Monthly Archives: July 2012

Social Primer for Brooks Brothers Tailgate Blazer

It’s back.  The acclaimed Tailgate Blazer returns for another season after its successful debut last fall.  The Social Primer for Brooks Brothers collaboration is one of the best out there and this year it just keeps getting better (or should … Continue reading

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Streaker Sports/Great Lakes Prep Patriotic Photo Contest

Let the games begin!  No, not the Olympics, which have been great so far and only promise to keep getting more exciting.  I’m talking about the Patriotic Photo Contest hosted by Streakers Sports & Great Lakes Prep.  To get everyone … Continue reading

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You Ought to Be Reading: Preposity

The Olympics have jumped out to a great start and in honor of the games taking place across the pond we’ll meet a prep blogger from London today.  Meet Josh, the London-based author of Preposity.  Josh offers a British point … Continue reading

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The Best and Worst Dressed of the Opening Ceremonies

The Opening Ceremonies kicked off two of the best weeks in sports last night.  While the next couple weeks are all about the athletics, the main focus last night was on the pageantry of the games and the outfits of … Continue reading

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High Cotton Ties Stars & Stripes Reversible Bow Tie

Leo Arnaud’s “Bugler’s Dream” is currently on repetition in my head.  The familiar notes can mean only one thing, the Olympics are here.  While they had their soft opening on Wednesday with the group stages of women’s soccer, the grand … Continue reading

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Scottie Hampton Yachtseas

Most of the Midwest has been mired in a drought all summer, so while that means there hasn’t been much rain there’s been a surplus of sunshine.  With all that sunshine you need to keep your eyes protected and comfortable. … Continue reading

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How to Dress for: A Baseball Game on the Great Lakes

For a good part of the summer, baseball has the center stage.  No other major sports are taking place for a couple of months and there’s nothing quite like getting out to the diamond to enjoy America’s pastime.  Of course … Continue reading

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Brand Profile: Lazyjack Press

You may have been noticing some slightly edgier printed ties popping up as of late.  Images not normally found on neckwear, like solo cups, shot glasses and fraternity paddles,  help redefine the term “business casual.”  The brand behind these ties … Continue reading

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You Ought to Be Reading: Bowties & Boatshoes

For this edition of the series I caught up with Ryan, one half of the duo at Bowties & Boatshoes.  The Maryland-based team of Ben and Ryan are some of the best at keeping readers up to date on the newest … Continue reading

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Blast From the Past: Brand Profile: Salmon Cove

I’m heading to Chicago today to catch the start of the Race to Mackinac and spend a night in the city.  In honor of that let’s take a look back at a brand based in Chicago.  The original post ran … Continue reading

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