As slim as wallets have gotten in recent years, there are still times when it's unfeasible to carry one. Some mornings, I enjoy a quick bike ride to and from my local coffee shop but I'm often wearing shorts with no pockets. I could toss my wallet and keys into a backpack, but I don't need or want to carry all my…
“What if bags could be more? What if bags could tell stories?” This is the question Quanda Ong asked himself in May 2013, when he quit his banking job to found fashion company Gnome & Bow. This mindset led him to develop an imaginative brand that focuses on making great bags and other accessories that use clever, subtle details to tell a…
Coffee Slingers is one of the best coffee shops and roasters in my home town of Oklahoma City. If you're ever in town you should really check the place out and get some delicious coffee, but a trip to OKC isn't required to get one of their awesome t-shirts. The design of the roasting machine and the iconography are all great, plus…
Winter may be almost over, but there's still a little time left to rock a nice-looking gingham tie, and Stalward Ltd. has you covered. Their $68 heavy navy gingham tie is both stylish and classy, and is neutral enough to pair with just about any shirt. If this tie in particular isn't your style, they've got plenty others to choose from.
Our friends at Studio Neat have designed an awesome t-shirt ($21) that sports all of their products in one image. Not much more to say than that, other than that the sale is run sort of like Kickstarter, in that they need to meet a minimum number of pre-orders for the shirt to be printed. The minimum here is only 25, so…
Nice Laundry is a company that sells premium, stylish socks for men and women. As their tagline states, their goal is to "rid the world of old and boring socks." They sell individual packs of socks (each containing 6 pairs) for $39, but the real draw here is what they call the "sock drawer makeover", a discounted deal that gets you 3…
We're big fans of the Put This On video series around here. As they themselves describe it, it's "a web series about dressing like a grownup." More than that though, they do a lot of behind-the-scenes interviews with people who work in various parts of the industry. Definitely watch the whole series if you haven't already. They also design and sell pocket…
When I go on trips that last a few days or longer, I typically just throw my dirty clothes back into the suitcase, but on the opposite side from my clean clothes. I know I can't be the only one who does this, but that doesn't make it okay. The Outlier Doublebag might solve this problem. It's essentially two bags in one,…
The other day, our good friend Matt Alexander launched his long-awaited startup, Need. To sum it up, Need is a monthly, curated retailer and lifestyle magazine for men. What does that mean? Well, the way it works is that each month, Need unveils a line of awesome, limited-quantity products – such as attire, books, artwork, coffee, and more – that they've partnered…
GORUCK is an American company that makes super-durable rucksacks (amongst other things), and they take their patriotism very seriously. All of their gear is made right here in the U.S., it's designed to meet the standards of Special Forces soldiers, and they test its durability with an insane physical challenge held in various cities across America (and which our friend Patrick Rhone…
I've said before that I'm not much of a connoisseur of watches. I typically don't even spend more than twenty bucks on one. But I do have an appreciation for things that exhibit a certain level of craftsmanship. The Runwell watch, hand-assembled and leather-stitched by Shinola right here in the U.S., seems to fit that bill. As you can see in this…
Over the last five years, Ugmonk has been the purveyor of awesome graphic tees that show an affinity for fine typography. To celebrate their 5th anniversary, Ugmonk has designed a limited-run collection of neat stuff that's worth checking out. This set includes: Black ringspun cotton t-shirt with black shimmer ink print. Anniversary screen-printed tag. Special box with embossed copper foil 5th Anniversary…
Shirts with text should say something about you. As the T & T crew are addicted to coffee, we loved this shirt as soon as we saw it. Printed on a tagless tee, this shirt states a simple law of the universe: It's always coffee time. Pick it up for just $26. Thanks @jwmoreland
With cooler temperatures (finally) showing up across much of the US, it's time to start thinking about fall fashion. The Scotch & Soda Men's Outdoor Jacket is a 50% Wool/40% Polyester jacket with removable liner that looks simply great. In gray and black, it should match just about everything from jeans to slacks. If you're looking to spruce up your jacket collection,…
Sevenly is an organization that helps raise funding and awareness for charities around the world. Every week, Sevenly partners with a charity by designing a line of shirts related to that charity's mission. For every tee sold, $7 is donated directly that week's charity. * This week's cause to help Laura's House means your purchase will protect a family from…
Sevenly helps raise funding and awareness for charities around the world. Every week, Sevenly partners with a charity by designing a line of shirts related to that charity's mission. For every tee sold, $7 is donated directly that week's charity. * Here's more info about this week's goal to help Pencils of Promise: Sevenly's goal this week is to build…
This leather business card case features walnut sides and a unique cut-away design making it easy to push out your cards, rather than try to pinch and pull them out of the case. The result is a crisp, unwrinkled card to hand out. As we all know, if it's closing a big sale, starting a new partnership or landing a date, a…
Part of being a professional-dressed man is being prepared. The Wallet Emergency Cufflinks are designed with this in mind. This stainless steel, business card sized sheet includes four emergency cufflinks. Simply pop them out and fold them over, and you'll be ready to save the world — and look good doing it, no matter your preparation time.
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I got an email from a reader the other day asking me what I used as a wallet. This gentleman is in the market, and wanted to know if I had any input. I sent him the above photo. For several years, I used some wallet I bought at Target for like $12. It wasn't great, but it wasn't terrible. Several weeks…