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When Men Want to Look Sexy in a Suit, They Go See Him
“Nicolas Gabard, the founder of the Parisian label Husbands, has found that many share his love of swooping lapels and high-waisted trousers.” [NYT*]
and what gangster clothing tells us about being too flash
How Brooklyn Stole Polo
“A new edition of a cult photo book traces how a 1980s New York gang built an identity around Ralph Lauren clothing — and transformed the preppy brand into hip-hop streetwear” [FT*]
and before the punk rockers, there were the working-class Teds
and a shoppable archive of rare vintage tennis apparel
The Little Baseball Card Shop That Became a Viral Sensation, One $5 Grab Bag at a Time
“Kenney Ware, 85, ran a sleepy card shop in New Hampshire. Then some content creators stopped by, and his shop suddenly became a destination.” [The Athletic]
