Monthly Archives: February 2012

Style Inspiration: Ezra Koenig

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Nick

There isn’t a band out there today that exudes prep fashion like Vampire Weekend, which makes sense when you consider the bandmates were all classmates at Columbia University.  Ezra Koenig is the lead singer and this is the madras look … Continue reading →

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Boast Polo

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Nick

Many of the brands highlighted here are relatively young and don’t have much tradition built into them.  Not so for Boast though, which just might be the preppiest brand you’ve never heard of.  It’s not for lack of quality or … Continue reading →

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You Ought to Be Reading: The American Gentleman

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Nick

Over the past few weeks I have been collaborating with fellow bloggers to put together a new feature, “You Ought to Be Reading”.  Each Monday I will bring you a different blog and an interview with the brilliant mind behind … Continue reading →

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On Being From the Midwest

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Nick

My wife and I sat at dinner one night, enjoying a lively conversation when an intriguing questions came up.  What does it mean to be from the Midwest?  We pondered this awhile, realizing it was much more difficult to put … Continue reading →

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The Cordial Churchman Spring Collection

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Nick

Over the past month or so, Andy of The Cordial Churchman has been highlighting several of The Cordial Churchman’s spring collection bow ties in his 366 Bow Ties project.  Needless to say there were a lot of great looks and … Continue reading →

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Loggerhead Apparel Southern Nesting Grounds Tee

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Nick

Most brands are starting to roll out their new spring lines and products and there are a lot of great new looks out there.  As the weather warms up, sweaters are starting to be replaced with t-shirts.  As many Midwestern … Continue reading →

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Style Inspiration: Coach Eric Taylor

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Nick

There’s nothing particularly exceptional about how Coach Taylor dresses.  Most days it’s a polo, khakis, worn-in baseball cap, athletic sunglasses and croakies.  Yet, it’s pretty similar to how I dress for most casual situations.  Compared to what NFL coaches wear, … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Cocktails and Beer

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Nick

Mardi Gras is the culmination of the Carnival season, traditionally the last day for Catholics to eat rich, fatty foods before the beginning of Lent.  Despite its Catholic roots, the rest of us tend to celebrate it as well, using … Continue reading →

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Buffalo & Company George Washington Signature Necktie

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Nick

Today we celebrate the men who have lead our country through the good times and the bad, upholding democracy and helping create the country so many others strive to become.  While the day has been broadened to more or less … Continue reading →

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Saturday Rules

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Nick

The excitement of the bowl season and signing day may be over and it’s not quite time for spring games yet, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of ways to get your college football fix.  Pick up a copy of Saturday … Continue reading →

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