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In less than a decade, menswear has been transformed by designers, retailers, writers and other entrepreneurs who are using technology and social media to communicate and grow. This section highlights the individuals and companies who are making properly fitting clothing more accessible and interesting in the digital age.
Blog Directory
Modern Fellows’ list of the best men’s style blogs
News Roundup of Menswear Entrepreneurs
A curated selection of news stories covering men’s style leaders
Where to Buy American
View Modern Fellows’ list of where to buy stylish American-made clothes
10 of the Best Menswear Books (Updated for 2016)
Menswear blogs are great, but sometimes it is nice to curl up with an actual, substantial, physical book to learn more about menswear philosophies and style trends. To follow are 10 of our favorite books on mens’ fashion and style. 1. Dressing the Man: Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion Flusser is the reigning modern day authority on male style and dress. Dressing is equal parts history, photography, and diary of the rules of dress that quotes Oscar Wilde,...
read more5 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Guys
What to give, what to get? Modern Fellows has some ideas. From helping to brave the colder weather to providing a little escape from the everyday, here are five great gift options for guys. Think about giving a gift for — 1. Braving the cold weather It’s getting cold out there. Refresh someone’s cold weather hat and glove options. Club Monaco has beautifully textured Donegal and Leather Gloves and light grey speckled Herringbone Gloves on offer this...
read more3 Steps to Finding a Good Local Tailor
You don’t think much about a tailor until you need one. When that moment comes, it can be a little anxiety-inducing. Can the dry cleaner down the street do it? Would it be better to search Yelp reviews and blog posts for a dedicated tailor? How do I know if they are ripping me off? At least, these are some of the concerns that have swirled around my head from time to time as I thought about where to take that custom suit jacket whose sleeves were too long, that...
read more13 Amazing Sites to Shop for Menswear (and counting)
Information overload is a constant challenge in the digital age. Blogs — including this one — review product after product, store after store, and the posts just keep coming. So who are our favorites? Here’s a list of 13 of the best sites we’ve found to shop for menswear. 1. Ledbury Richmond-based Ledbury offers an amazing selection of off-the-rack dress and business casual shirts. While their basic whites and blues are terrific, their...
read moreNot Just Another Tie: 6 Stylish Christmas Gift Ideas for Men
For a unique, thoughtful present, reach beyond the mall. Modern Fellows offers its 2014 menswear gift guide. 1. Uncover an interesting accessory There are a range of startups poised to help fill a guy’s stocking this year. Beltology features funky herringbone belts that pair well with jeans; Jay Butler sports crocodile money clips and ostrich billfolds; and the Gentleman’s Gazette shop can set you up with retro-inspired handmade boutonniere silk flowers,...
read moreA Walking Guide to the Best Menswear Shops in London
You have just one day in London. Where would you go? If shopping for menswear is your answer, read on for the Modern Fellows walking guide to menswear in London. The birthplace of Beau Brummell and the home of Savile Row, the City of London helped developed modern tailored dress and remains central to men’s fashion. Perhaps most exciting, while Savile Row has aged and shrunk (as one does when one ages, I suppose), a new generation of entrepreneurs is opening shops...
read moreWhere to Buy the Best Socks Online: Power Socks
For entrepreneurs, feet are big business. An explosion in recent years of startups focused on men’s accessories has flooded the digital marketplace with easily-accessible, sometimes-affordable and often-colorful sock options. Modern Fellows tested out a variety of sizes, blends, and designs from several entrepreneurial sock outfits during a prolonged, record-setting heatwave affecting the east coast. This is the first of a two-part series profiling entrepreneurs...
read more5 Thoughtful Fathers Day Gift Ideas for the Modern Dad
What to get dad for Father’s Day? It is a question that dates back at least to 1966, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a proclamation urging the official observance of Father’s Day. While a lot has changed in the last forty years, some advertisers, books and pundits still play to the outdated stereotype of a dad as a bumbling caretaker or hapless cook. Here are several unique father’s day gift ideas for the kind of man who parents actively,...
read moreUnique graduation gifts for guys: 5 modern takes on classic presents for stylish men
With graduation around the corner, here are some gift ideas for guys that put a unique spin on some old standbys, courtesy of a new generation of entrepreneurs. From a book about surviving life in the digital age to a luxury watch without the luxury price-tag, there are options for any budget: 1. Under $20: Food for thought about work and life in the digital age Under twenty bucks, a book might be best. While you could go sentimental (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!),...
read moreLooking for a Special Gift for a Stylish Guy? Choose One with a Great Story Behind It
Anyone can walk into Macy’s and pull a dress shirt and tie off the rack. This year, instead of running half-crazed through the mall, make a gift special by finding one that carries a great story with it. From stylish dress shirts from North Carolina to socks direct from Alabama, below are several unique alternatives to navigating the local department store clutching a 20 percent off savings pass, along with a nod to the entrepreneurs behind the products. 1. A North...
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