1. A Short History of Tailcoats

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    July 7, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Michael Anton, the artist formerly known as Nicholas Antongiavanni, has written a wonderful short history of tailcoats on City Journal. …
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  2. Well-Flussed

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    July 6, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    ‘Style, clothing is a very visual medium. You need to see something being worn well to be inspired. And most …
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  3. Well-plaid

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    July 6, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Today’s inspiration: bright blue-red-white tartan jacket, dark red knit spot tie, white soft pin collar shirt, stuffed ‘kerchief, funky trousers. …
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  4. The 25 Best-dressed Men on Esquire’s Gentleman

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    July 6, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    There is only one The Trad with a scanned copy of Alan Flusser’s Top 25 list from 1993’s Esquire Gentleman. …
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  5. Interview with Ron Rider from Riderboot

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    July 5, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    ‘I am 46 years old and, I suppose, the best description of my occupation would be “merchant”. My wife and …
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"If John Bull turns around to look at you, you are not well dressed; but either too stiff, too tight, or too fashionable".

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