The Modern Gentleman's Blog

WED 9/19: 12–8pm OXXFORD CLOTHES PAUL’S HAT WORKS Two of our go-to artisans will join us in celebrating the unveiling of the new Bespoke Basement Vault (It’s looking incredible!). It will be a Chicago-style welcome replete with food, drink, billiards, and more. You probably already know Oxxford Clothes, since people can’t seem to stop calling [...]

We have a very exciting event to share with you–join us, for what will be, the very first trunk show at our new space. We will be pleased to host two of our bespoke brands at the new Wingtip (550 Montgomery St.) on Wednesday 9/19, 12pm–7pm. Oxxford Clothes, of Chicago, will set you up with what the [...]

From 12-5, our Bespoke store has Bob Denton from Oxxford Clothes and Ron Rider representing Alfred Sargent on hand to fit and design custom suits, coats, and shoes for you. Spring 2012 swatches from Oxxford are on hand, and dozens of models of Alfred Sargent shoes can be tried on or copied for your own. Oxxford [...]

Five books of fresh swatches have just arrived from Oxxford. The collection includes two for lightweight suitings, one for summer jackets, one for linens and cottons, and a final book of English mohairs. In keeping with the season, these are gossamer fabrics ? most are seven to nine ounces. And absolutely gorgeous. View the full [...]

This past summer, we tried to introduce a new acronym into the English language, because clearly we don’t have enough of those yet. OTF came up with YGWYPF, or “you get what you pay for,” and the first subject of our scrutiny was a pair of Legoman cufflinks bought on Etsy. Today, we move up [...]

With our Bespoke business in full effect, we think it’s time we start to share some of the beautiful pieces we’re having made specifically for customers. We’ll be featuring everything from custom Peter Millar blazers to Oxxford suits, and Gold & Wood eyewear to custom furniture. From our last Oxxford Clothes trunk show, a made [...]