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The Birth and Rebirth of the A-1 Flight Jacket

November 13, 2018

by Alan Cornett.   Many of our classic clothing designs spring from sport or the military. The A-1 flight jacket has a history with both.   Before there were military specifications to formalize th...

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Corduroy: The King of Wales

October 09, 2018

by Alan Cornett.   Long associated with college campuses, the English countryside, and teddy bears in overalls, corduroy is a quintessential autumn fabric. Normally made of cotton, corduroy has rid...

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Faulkner's Southern Style

April 14, 2016

by Alan Cornett.   Shirtless in shorts, Hollywood scriptwriter William Faulkner basks in the California sun. Wearing sunglasses and legs crossed, he is the very picture of ease in this photo. But F...

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Fall's Ties: Ancient Madder and Wool Challis

November 18, 2014

by Alan Cornett.   Some purchases flavor one’s wardrobe distinctively, though their proportions are small. Ties, pocket squares, and other well chosen accessories can give subtle nod to season or o...

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Finding a Style Identity

August 26, 2014

by Alan Cornett.   Finding your own style is about communicating through clothes what you want to project about yourself. We might think of Tom Wolfe’s white suits or Andy Warhol’s Brooks Brothers ...

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