These 15 Alternatives to Warby Parker Also Let You Try-On Prescription Eyeglasses at Home
Warby Parker pioneered the try-at-home optical industry, but the well-known startup's frames are increasingly common. If you're looking for the best alternatives to Warby Parker, try these 15 entrepreneurial companies who also offer try-at-home programs for their...
Reviewing Wolf and Shepherd: After One Year, See Why We Still Think These Dress Shoes Are the Ultimate Combination of Style and Comfort
This updated article builds upon Modern Fellows's May 2018 review of Wolf and Shepherd's Closer cap-toe lace-up oxfords and interview with founder Justin Schneider and provides a look at their durability after one year of heavy use. Too often, spectacular-looking...
First Look Inside the “Made in DC” Shop at the DC History Center in Apple’s Carnegie Library
While Apple will occupy the first floor of the renovated Carnegie Library in Washington DC, and spent billions renovating the space, a fantastic new DC History Center on the second floor of the Carnegie Library is well worth a visit. Exhibitions upstairs offer...
Discover DC Startup Quavaro’s Leather Bags and Accessories in Eastern Market and Apple’s New Carnegie Library
In 2017, husband and wife Cesar and Pial Vega launched Quavaro at the Eastern Market Flea Market in Southeast Washington, DC, culminating a long journey from development work to fashion entrepreneurs. Today, nestled in a historic row house in Eastern Market, the two...
At Amazon, these Innovative Startups Offer Unique Menswear Accessories
Amazon might be a behemoth, but the internet megastore is an easy place to discover direct-to-consumer menswear startups. Below are options for amazing men's neckties, socks and other accessories from innovative brands that are available via Amazon. Also note that...
These 12 Low-Top Leather Sneakers for Men Might Be Dressy Enough for the Office
Are sneakers appropriate for a business casual office environment? Direct-to-consumer menswear startups have rushed to develop dress sneakers for men as a workplace alternative to oxfords, loafers, Chelsea boots and chukkas. Continue reading for our review of 12...
Reviewing Kashiyama, the Super-Affordable “Smart Tailor” from Japan About Take the United States by Storm
While you may have not heard much about affordable custom suit brand Kashiyama the Smart Tailor before, you're likely to hear a lot more in the coming months thanks to a major push by the Japanese brand into the U.S. market. Keep reading for Modern Fellows' review of...
Here are the Differences between Amazon Essentials, Goodthreads, Buttoned Down and other Amazon Prime Brands for Men
Amazon has been quietly expanding its menswear private labels, which are available exclusively to Prime Members. We break down three of Amazon's menswear lines, Amazon Essentials, Goodthreads and Buttoned Down and the company's many other house brands including Brass...
These 13 Innovative Brands Sell the Coolest and Most Comfortable Mens Dress Shoes Online
Dress shoes shouldn't be an afterthought for men. In our view, these 13 innovative menswear brands sell some of the coolest men's dress shoes online. These entrepreneurs are making it easier and more affordable for guys to nab super-comfortable and in many cases...
Our Updated Review: Proper Cloth Custom Dress Shirts
We revisited our first review of Proper Cloth's custom dress shirts for men, originally published in 2013, to explore whether the New York-based menswear startup's shirts are worth it. This article provides more information about Proper Cloth, how much their shirts,...
