i wear my heart on my feet: happy socks

socks for a rapidly changing world. offers a needed emotional outlet for the not quite bi-polar Gemini. homies shouldn't be surprised when i start gifting happy socks.







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reservations kindly required: secret service los angeles

The downtown boutique is open by appt. only. This outpost carries finely crafted goods and wears. They'll probably pour you a glass of bourbon and inquire about your life's trade. They may just hand you the bottle.

Secret Service. LA
1855 Industrial St.
No. 107
Los Angeles 90021
213.402.1531









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lyle and scott: because just any old knit won't do

I was in the elevator yesterday with a nice middle-aged woman, riding to the mezzanine level of my building. As the door opened, I did my usual thing with a courteous "after you," making sure to let her pass first. Now normally that's where the scene ends but today, said woman took a few steps and then turned back and quipped, "A gentleman! Where have you all been hiding?" I wasn't able to formulate a quick explanation as to why my simple act seemed to be an anomaly to her. So I thought about it some more...our generation needs a serious gut check on matters of propriety. I figure we can start with something simple, like attire. Oh hello Lyle & Scott. (Cue random traditional Scottish music). Welcome to His Praetorian. You'll be fitting in just fine with your 130 years of history perfecting Scottish knitwear.



When William Lyle and Walker Scott borrowed 1300 quid back in 1874 to form their small knitwear company, the town of Hawick had already become the centre of the British industry. Did they know that their lambswool creations, washed in the local river Teviot, would inherently become a bastion for well-mannered individuals to prove their class and sophistication?



Of course they did. That is why I've placed them here. To serve as a beacon to all you elevator riding heathens who just needed to see the light.



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woolrich woolen mills

A rediscovery of traditional quality american manufacturing. Woolrich celebrates its heritage as an a textile icon with a new project that pays homage to it's roots, constructing american workwear. Essentially, these are hand-me-down that will look as good 30 years from now as it does off the rack..."garments with purpose". I says, any article of clothing that can serve as a topic of conversation for grandpa and I is worth owning.




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