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 [...]

In 1918, a Peruvian immigrant named Napoleon Marquez, who had been reared on the Ecuadorian style of straw hat-making, emigrated to the United States, and opened City Hat Works on Geary Boulevard in the Outer Richmond. It was a boom time for hats. Take a look at this excerpt from a 1921 American Hatter magazine article: [...]

While we are neck deep in construction, with Heidi keeping a close eye on proceedings (above), we also have some exciting updates on the Grand Opening Party, which will be Thursday, September 27th. As you may know, the event will take place all day in the store from 10am – 6pm. Many of our vendors will be [...]

How come no one told me till today? I guess someone did. Of course, once you start digging into it, there doesn’t seem to be any “official” Straw Hat Day. Some say it’s May 15th; others say the 2nd Saturday in May; yet others argue it was closer to Easter wherever that falls each year. [...]