1. A History of the 1878 Sack Suit and Notes on Late 1870s Men’s Fashions

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    November 7, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Wisconsin Historical Society has shared a few nuggets on the history and details of the all-American sack suit in 2002. …
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  2. Caring for Shell Cordovan

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    November 7, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    This is my shell cordovan care guide. There are many like it, but this one is mine. It is not …
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  3. 1969 Polo Ralph Lauren Models

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    November 6, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    This page from San Francisco Chronicler’s December 19th, 1969, issue shines a scanned light on the influences of Ralph Lauren’s …
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  4. Mike Kuhle’s Ode to Shell Cordovan

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    November 6, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Mike Kuhle of Epaulet NY | A Conversation With… from The Crosby Press on Vimeo.


  5. Esquire’s Encyclopedia of 20th Century Men’s Fashions: Neckwear

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    November 5, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    Neckwear For generations the necktie has been married to the shirt. Or, more correctly, it has been married to the …
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