I spent 10 days in Tokyo and bought some (okay, many) clothes Here are the best of the best items I came home with: Link in bio

I gotta run the numbers, but it’s my contention that navy shirt + black pants = good, tasteful, thoughtful black shirt + navy pants = cursed

Me and bro leaving Ven Space with our new fruit of the loom suits

The time has come to replace my black down puffer coat Some early contenders Uniqlo Stone Island Adsum I like versions with insulated hoods cause they’re better when it’s extra cold outside

You heard it here first: Going to be a big year for superstars in the big 2-7 Also the 1969 “vintage” shape is way better than the GR pairs go.shopmy.us/p-99637118

to all the people out there who buy way too many light jackets…this week is our time

Sound the alarm! we are so so back

Still waiting on adidas to wise up and bring back my favorite Stan Smith variant of all time

I think ultimately my point is that just judging a garment on its fabric makeup to determine if it is good or evil is reductive You can make a case for either if you wanted to: poly uses less water, but it’s made from fossil fuels Cotton (or wool) will naturally degrade (won’t end up on a turtle’s face), but it uses a ton of water and land to make. And if it’s dyed with chemicals in the end, is it really “all natural?” I think the way things are made (organically versus inorganically, recycled plastic versus virgin, plus numerous other factors along the supply chain, including how the people who constructed it were compensated, how far the garment had to travel to reach the end consumer, and more) and their actual use in the long run matters more than the fabric components It’s probably true that the only real sustainable way to buy clothes is vintage. But does that mean every brand and store out there, especially the small ones run by people just trying to get by, should simply cease to exist?

I got some polyester garments from everyone in Tokyo, which got me thinking about the generalized “cotton / wool good and poly bad” conversations Do I think adding stretch to jeans is wack? Yes. Do I think brands use synthetics to cut corners and make things like overcoats cheaper? Yes. And generally, fast fashion companies deploy synthetics to make things for less—items which ultimately are discarded in short order. But do I think the polyester twill work jacket I bought is inherently shitty because it’s made from a synthetic versus classic cotton? Not necessarily. It gives the fabric a unique feel, it maintains its shape better than cotton, wrinkles less, and is more durable in terms of abrasion, breaking down, and even UV End of life situations are of course a valid critique, but if someone wore this jacket for 20 years and their cotton one faded and ripped after 5, and they got 3 more in that time, what is ultimately more sustainable? Again I’m not totally sure I have all the answers here, but I think it’s worth wondering at a time when the natty fiber crowd has become a little overzealous

“Everyone” is my new favorite store in Tokyo - Located in a 5th floor apartment - By appointment only - Cool minimal but not ultra expensive clothes - Memphis furniture Was told there’s no avail appointments until January, but if you can plan ahead for your next trip do it

Simply put, Polo Fest in Tokyo is the greatest vintage Ralph Lauren store ever assembled. I went to it and filmed a 23 minute walk through for everyone who couldn’t be there. Enjoy!!! piped.video/8NWkndL0BkA?si=_se6…

I’m in my hotel room typing out this post about Polo Fest, but the right words are hard to find—at least ones that would adequately capture how special an event—and a week—this has been. I’m by no means one of a kind when I say that Ralph Lauren was the most important brand to me in terms of introducing me to clothing and shaping my understanding of it. There’s a quote inside Polo Fest on the wall from Ralph that reads: “I don’t design clothes, I create worlds.” It was these worlds that made me realize clothes weren’t just necessities, but vehicles for expression, storytelling, and community. And it’s that community, many people of which were here this week, that way back when made this menswear stuff feel like a spiritual home that I’m still proud to be a part of today. Frankly, to be here with the brand itself and considered an authority on it is nothing short of a pinch-me moment, and an honor. This is before we even talk about Tokyo itself, which for as long as I’ve cared about clothes has represented the epicenter of taste and cool. To say it’s exceeded my expectations would be overstating my expectations. Whatever I thought to find in terms of passion, artistry, and intentionality here was truly nothing compared to what I found. I love Tokyo!!! Polo Fest has for me and so many others who hold Ralph in the highest regard made dreams come true. (See: Tyson Beckford wearing my jacket, 30+ years after he wore it in an iconic ad.) It’s also frankly nothing short of a masterpiece of brand building, and something I genuinely don’t think any other brand on earth could even attempt to pull off. Like, other label—ever—has touched this many iconic areas of style and executed them as an unmatched level? And done it for this long? Being here makes you realize that when it comes to impact, design, and cultural relevance, over the last nearly 60 years there’s Ralph, and everyone else. How can you not be romantic about clothes? From the bottom of my heart, thank you Polo and to everyone who made this week possible. I’ll cherish these memories for the rest of my life.

This jacket may have instantly catapulted to the title of “coolest Ralph Lauren piece I own”

News: I have acquired a red leather polo swing jacket

Tyson Beckford wore the blazer I have in a famous Polo Sport campaign back in the 90s I met him at Polo Fest in Tokyo, and he asked to put the jacket back on How can you not be romantic about clothes

Live from Polofest in Tokyo An overwhelming (complimentary) celebration of vintage RL and the people who love it This is truly one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen a brand do

Feeling like the Mann the way I’m in Tokyo with my greatest vices

They won’t even know it, but about to absolutely quarterzip mog the Greyson masses this fall and winter

I have notes about the looks of the New Balance 990v7 (they seem a little squat and the contrast ice blue in the midsole isn’t ideal) but there is no doubt in my mind that they are going to be a MASSIVE hit They feel like a departure from the 990v6 back the v2 in a nice way too