's Brand Age Insight Valid, Yet Overlooks Indie Crafts
A good essay on The Brand Age by Paul Graham. I think the essay misses some of the more interesting work by independent watchmakers — and in the world of tailoring and shoemaking, indie cutters and lastmakers — but the...
Modern Homes Cost More, yet Offer Greater Safety
housing is more expensive now, but also a lot safer. this is what an expensive home was like in the 1980s
Robert Mueller: One of Washington’s Last Classic Dressers
Robert Mueller was one of the last well-dressed men in Washington. Soft shouldered suits with white button-down collar and foulard ties. Wore his watch on the underside of his wrist, as a holdover from his military training. One of the...
Silk Suits Make a Chic Comeback on Hot Ones
Colman Domingo wearing a silk suit on Hot Ones. Although silk is often used for cream dinner jackets, you rarely see it as a suit today. Silk suits, particularly in slubby Dupioni, were more popular in the 1920s and 60s....
Eclectic Finds: Vintage Sneakers, Custom Loafers, Timeless Watches, Social‑Justice Tee
Some things I saw recently that I think are cool: — Buzz Rickson M65 at Son of Stag — Bespoke loafers by Emiko Matsuda and Seiji McCarthy — Recently sold watches at Soethby's — "Fair Housing" t-shirt at Mogi Shop in Tokyo. Slogan from...