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Star Trek Into Darkness Review or how to get the stench of Iron Man 3 out of your mouth!!

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:52:36 -0400

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Does Iron Man 3 Crash & Burn? By @dreddeddeuce...

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:44:45 -0400

Does Iron Man 3 Crash & Burn? By @dreddeddeuce (*SPOILERS)

There are 2 ways I could review this movie. I could review it from the angle of the ‘purist’ who…

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The Happy Hour: Jumping into the mood with The KangarooA...

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:01:34 -0400

The Happy Hour: Jumping into the mood with The Kangaroo

A variation of Martini, the Kangaroo’s origin can be traced back to the 1920s when vodka and…

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From Comics to Movies: Unfortunately Race still matters

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:39:16 -0400

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Bow Tie Thursday: Stylish for a cause with...

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:47:56 -0400

Bow Tie Thursday: Stylish for a cause with @BowTieCause

Championing a cause that you believe in takes time, effort, and resources in order to make people…

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#FCBD Free Comic Book Day event with @dreddeddeuce...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:15:02 -0400

#FCBD Free Comic Book Day event with @dreddeddeuce @templefareast Pete Tapang & more

: Know Your Shirt Fabrics

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:56:01 -0400

: Know Your Shirt Fabrics:

modernconnoisseurtt:

Shirt Pattern List

Many variations of the major patterns exist as designers are constantly trying to come up with new and different styles. Shirt patterns are often enhanced or can be a combination of different patterns. These are the classic pattern choices.

CHECKS

Gingham- …

Defining the image of masculinity in this new era of men: A...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:31:57 -0400

Defining the image of masculinity in this new era of men: A review and commentary on Mansome

In 2012, documentary film maker Morgan Spurlock of Super-Size Me fame released a documentary…

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#Saga Cosplay @Awesomecons DC

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:27:40 -0400

#Saga Cosplay @Awesomecons DC

Webster Style Magazine Podcast ep 10: Its Awesome Baby[gigya...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:13:39 -0400

Webster Style Magazine Podcast ep 10: Its Awesome Baby

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putthison: Seven Things Better Bought Used It’s sometimes...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:31:05 -0400

putthison:

Seven Things Better Bought Used

It’s sometimes easier to buy new, but there are some things that are pretty much always better bought used. Here’s our list of seven.

Peacoats Every designer in the world has “riffed” on the pea coat, but the original is still the best. The heavy melton wool has protected sailors from the elements on-ship for decades, and it’ll protect you from pretty much anything. Best of all, vintage pea coats are freely available both from local vintage shops and online vendors. I love the ones from the 1940s-1960s, but it’s hard to go wrong. Remember that they’re sized to fit over heavy sweaters, and expect to pay $50-100.

Cufflinks There was a time when men wore suits, and with them, double-cuff shirts. So just about every man had cufflinks. That time has mostly passed.
The result is a market glut of links. Go on eBay any day of the week and you’ll find literally thousands of pairs, from costume to fine jewelry… 1970s to 1890s. We prefer double-sided links here at PTO, and you’ll find plenty at any estate jeweler or vintage seller. Try Edwardian eight-carat gold, or enamel from the Art Deco era. Or grab yourself a cheap pair of Swank novelty links from the 1960s. Get some shirt studs while you’re at it. They’ll all be much cheaper on the second-hand market than new.

Formal Wear Unlike most men’s styles, formal wear has remained largely static since it was codified at the beginning of the 20th century. That means that if you can find a conservatively-styled tuxedo from almost any era, it will be right at home today. The bonus: it’ll probably be better-made than all but the finest new equivalents. With a bit of diligence, you can find a great tuxedo for a hundred dollars or less.

Knock-Around Ties Once you have a basic wardrobe of ties - a few solids, a few basics - you’ll find yourself wishing for novelty. Unless you’re shopping the highest end of the market, you’ll find plenty of functional ties at your local consignment or thrift stores for pennies on the dollar. Get a sense of the difference between a fine tie and a poor one, and don’t settle for less than decent… but once you’ve done that, go wild. There’s no shame in a necktie wardrobe filled out at $10 each, rather than $100.

Watches A fine watch is a status symbol these days, when most men just wear a thirty-dollar quartz model on their wrist. Luckily, there’s a vintage option for almost any budget. Handsome mechanical watches from lesser-known brands are easily available for $50 or so second-hand. You can buy a beautiful Longines or Hamilton for a hundred or two. Kick it up to five hundred and there’s a pile of gorgeous Omegas within your grasp. And of course if you bump it into the thousands, there are many more choices, almost all for less than new.
Try paging through the buy-and-sell forums of watch enthusiast communities like WatchUSeek and TimeZone, or visit a reputable jeweler in your town. Heck - if you’re buying something cheap, just take a flier on eBay. No matter what, you’ll get a more distinctive piece at a better price.

Cashmere Sweaters For a variety of reasons, cashmere’s gone downhill in the last twenty years or so. The good stuff has a smoother, tighter, denser finish… and you’ll only find it second-hand. The good news is that second-hand cashmere knits rarely go for more than $50-100 each. If it’s in good shape (be diligent), it can literally last a lifetime.

Hats Men’s hats have declined precipitously not just in popularity, but also in quality. Low-end hats from the middle of the last century are as good as the high-end hats you’ll buy in a department store today. There are a few fine makers left, mostly making custom hats, but even once-fine brands like Borsalino and Stetson now make mediocre, expensive products. Vintage hats, though, are inexpensive, freely available (another supply/demand thing) and often of very fine quality. Great hats effortlessly hold their shape without being stiff, and feel fine to the hand. Expect to pay between $50 and $200 for something really good.

(Thanks to PTO twitter followers @D_Lippy, @frivmo, @voxsartoria, @platypusjones, @prairie_oysters, @SkySwartout, @HoffM, @TheMikeSwartz, @TheS_P500 and more for your ideas!)

Photos: Peacoat by Resheie54 , Cufflinks Simon James, Tux Stephen Depolo, Watch Guy Sie, Ties Brian Johnson, Cashmere Stolte-Sawa Hat David D

Busting made us feel really good @Awesomecons DC

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:06:03 -0400

As an inaugural event, Awesome con DC blew our minds. Held at the Washington DC convention center, we didn’t know what to expect from Awesome Con but one thing is certainly clear… they will need more space next year as the fan support for the convention…

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The judges of the Awesome Con kids cosplay w the 1st place...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:44:02 -0400

The judges of the Awesome Con kids cosplay w the 1st place winner.

Yoeman Rand has some serious competition!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:38:43 -0400

Yoeman Rand has some serious competition!

A Speedy Delivery for The Happy Hour with Air MailThe name of...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:03:41 -0400

A Speedy Delivery for The Happy Hour with Air Mail

The name of the drink Air Mail takes the literal concept of air mail which is thought to be the…

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modernconnoisseurtt: #DressWell The white jacket for those...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:57:20 -0400

modernconnoisseurtt:

#DressWell The white jacket for those black bow tie events

Number 42

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:55:24 -0400

Number 42

modernconnoisseurtt: #DressWell Dress up your...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:34:18 -0400

modernconnoisseurtt:

#DressWell Dress up your jeans

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3/30/2013

Casual look, impeccable.

Is a smartwatch in your style?While a stylish time piece on its...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:46:44 -0400

Is a smartwatch in your style?

While a stylish time piece on its own is a wonderful thing, a watch is designed for two things; to…

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life: Seven decades ago, Jackie Robinson stepped onto...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:17:52 -0400

life:

Seven decades ago, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field and changed not only the face of professional baseball in America: in ways subtle and profound, he changed the nation itself.

Here, a selection of both classic and, in some cases, rare pictures that paint a portrait of a man whose dignity, competitive fire and grace under pressure set him indelibly and inevitably apart from his peers and his rivals.

(Allan Grant—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)