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LuxeSwap's Cavalcade of Belts

LuxeSwap is a StyleForum affiliate vendor (link here), run by member SpooPoker. Essentially a large online consignment shop, the benefit to the sellers is the high traffic that LuxeSwap generates for...

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Ruminations On A Death Toll (and Other Vague Impressions): Boardwalk Empire

As a show that lives at the intersection where gangsterdom and dandyism meet, it shouldn't come as a surprise that I'm a big fan of HBO's Boardwalk Empire. It features great acting and compelling...

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Drake's Pop-Up Sale at CHCM (2 Bond Street NYC)

http://chcmshop.com/blog/2012/12/10/drakes-pop-up-at-chcm/I was green with envy when Londoners were blogging about the Drake's/Edward Green pop-up sale back in July. We're still going without an EG...

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Drake's Pop-Up Sale Pt. II - The Haul

There haven't been too many sales to get excited about in New York City recently, but the Drake's Pop-Up Sale at CHCM on Bond Street turned out to be something of a throwback to the golden days of the...

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Harris Tweed @ Walmart

After getting a heads up via StyleForum and Put This On (link here) regarding the Harris Tweed coats on sale at Walmart for about $75.00, I headed over to my friendly neighborhood store to see what I...

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Gaziano & Girling's Rothschild via Bespoke England

Gaziano & Girling have amassed quite a following during the company's short existence. I had shied away from the shoes only because I knew that my patience would be sorely tested by the usual 8-12...

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LAST Magazine Issue 3 - Be Elegant

The new LAST magazine continues to impress. Of course, with so few titles dedicated entirely to high-end men's shoes, the bar isn't set terribly high. However, judging on content alone, LAST magazine...

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A Trip to MRket

I was fortunate enough to receive a guest pass to the MRket NY men's trade show held at the Javits Center here in New York City. Billed as an event where the men's industry comes together, the show can...

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A Shine & Co. - One Helluva Shine!

Kevin Tuohy of A Shine & Co.Taking a short break from ogling the sheer variety of men's clothing, accessories, and shoes on display led to one of the most pleasant experiences that I had while at...

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Weekend Odds & Ends

Just a few odds and ends that I thought I'd throw out there in between "real" posts:I've been receiving a ton of emails from readers and fans of An Uptown Dandy lately - please keep it coming! I really...

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Meermin's "10164" Semi-Brogue Shoe

One of An Uptown Dandy's earliest followers was Pepe Albaladejo, founder of Meermin Shoes (you can view the website here and the tumblr page here). The scion of a family that has long been associated...

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Kiton @ Soiffer Haskin

MEN'S CLOTHING,SPORTSWEAR & ACCESSORIESincluding: Suits, Jackets, Outerwear,Pants, Shirts, Knitwear, Ties & Shoesalso a selection of:WOMEN'SClothing & Sportswear              SUNDAY, FEB....

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Vintage Edward Green Catalog

One of the reasons I happened to be at the MRket trade show was to meet up with my good friend, Mr. Billy Neville - an all-around good guy, wealth of information, and walking archive for all things...

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The Grenfell Tradition

As I mentioned in a previous post, one of the reasons that I happened to be at the MRket trade show was to interview Billy Neville, a long-time fixture in the world of men's retail, dating back to his...

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The Beau Brummell of Brownsville

I've written in the past about Harry "Pep" Strauss, the Syndicate trigger man who was perhaps the most prolific of Murder, Inc.'s gunsels (you can read more about Strauss here). Known as much for his...

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At the MRket Show: Alfred Sargent

Stepping down from the stand after my complimentary shine at the MRket trade show, a well-dressed gentleman stopped me to compliment me on my shoes - my Edward Green Dover boots as it just so happened....

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A Conversation with Chay Cooper, Product Director at Alfred Sargent (Part One)

Chay Cooper & Paul Sargent of Alfred SargentAs I mentioned previously, I was fortunate enough to meet Chay Cooper, Alfred Sargent's Product Director, a few weeks ago at the MRket trade show here in...

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At the MRket Show: Drake's of London

The gentlemen at Drake's of London are always a joy to chat with, and even though I dropped by their booth unannounced at the MRket trade show on the final day, this time was no different. Sweetu...

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A Conversation With Chay Cooper, Product Director at Alfred Sargent (Part Two)

 . . .and here is the second half of my interview with Chay Cooper, Product Director at Alfred Sargent.The Japanese are obviously much more "into" shoes than the average consumer here in the US; with...

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Apparel Arts: The Italian 3-Volume Set from Gruppo GFT

Gruppo GFT's 3-Volume Apparel Arts Set.Aficionados of the men's trade magazine Apparel Arts will already know just how highly sought after the original issues are. Prices range in value anywhere from...

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