Philosophy

Good clothing should outlast trends. I'm drawn to pieces that were made to last decades, not seasons. There's something satisfying about wearing a jacket that was constructed with the same attention to detail fifty years ago as the finest pieces today.

What I Look For

Construction: Hand-sewn buttonholes, proper canvas, genuine horn buttons

Materials: Natural fibers - wool, cotton, linen, silk

Cut: Classic proportions that look good regardless of decade

Favorite Vintage Labels

• Brooks Brothers (pre-2000)
• J. Press
• Hickey Freeman
• Harris Tweed weavers
• Pendleton
• L.L.Bean (vintage)

Current Grails

Always hunting for: A proper Shetland sweater, 1960s Ivy League blazers, deadstock white dress shirts, and anything Harris Tweed that actually fits.

Thrift Notes

Best finds usually happen on random Tuesday afternoons. Estate sales in older neighborhoods are gold mines. Check the construction first - if the basics aren't right, move on.