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Please, Shelve Your V-Neck T-Shirts

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I might upset a few people with what I’m about to say: V-neck T-shirts were designed as an undergarment to be worn underneath a collared shirt. The shape ensured it would not show through even when you unbuttoned your top buttons and spread your collar. But since then they’ve evolved into something some men wear regularly, whether to complement a face shape or show off their chest. They should’ve stayed underneath.

In a patent filed on August 24, 1954, Max Hollinger, a fine chap — don’t quote me on that, though — from Port Chester, NY, says he’s created an undergarment with a v-shaped collar for “priests, ministers, jurists and the like, who are required to wear heavy robes or vestments.” Further, he says his invention features a button clasp on the back to connect to a detachable collar, meaning men “can dispense with the usual shirts worn between their undershirts and outer robes or vestments for the sole purpose of securing their collars in place, and thereby achieve a higher degree of comfort in hot or humid weather.”

Back then, even Hollinger knew the V-neck shirt’s true intent: to be a moisture-wicking boundary between your body and the collared shirt you were wearing on top. A-shirts (aka the wretched “wife beater”) worked underneath, too, but didn’t provide sweat protection under the arms or across the shoulder blades. And I know comparing fashion standards of 1954 and today’s is futile. So much has changed. But, while we’ve adhered to many of the same shapes and styles from the same era, see: blazers, Oxford shirts, ties and too many others, why not follow this cardinal rule, too? (Get it? Priests, Cardinals… never mind.)

Whether or not men should has been hotly contested since at least 2010. The mid-teens saw a resurgence of the style, with many citing “hipsters” as heralding the shift. In 2014, Elle published a story called “V is For ‘Very Bad Idea to Wear.'” The writer shuffles through depths, trying everything from what he calls the “lowercase V” to “a woman’s blouse acquired by accident.” Further into the decade, the Wall Street Journal hosted a conversation between two writers, “The War Over T-Shirt Necklines,” wherein both lobbied for their favored style. Since then, the winner’s become clearer. While I’m a proponent of dressing however you’d like — see: my story on makeup and nail polish — under no circumstances can I confidently recommend wearing anything but a crewneck tee.

Have a new tattoo (or two) you’re eager to expose? Try a camp-collar shirt. But, please, put away your v-neck shirts. There’s nothing they can do your crewneck can’t. There are a million styles that deviate from boxy, oversized aesthetics that emphasize a shorter torso or accentuate long, lanky limbs. Trust yourself, and the classic, crewneck T-shirt, which has gone unchanged — save for material innovations — for over a century.

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11 Style Releases and New Watches We’re Obsessed With This Week

This week’s roundup of new style and watch releases spans several different categories: There’s a bag by Birdwell and Herschel, sunglasses from Warby Parker, tennis shorts, a Todd Snyder x Timex watch collab, and more. It’s sort of all over the place, but, forgive us, we’re in the in-between, aka the countdown to cooler weather. Look ahead for ways to fill out your winter wardrobe, but be mindful of the warmer weather that still lies ahead.

Nisolo Diego Low Top

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Whether you’re headed back into the office or out for a night on the town, everyone wants to look good without sacrificing comfort. The Diego Low Top sneaker from Nisolo blends the two perfectly — it’s functional, comfortable and will be your new go-to this season. Made with waterproof leather and a durable Vibram rubber sole, these shoes can easily withstand a rainy commute without getting bogged down. Plus, with shock-absorbing cushioned and antimicrobial insoles, you will stay comfortable whether you are standing at your desk all day or biking around the city. If that’s not enough to convince you, every Nisolo purchase ensures a living wage to 100 percent of the people creating products in its factory so you can rest assured knowing these are responsibly made. With six stunning colorways available, you might find yourself picking up more than one.

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Timex x Todd Snyder MK1 Bootcamp Watch

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One of the longest and most fruitful partnerships in all of watches, the Todd Snyder x Timex collab is 10 years old. To mark the occasion the brands are bringing back the MK1 that’s based on a disposable watch Timex developed for the US marines in the 1980s — and which Todd Snyder helped reissue in 2016. With a 40mm case and quartz movement, it’s a colorful interpretation of the classic field watch and even includes a symbol on the dial at 6 o’clock that references the British “broad arrow,” for an extra “military” touch.

Price: $128

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Rowing Blazers Shield Patch Rugby

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Rowing Blazers’ international collection bears no formal affiliation to the forthcoming Olympic Games, but a bunch of the countries involved are represented within it. Cop a knit sweater with the Indian flag on it; get a hat with Jamaica’s. Or, get the Shield Patch Rugby, which represents more than a dozen nations through tiny crests embroidered all over.

Price: $215

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Taylor Stitch The Bomber Jacket

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It’s certainly not bomber jacket season yet, but order Taylor Stitch’s new suede iteration now for delivery by late October or early November. Part of their Workshop collection, which is funded by pre-orders, essentially, it’s cut from 3-ounce calf suede, lined with cotton twill through the body and acetate through the sleeves. Ribbed collars and cuffs contrast the rich brown body, while an interior pocket provides secure storage.

Price: $638

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Warby Parker x Entireworld Hatcher Sunglasses

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Warby Parker enlists Entireworld designer Scott Sternberg for a few revamped versions of their Hatcher frame, a ’70s-inspired acetate style with a defined bridge. Sternberg picked four colors — Jade, Blossom Pink, Midnight and Oxblood — for the refresh, each a bit brighter (and even more ’70s) than the baseline options.

Price: $95

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SNS Linen Shorts

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One may not expect a sneaker store to make some of the best linen shorts. Seems out of their wheelhouse, right? Well, they’ve done it — and without slapping a slew of silly logos all over ’em. They’re a simple, soft navy blue, with side and back pockets, and an elasticated waistband.

Price: $129

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Bremont MBII Savanna Watch

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Bremont’s partnership with maker of airplane ejection seats Martin-Baker has yielded the MBII Savanna watch. The new model features a sand-colored, Grade 5 titanium case that’s matte-finished with a “protective, tactical coating,” a matching dial and a matching rubber strap. The middle case is made from aluminum and has the line’s signature knurled treatment meant to reference ejection seat components. It also features an inner rotating bezel controlled by a second crown.

Price: $5,795

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Herschel x Birdwell Alexander Tote

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I’ve preached about the versatility of Herschel’s insulated Alexander Tote before. I even called it the best beach bag you can buy. Now, it’s gotten even better. This revamped version comes cut from Surfnyl, Birdwell’s proprietary nylon fabric (which they use for their boardshorts). It also features a luggage trolley strap, utility handles, a zippered internal pocket, and a classic camo liner.

Price: $100

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Lady White Co. Shell Jacket

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Lady White Co.’s made-in-LA Shell Jacket proves perfect for layering. It’s a light, top layer — free from pockets, cropped at the waist — and its French terry texture is soft to the touch. Finished with Japanese zippers, the brand recommends sizing up for a longer fit.

Price: $185

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Urwerk UR-100V P.02 Watch

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Independent watchmaker Urwerk has teamed up on a three-way collaboration with the watch collector group Collective Horology and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York. Urwerk’s UR-100 model features its signature wandering hours complication, and this version is meant to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Space Shuttle program with visual cues inspired by the Enterprise’s control panel. Only 20 examples will be produced.

Price: $62,500

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Jacques Tennis Short

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Jacques is a luxury performance wear brand started by former professional tennis player, Gregg Cohenca. Imagine the all-white outfits of the game’s top players and then perfect them with a sartorial touch. The simple Tennis Short is clearly born from that process. It’s cut from a blend of ultra-sleek materials, features four-way stretch and fits in a way we’d describe as “Italian grotto meets Grand Slam.”
Price: $175

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The Elder Statesman Blomerth Bloom Crew

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A part of The Elder Statesman’s pre-fall collection with cartoonist Brian Blomerth (aka @pupsintrouble), the Blomerth Bloom Crew is a heavyweight, 10o-percent cashmere knit with an all-over floral print. The color’s perfect for the dwindling days of summer, when the warm days give way to cooler nights.

Price: $1,980

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July 23, 2021 / Comments Off on 11 Style Releases and New Watches We’re Obsessed With This Week
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The Low-Top Sneaker Your Wardrobe Is Missing

Whether you’re headed back into the office or out for a night on the town, everyone wants to look good without sacrificing comfort. The Diego Low Top sneaker from Nisolo blends the two perfectly — it’s functional, comfortable and will be your new go-to this season. Made with waterproof leather and a durable Vibram rubber sole, these shoes can easily withstand a rainy commute without getting bogged down. Plus, with shock-absorbing cushioned and antimicrobial insoles, you will stay comfortable whether you are standing at your desk all day or biking around the city. If that’s not enough to convince you, every Nisolo purchase ensures a living wage to 100 percent of the people creating products in its factory so you can rest assured knowing these are responsibly made. With six stunning colorways available, you might find yourself picking up more than one.

Price: $150

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Upgrade Your Sport Coat Game with This Sale from Nordstrom Rack

After more than a year of dressing in athleisure, it might be time to give your wardrobe an upgrade — and there is no better time than now thanks to Nordstrom Rack. You can score deep discounts on a wide array of sport coats (they have suits and separates on sale as well) that will keep you looking sharp this wedding season. For a smart wool jacket with a subtle plaid pattern, check out the Canali Plaid Jersey Sport Coat. If you want to switch it up with something that can dress up or down, try this Billy Reid Rust Felted Sportcoat that delivers a polished and professional style. And if you’re in the market for a modern sport coat at a great price, look no further than Ted Baker’s Tucker Navy Wool Sport Coat. But even if none of those fit your style, there’s a wide selection of options at Nordstrom Rack with deals up to 85 percent off. Shop the 123 other sport coats at the link below.

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Only Watch 2021 welcomes Zenith’s Defy 21 Double Tourbillon Felipe Pantone Edition.

A few months ago, French automaker and subsidiary of Renault Group Alpine announced a special collaboration with renowned Argentinian-Spanish artist Felipe Pantone. A master of multiple mediums, his designs have a street/graffiti vibe to them. Therefore, Zenith unveils a one-off timepiece – the Defy 21 Double Tourbillon Felipe Pantone Edition.

This exclusive model is an entry for the Only Watch 2021 charity auction. This is a biennial event wherein the world’s distinguished watchmaking brands present their one-of-a-kind masterpiece. All of these then go under the hammer with a huge chunk of the proceeds funding research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

The Zenith Defy 21 Double Tourbillon Felipe Pantone Edition boasts a 46-mm sapphire case. It’s might not be the first or the only timepiece to flaunt one (see Hublot’s and Richard Mille’s previous outings), but the distinct style is enough to see bids skyrocket for this bad boy.

It seems the transparent dial is not enough as Zenith goes for a skeleton dial. Pantone’s artistic direction is visible all throughout as we see splashes of gradient metallic colors, patterns and more. Of course, the two tourbillons – one at 8 o’clock and another at 10 o’clock – heighten its allure.

Meanwhile, to see more of the El Primero 9020 self-winding movement in action, turn it over. The exhibition caseback shows the star-shaped rotor which continually tops up to power reserve, which is enough for 50 hours off your wrist.

Completing its profiles is a black silicone rubber strap with a titanium double-folding clasp closure system. Zenith notes that the Defy 21 Double Tourbillon Felipe Pantone Edition includes a special box. Moreover, inside is a signed artwork from the man himself.

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Which Sandals Should You Buy? Chaco or Teva?

If you’re in the market for a pair of summer-ready shoes, your go-to options are likely a pair of flip flops, classic white sneakers, loafers, or even a pair of mules. For many, the top of that list is a pair of sandals. The sandal kingdom has many subjects, but perhaps the most versatile is a pair of hiking sandals.

Sometimes called adventure sandals, these trail-ready summer shoes usually feature some kind of open-toe design with adjustable straps for the upper and barely anything else, save for a chunky sole that can take on the elements. They’re lightweight but durable, breathable and waterproof. Basically, they’re the perfect summer shoe.

Two of the most popular styles to date are Chaco’s Z/1 sandals and Teva’s Hurricane XLT2. They’re both weird, but, like, in a stylish way. And they’re often the two worth considering in the space that’s increasingly gotten more attention from the fashion world. More and more, people are flocking to Chaco and Teva, not for their trail prowess, but for their style. Socks and sandals makes no sense for a sandal that’s made to anticipate rivers and streams. They’re popular with the gorpcore aesthetic, hippie types and, of course, Japanese trendsetters, which has elicited a number of collaborations for both brands.

So now you’re here, pondering a potential purchase. But which one should you get? We compare the two, side by side.

Teva Hurricane XLT2

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Hurricane XLT2

Teva Zappos

$70.00

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Strap: These straps use recycled plastic yarns which are woven into a quick-drying webbing and secure using hook-and-loop closures (aka Velcro). They wrap around the ankle and span the side of the foot before attaching to another set of straps that go over the forefoot. A nice touch is the injection-molded pieces at the end of the straps which make them easy to grip and adjust the tension.

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Footbed: The footbed is smooth and not as grippy as the Chaco’s, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. And the contour of the footbed feels comfortable for someone like me who has flatter feet.

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Sole: The Hurricane’s outsole uses its trademarked Durabrasion Rubber, which offers mostly horizontal tread which grips well.

Chaco Z/1 Classic

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Z/1 Classic

Chaco Zappos

$95.00

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Strap: The strap is a polyester jacquard webbing that feels dense, but light. Interestingly, the strap is one single, continuous piece that wraps around the foot and is laced through the shoe’s midsole.

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Footbed: The footbed uses Chaco’s LUVSEAT technology which is a dense polyurethane foam that is firm and has more resiliency compared to the Tevas. It’s more contoured than Teva as well, making them great for people with normal to higher arches.

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Sole: The Z/1s use a rubber compound lug sole that feels pretty comparable to the Hurricanes in terms of grip. However, the tread, like the footbed is more contoured and follows the natural motion of the step.

Which One Should You Buy?

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Hurricane XLT2

Teva Zappos

$70.00

Teva’s are great if you’re looking for something lighter, overall. That goes for weight, silhouette and price. The EVA foam sheds some of the sandal’s weight and the less-pronounced footbed makes it more comfortable for those with normal or flatter arches — something worth considering if you’re actually taking these to task.

The price difference between Teva and Chaco is not insignificant, either. The Chacos cost 50 percent more than a pair of Tevas. So if you’re looking for something that has a (very) similar look the Chaco at a lower price point, these are for you.

Chaco

Z/1 Classic

Chaco Zappos

$95.00

If you’re looking for a sandal with some chunk and upgraded materials, step into the Chacos. The Z/1 Classics are a touch heftier and a step up in price compared to the Hurricane XLT2. The PU foam feels more substantial and if your feet have higher arches, you’ll like the support of the Chacos more. Though the strap adjustment is a little fiddly, the single, continuous webbing and wrap-around design feels more ergonomic. Plus, there are no annoying velcro straps.

The Z/1s also come in a wider range of color options, including customizable versions, over the Hurricanes. And it’s very worth mentioning that they come in wide widths, too. So if you’re looking for a pair to match your ‘fit and the fit of your feet more precisely, you might be better off with Chaco.

Chacos are also built for the long haul. The jump in price also means you get access to Chaco’s resole program. Yes, you can have your Chaco sandals resoled. Bet you thought it was just Goodyear-welted boots.

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July 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Which Sandals Should You Buy? Chaco or Teva?
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These Perfect Summer Pants Are on Sale

Whether you’re dressing up for a night on the town or just a casual BBQ at home, you can’t go wrong with a classic summer pant — and we found your new favorite. The Standard Chino from Alex Mill is functional, stylish and can easily be dressed up or down. Pair it with a leather Chelsea boot or slip-on Vans, it works equally well for both. Plus, Nordstrom Rack is currently running a sale on this very pant. You can get these chinos at a price you can’t beat (up to 79 percent off). They’re available in an army olive, navy and vintage khaki and can act as the foundation for virtually any style. If you’re in need of a few new additions to your wardrobe but these aren’t quite for you, make sure to check out all that Nordstrom Rack has to offer with 25 percent off clearance items now through 7/25.

Price: $~~110~~ $79

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July 22, 2021 / Comments Off on These Perfect Summer Pants Are on Sale
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10 Great Travel Backpacks for Your Next Trip

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Whether you’re globetrotting or planning a weekend getaway, the right bag can make all the difference. And while there are a lot of bags that claim universality, sometimes a bag with a singular focus proves more functional — a la a travel backpack.

Backpacks, as versatile as they are consistent, work well as the primary pack for short weekend trips or as an auxiliary load for longer flights. (They usually abide by airlines’ strict “personal item” size restrictions.) The options on our list vary from small, gadget- and laptop-friendly bags (with trolley slots) to bigger, cargo-centric styles with several compartments for all of your essentials and strapping designed to balance the bag’s weight.

Within all of these, compartments aplenty ease the travel experience. Some have slots for passports and phones; others have loops for keys or zippered pouches for foreign currency; all of them have isolated laptop compartments, and a few have trolley sleeves for sliding the bag over your suitcase’s handle. However, I’m not trying to one-size-fits-all the travel experience. Just as no trips are the same — and no two people prefer the identical itineraries in the same cities — bags are not either, and what works for one may not work for another. (“Who brings their laptop on vacation?” someone might wonder.) And although you may feel tempted to buy a backpack so bold, so brazen that it’ll be unmistakably yours, don’t — get something subtle, loaded with features and sans overt, ugly logos.

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Best Overall Travel Backpack

Tranzpack CNNCT Coated-Canvas Backpack

Once the supplier of bags for the US Army, Eastpak has since — evident by this bag — expanded into civilian gear. Their Tranzpack is made from coated-canvas, features padded shoulder straps and a book-like zipper design that lets the wearer pack it like a suitcase.

Best Upgrade Travel Backpack

Generation Slipstream Backpack

Troubadour

Troubadour turned the mundane middle school essential into a bonafide luxury bag. This option’s cut from lightweight and water-resistant Italian vegetable-tanned leather, and finished with gun metal zipper and even more leather accents. A trolley sleeve lets you secure the bag over a bigger suitcase’s telescopic handle and a separate laptop compartment and general storage area keeps everything organized and protected.

Best Affordable Travel Backpack

27L Pack

Although outdoor leaning, Roark’s 27L pack features travel-friendly features like an invisible passport sleeve, a mesh accessories pocket, a sunglasses pouch, padded laptop storage and an accessible rolltop closure.

Router Transit Backpack

The North Face

The Transit model is The North Face’s biggest backpack. Clocking in at 41L, there’s room for a laptop, tablet and several more gadgets, plus the rest of the stuff you’d usually pack: a change of clothes, a book, headphones and a water bottle. Plus, a few of the pockets are fleece-lined for added protection.

The Backpack

Away doesn’t just make suitcases. They know the easiest way around an airport is a wheeled suitcase in one hand with a backpack draped down its handle. As such, they’ve constructed the latter from water-resistant nylon outfitted with pockets for a laptop, tickets and a passport, a large center compartment for clothes and other bulky items and an expandable side pocket for a water bottle or umbrella. Best of all, it comes in four colors that match well with the Away suitcase you already own.

Cordura Ripstop Backback

This bag’s cordura ripstop construction renders it durable and weather resistant. Plus, it’s comfortable, too. Padded shoulder straps lessen the load; pockets divvy up the weight; pouches organize your essentials; a buckled front strap secures it across your chest.

Webbing-Trimmed Econyl Backpack

Indispensable

Japan brand Indispensable makes an array of bags that are, well, as the name suggests, indispensable. (Sorry.) This one’s cut from Econyl, a material derived from marine and landfill waste. It’s water- and scuff-resistant and features pockets all over.

Journeyman Leather-Trimmed Canvas Twill Backpack

This bag showcases Filson’s range. Unlike the one that appeared earlier on this list, most of the storage compartments are internalized, offering security and a clean, sleek aesthetic. It’s constructed from the brand’s oil-finished Tin Cloth and lined with soft canvas. There’s a separated laptop sleeve, several more pockets, and a few pouches for smaller personal items.

Tech Backpack

Herschel’s Tech Backpack emphasizes storage solutions for the gear-savvy. Hidden and overt pockets aplenty make room for a laptop, tablet, earbuds, headphones, chargers, cameras, phones, and, for the international traveler, a passport.

Leather Backpack

Anson Calder

The grail. The I-just-spent-a-flight-ticket-on-this-bag pick. Anson Calder’s sleek, rectangular backpack cut from French calfskin allows for customization, courtesy of the brand’s in-house cases, sleeves and pouches, which can be attached to internal or external loops. Plus, there’s a padded rear laptop sleeve inside to separate your most valuable cargo.

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Meet Mexican Streetwear Brand Hermanos Koumori

A collection inspired by a Mexican novelist’s fictional airline; another that asks, “What was running like in ancient times?”; a collaborative hat with New Era that references the fabled “rally cap,” better known as a baseball cap turned inside out, or, for teams that turn to them when down in the final inning, a distress signal and a stab at shifting the game’s momentum.

These varying sources of inspiration act as throughlines for Mexico City-based streetwear brand Hermanos Koumori‘s collections. Whether it’s T-shirts and five panel hats adorned with the Aerolineas Populares logo or pullovers emblazoned with symbolic texts, the label’s founders like to lure buyers in with robust editorial campaigns centered around their chosen theme. On the surface level, they’re a company dedicated to delivering quality apparel and accessories, but for founders Alejandro Sandler and Alex Leon, Koumori means much more.

Hermanos Koumori

“If we just look at it from the outside, Hermanos Koumori is a contemporary streetwear brand based in Mexico City, but for us it is much more than that,” Leon says. “We see it as a studio that has the versatility to move through different areas like art, objects, literature and graphic design to name a few. We are passionate about stories and narratives, that is why for each one of our collections we create a fictional universe that helps us with the inspiration behind them.”

“At the beginning, we used stories in a very literal way to convey our storytelling. We made the merchandise of the institutions and their uniforms, which was really fun because people got really confused not knowing if these institutions/stories really happened or not,” Leon continues. “Today we use them more as a thread that helps us with the creative process, having something to talk about and that the collection as a whole makes sense, being surrounded by artist friends makes us question our actions more and not be so literal.”

Hermanos Koumori

The pair’s passions range from literature and running to modernist movements — specifically The Neo Prehispanic Movement — and championing the artists they surround themselves with. Far more than mere reference points, these interests become integral to every release, threads to be tied together as the brand grows. However, it’ll remain rooted in their home city, its co-founders explain. And they’re proud to be a brand built on introducing the fruits of their home country — streetwear brands included — to the rest of the world. It helps that their ripstop El Capitán Blazer and matching El Capitán bottoms are, in tandem, one of the most interesting reinterpretations of the suit released this year.

We want to be a brand that represents this city and country.

“Without a doubt, Mexico City is a big influence in the project. Living in this monster of a city is wonderful. Its architecture, music and art nurtures us as persons constantly and obviously the project… The city has too much to offer; they say it’s the city with the most museums in the world. We have great restaurants and also something is always happening: events, art shows, concerts, new openings of restaurants and venues,” Sandler says. “We love it here and feel really inspired by the people here. We feel like it is about time for everyone to realize how great it is here, and day by day we see more and more tourists coming here and really having the time of their lives. We want to be a brand that represents this city and country, so we always try to give a great first impression.”

Hermanos Koumori PRH Hoodie

Hermanos Koumori

PRH Hoodie

Hermanos Koumori Hermanos Koumori

$85.00

Hermanos Koumori El Capitán Blazer

Hermanos Koumori

El Capitan Blazer

Hermanos Koumori Hermanos Koumori

$240.00

Hermanos Koumori El Capitán Pants

Hermanos Koumori

El Capitan Pants

Hermanos Koumori Hermanos Koumori

$190.00

Hermanos Koumori El Museo Vest

Hermanos Koumori

El Museo Vest

Hermanos Koumori Hermanos Koumori

$70.00

Hermanos Koumori El Boleto T-Shirt

Hermanos Koumori

El Boleto T-Shirt

Hermanos Koumori Hermanos Koumori

$48.00

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This Leather Boot Is a True Work of Art

The Rome Boot by TAFT is more like a work of art than your typical leather boot. Each boot is made by artisans in Spain, who use four different coats of paint to obtain the rich finish in the leather upper — one look at this boot and you can tell the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. It’s no wonder why the Rome is one of TAFT’s most popular boot styles. Whether you want to pair it with your favorite blue suit, or jeans and a tee on the weekend, this versatile boot excels in both formal and casual settings. But style is nothing without comfort. The leather sole has rubber inserts that make the Rome nice and comfortable whether you’re on the dancefloor or walking around the city. Give your wardrobe an upgrade with this boot that will last season after season.

Price: $275

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The 12 Best Style & Grooming Products of Summer 2021

This story is part of the 2021 Summer Gear Awards. To see the full list of winners, click here.

We’ve seen a lot of gear — and tested a good percentage of it. Think of the Summer Gear Awards as the upper echelon of GP-approved products. In the style and grooming category we have, as you might guess, garments, accessories and all kinds of hair and skin stuff. From the top T-shirt and sunscreen to the superior slides and the best beater watch, it all lies below.

Los Angeles Apparel 6.5oz T-Shirt

Made in Los Angeles, this shirt has a 6.5-ounce American-cotton fabric that is garment-dyed with natural enzymes — that means it’ll feel broken-in from the first wear. It features a generous fit and high neck line.

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Birkenstock Arizona

These classic sandals have a foam-topped cork footbed that molds to the wearer’s foot. Two adjustable straps guarantee a secure fit appropriate for all-day wear.

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Alex Mill Pull on Button Fly Short

Unstructured shorts aren’t it! Yes, they’re comfortable — ah, basketball shorts — but they pair well with very few tops. As such, opt for something sturdier, like Alex Mill’s Pull on Button Fly Shorts. They’re made from 97-percent cotton and 3-percent spandex (for some stretch) and feature five pockets — two big ones on the front, two on the back and an extra snap closure on just below.

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Birdwell Beach Britches 311 Board Shorts

These iconic board shorts feature Birdwell’s tough double-layered SurfNyl nylon fabric. They come with a button fly, adjustable nylon drawstring waist, snap back pocket with a key loop and top-notch triple-stitch construction throughout. After wearing for many seasons, these only get better.

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Flint and Tinder Lightweight Stretch Chinos

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Made for warm-weather wear with a comfortable dose of stretch tossed in, these come in four classic colors and are cut in a perfectly tapered silhouette. Oh, and they’re made in the U.S. for just under a hundred bucks.

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Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 PA+++

A lightweight lotion (deserving of the term ‘serum’, for that fact), this face sunscreen makes an invisible, breathable shield over top of your moisturizer. It won’t clog your pores, or feel like a big greasy film over top the skin. It’s topped-up with Vitamins E and B5, which together prevent inflammation, soften skin, and keep it hydrated. Don’t mistake this one for a moisturizer per se, though it’s my favorite hydrating SPF for a midday sunny-weather refresh since it packs both nourishing and defensive ingredients.

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Onia Shaun Polo

Made from a breezy linen knit, this buttonless shirt embodies casual cool. The design features a relaxed open placket and side slits.

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Oliver Spencer Linen and Cotton-Blend Trousers

These mid-weight linen-cotton blend trousers are brand new from British designer Oliver Spencer’s eponymous label. They fit in a relaxed way, with room in the crotch and calves but no synthetic stretch. There’s an internal drawstring that eliminates the need for a bulky belt, stash pockets on the front and two buttoned flap pockets on the back. Best of all, they’ve been dyed a rich, deep designer blue hue dubbed Linton Ink Blue.

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Filson Medium Rugged Twill Duffle Bag

Made in the USA, this small duffle from Filson is made from rugged canvas, includes bridle leather straps and features brass hardware. Its two-pocket interior is unlined.

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Timex Q Reissue 38mm

There’s no going wrong with Timex’s diver-inspired Q Reissue, an upgrade upon a 1979 classic. The case width is 38 mm; it’s attached to a woven stainless steel bracelet; and the bezel rotates.

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Vans Classics Slip-On

Vans’ Classic Slip-On is casual California style at its finest. They come in an array of cool colors, but Drizzle, as this hue’s been dubbed, is subtle without being drab. Plus, the canvas is ultra-durable.

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L.L. Bean Boat and Tote

When you buy one of L.L. Bean’s Boat and Totes, be prepared to own it forever. Cut from heavy-duty 24 oz cotton canvas, it stands up on its own, and to whatever you put inside it. (Its handles are proven to support up to 500 pounds.)

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The Best Camp Collar Shirts for Every Occasion

By now you’ve probably seen one of these shirts on someone else — stylish gents of yesteryear, celebrities walking red carpets, and actors in TV series or movies. What we call them remains unclear, though. Whether Cuban, camp, revere, lounge or spread, all of these mean the same thing: a short-sleeve button-up shirt with a collar that lays flat against your chest, creating an open “V” and mini lapels.

They’re a breezy, summer essential; perfect for trips to sunnier spots around the world. But they work well in other settings, too. In fact, from the time warm weather arrive until it fades into fall, there may not be a more versatile top. Available in a variety of materials, crops, and colors, and with or without graphics or patterning, there’s surely one that catches your eye. And don’t avoid them because you’re shy about showing off your chest. These look vastly different than V-neck T-shirts do.

The style doesn’t derive from V-neck T-shirts either. We lead with Cuban (instead of camp, revere, lounge or spread) as an homage to the style’s origins — at least here in the US. Originally known as a Guayabera — there’s one on this list, by the way — the shirt shifted names as Cuban immigrants moved stateside from the mid-1950s on. (James Bond donned a pink one in the 1965’s Thunderball.) There’s evidence of spread collar rayon shirts as early as the 1930s, but those were wider, most commonly long-sleeved and, at the time, deemed sportswear — a descriptor for most things men weren’t supposed to wear to work.

Modern renditions, I’d argue, don’t reference the spearpoint collar styles of the 1930’s or 1940’s but rather the short, more compact collars seen on Guayaberas. Some iterations have even smaller collars, a drastic departure from US-born “sport shirts.”

As far as fit goes, I’d lobby for buying true to your usual size. If Hedi Slimane — the enigmatic designer behind collections by Dior Homme, YSL, and Celine — were styling you, he’d probably size the shirt up and pair it with skinnier pants. Whether you trust me or him doesn’t matter. How you wear it is truly up to you. The oversized look works — back then neither Guayaberas nor “sport shirts” were made-to-measure — and leaves a bit more room for air. But most are breathable as is, especially if they’re constructed from linen, cotton or rayon.

My final word of advice? Don’t go running for a shirt adorned with a loud Hawaiian print. Let retirees revel in their bliss, college students in their inexperience, and get an option from this list instead. Anywhere you’d wear your Hawaiian shirt, you can wear one of these.

Camp-Collar Printed Woven Shirt

Neighborhood

Neighborhood’s 100-percent rayon rendition references bowling shirts, mixing cream colors and a mirrored script logo on the chest.

Poplin Summer Shirt

Universal Works

Four pockets cover the front of Universal Works’ made-in-Portugal, 100-percent Poplin shirt.

Short-Sleeve Camp-Collar Harbor Shirt

The shirt itself is simple, but two button closure pockets add interest.

Irish Linen Camp Collar Short Sleeve Shirt

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder constructs this shirt from fabric made by Ireland’s Baird McNutt, a company that’s been in the linen business for over 100 years.

Autonomous Lightning Fist Vacation Shirt

Edwin’s… Autonomous Lightning Fist shirt features embroidered Japanese text, a tiny fist and bolts of lightning atop soft blue and white Chambray.

Camp-Collar Linen Shirt

De Bonne Facture

Another day, another linen shirt. All kidding aside, you can’t go wrong with this combination: camp collars and comfortable linen fabric.

The Tonga Linen Shirt

Dandy Del Mar

The ultimate getaway garb. Dandy Del Mar’s Tonga Linen shirt in the Alhambra Check comes with Pearl buttons and pre-distressed texture.

Camp-Collar Embroidered Cotton-Poplin Shirt

Portugese Flannel

Camp-Collar shirts are leisure-leaning as is. Adding a tropical pattern — like these palm trees — emphasizes the aura.

Metallic Stripe Camp Collar Shirt

Gitman Vintage

Although the Gitman family has been manufacturing shirts since the early 20th century, the Gitman Vintage sub-label launched in 2009. And they’ve been cranking out hits — like this option here — since.

Breeze Cotton Linen Camp Shirt

Buck Mason

A-ha! Got ya. There are in fact long-sleeve camp-collar shirts. Buck Mason’s is made from a cotton-linen blend in a color way they call Taupe/Prairie Stripe.

Psychedelic Check Shirt

Don’t stare at it for too long. Stüssy’s shirt isn’t an optical illusion but it feels like one. Wear it on your next trip. (Get it?)

Linen-Blend Camp-Collar Shirt

Abercrombie

Just because there are crazy patterned iterations out there doesn’t mean you need one, too. Get something simple if that’s what you’re into. Try Abercrombie’s linen-blend option. It comes in several colors and at a fraction of the cost of others on this list.

Rainbow Vacation Shirt

Portugese Flannel

Portugese Flannel’s Rainbow Vacation shirt features a dozen rainbows in varying shades of yellow, orange and red. It’s the sunset reimagined as ready-to-wear.

Guayabera Shirt

Pedro and Tailor

Here’s the Guayabera. I told you there’d be one on this list. There are four button closure pockets, a collar with two tiny lapels and price that won’t wound your wallet.

Jacquard-Striped Linen-Chambray Shirt

India-born label Harago blends ancient craftsmanship with new silhouettes. This one’s certainly more ’50s-leaning than others, but dropped shoulders, flap pockets and oversized stripes center it in today’s style landscape.

Alternate Cuban-Collar Organic Cotton-Blend Shirt

Again, I told you it’s OK to seek out simpler, patternless tops. Albam’s fits the bill, but goes beyond, too. It’s made from certified organic cotton that uses significantly less resources during the course of its production.

Patchwork Check Road Shirt

Universal Works

There are lots of luxury labels making a killing off repurposing old quilts and other patchwork. Universal Works’ version might be the “value brand” attempt at the look, but it’s still a damn good garment nonetheless. Cut from 100-percent cotton, it’s green, brown, tan, sand and pink.

Leopard Print Vacation Shirt

Here’s an over-the-top option from a brand other than YSL or AllSaints, who also make animal print camp-collar shirts. Other’s choice of pattern is more pronounced, making it less animal skin and more graphic.

Solid Selvage Short Sleeve Shirt

Marine Layer

Slub yarn fabric gives this Marine Layer shirt a vintage look, and a locker loop and front pocket give it a casual feel.

Short Sleeve Tour Shirt

Stan Ray — the same company making those popular painter pants — turned out this Tour Shirt, a black cuban collar top with a pattern that fuses peace signs and cartoon flowers.

Bandana Vacation Shirt

Sure, the Paisley bandana print on this Flagstuff shirt is cool, but look closer. At the bottom, the words “UP TO NO GOOD” are screen-printed on.

Poppy Shirt

Stüssy seems keen on tricking your eyes with every one of its shirts. This one makes it seem like the flowers are fleeting, growing smaller as they creep up toward the neck. (Upon further inspection, they are.)

Camp Shirt

Allbirds, the same company responsible for the simple wool running shoes you see everywhere, also makes apparel. Their Camp Shirt is cut from a blend of hemp, tencel and spandex, rendering it breathable and soft to the touch.

Camp-Collar Printed Cotton Shirt

Here’s a shirt with not just one pattern but two! Mr P. mixes flowers and stripes for its camp-collar shirt, which was silk-screen printed by Ratti in the Italian province of Como.

Stripe Chambray Camp Shirt

Hamilton Shirt Co.

Hand-cut and -sewn in Houston, Texas, Hamilton Shirt Co.’s simple striped Chambray shirt comes cropped with a straight hem.

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Celebrate the premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy with Nike’s LeBron 8 Space Jam

After close to 25 years since Michael Jordan starred alongside the Looney Tunes crew in Space Jam, the sequel is finally here. This time, instead of the so-called “GOAT” (greatest of all time), we have Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James in the lead. Nike commemorates the premiere of the movie with an exclusive capsule. Among these is the LeBron 8 Space Jam basketball shoes.

The colorway of these kicks is predominantly black but also sports accents in various colors. A dark upper uses nubuck and patent leather with a mix of synthetic materials. Given that it’s a tie-in with Space Jam: A New Legacy, there are elements themed around the film.

Two overlays feature a glossy black finish with an iridescent effect at certain angles. These boast orange outlines along with the Nike Swoosh logo wrapping from the lateral side of the quarter. The brand emblem in black can be found on the medial section of the toe box.

Another set of overlays on the midfoot and heel of the LeBron 8 Space Jam come with a printed graphics of circuitry. If you stare at the patterns closely, there are silhouettes of a basketball and other characters. The Flywire branding is then printed on the medial overlays.

Embossed images of Lebron James and Bugs Bunny about to slam it home are on the heel counters as well. Two pairs of eyestays one in yellow and another in orange add contrast to the black laces. The mesh tongue ends with the “Tune Squad” badge

Nike’s $200 LeBron 8 Space Jam sits on court-ready Max Air 360 unit for the midsole and a glow-in-the-dark outsole. As for Space Jam: A New Legacy, critics are calling it a flop as of this writing. Perhaps merchandise sales will paint a different story.

Discover more of the collection here

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Our Guide to the Beach: What to Wear and Pack in Your Bag

Ah, summer: the time of year for sweating through your shirt, slathering yourself in sunscreen, and struggling to eat melting ice cream, all in the grandeur of the great outdoors. For coastal folks, trips to the beach are the season’s punctuation marks; respite from the race of everyday life.

But days on the beach require at least a little bit of planning. Some places require beach tags — essentially tickets — even for one-day visits. Others have slim windows you’re allowed to swim within. However, there’s another task you shan’t forget: packing a beach bag. What goes within is up to you, but remember: it’ll be your lifeline, where you turn to when the sun’s becoming too hot, whenever you need to change out of wet shorts.

Below, you’ll find guides for all of your beach bag essentials. Whether you’re dressed in your swim trunks, t-shirt and hat as you head down or you change upon arrival, there’s apparel, accessories, skincare products and more to shop — plus the bags to put them all in. Pack wisely.

What to Carry

The Best Tote Bags to Take to the Beach

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All the best beach-ready totes from simple canvas classics to feature-packed carryalls.

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What to Wear

The Best Swim Trunks for Summer Aren’t Just for Swimming

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Easy-wearing, nondescript and tough as nails, today’s best swim trunks can go from the beach to the bar — and everywhere in-between.

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14 Slides to Wear This Summer

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More than a dozen sandals selected by us and sorted by price.

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12 Great Board Shorts to Buy Now

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From Outerknown, Patagonia, Birdwell and more.

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The 15 Best Basic T-Shirts You Can Buy

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The best plain t-shirts you can buy, from the multi-packs to the one-off grails.

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What to Bring

The Best Cheap Sunglasses You Can Afford to Lose

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Don’t stress if yours disappear into the sand.

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The 10 Best Baseball Caps to Wear This Summer

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A bunch of options you can wear beyond the ballpark.

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12 Great Bucket Hats to Wear This Season

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Whether it’s in a classic cotton twill, an indigo iteration or rip-resistant nylon, a bucket hat is a great way to top off a fit.

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The Best Sunscreen for Every Need

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Our guide to sunscreens — the terms to know, types and tons more.

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The Best Sunscreen Spray for Everyday Protection

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Sprayable sunscreens are easier to apply but still safeguard your skin against the sun’s harmful rays.

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The Best Mineral Sunscreens

Gear Patrol

A mineral sunscreen sits atop your skin and reflects harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Back Home?

The Best Aloe Vera Gels, Lotions and Sprays for Sunburn

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Beyond aloe swiped straight from the plant, these products promise the fastest relief.

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The Best Swimmer Shampoos

Aveda

These clarifying shampoos remove chlorine, salt and other swim-related residues.

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Rhythm Exports Australian Surf-Inspired Essentials at Affordable Prices

Surely for New Yorkers there’s at least one home-grown surf/swim brand that comes to mind. (Hint: Pilgrim and Saturdays.) For those in coastal California, perhaps that’s Outerknown or Mollusk. For surfers in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast of Australia, Rhythm rings a bell — but the nearly 20-year-old brand is much more than a boardshort shop on the beach.

Since its inception in 2003 by Jamal Gray and prolific shaper/surfer Neal Purchase Jr., Rhythm has expanded into over 500 retail locations in Australia, the U.S., Canada and Europe, opened two brick-and-mortars of their own in Broad Beach and Burleigh Heads, and enlisted a roster of surfers, longboarders, musicians and more as “advocates” for the brand. This list alone is impressive. But more so has been Rhythm’s consistent quality, eye for what’s in, and commitment to bettering their manufacturing processes.

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Rhythm’s sustainability pledge includes plans for “expanding the use of Econyl and Repreve in our Swimwear collections, moving towards using organic cotton or natural fibres for all of our t-shirts, and using recycled polyester for our Beach Shorts and Trunks.”

But all of these endeavors aren’t coming at the cost of the consumer – or the quality of the products on offer. (People seem to have this preconceived notion that conscious clothing can’t possibly be as good. News flash: it usually is!) Rhythm balances aesthetics and affordability, resulting in clothes consumers want to wear at prices they can understand. Instead of $150+ sweatshirts and shirts, Rhythm’s run for around $70; T-shirts go for between $27 and $36; shorts exactly $50; polos (long- or short-sleeve) either $40 or $50.

Beyond their Beach Shorts (35-percent recycled polyester, 38-percent polyester, 21-percent cotton, 6-percent spandex), which can be worn in our out of water, few of their core products are made from materials other than 100-percent cotton. (There is the occasional cotton terry or linen-cotton blend, however.) Their Linen Jam shorts are popular, sit at just the right spot on your thigh, and wear better as they’re broken in. Other items seem like they’ve been through it even before the first wear. But, that’s part of the look: sun-faded, sand- and salt-blasted.

Rhythm.

Rhythm’s successes, though, aren’t simply a result of consumers in landlocked locales copying surf styles. They’re the result of the company’s dedication to surf, surfers and the industry’s subsidiaries: music, craft and alternative culture.

“In a time when heritage is dreamt up in marketing think tanks, and rich guys fabricate brands to milk the teat of a sudden detour of surf culture, it’s refreshing that a gaggle of gents from the Gold Coast are carving out a little slice of the surf retail pie for themselves. Authenticity still, thankfully, is the last of the ingredients of success that can’t be backdated,” surf oracle Stab Magazine wrote about Rhythm back in 2016.

And now, in 2021, there’s no sign of the brand “selling out.” In fact, those behind it are hitting their stride (again), and every collection has standout pieces aplenty. And although the company’s surf clips have more snippets dedicated to showing off new releases — watch their newest one, Dune Dogs, here — the bulk of each remains dedicated to surfers dueling daunting waves.

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Rhythm Cord Jam

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Cord Jam

Rhythm huckberry.com

$58.00

Rhythm Vintage Terry Tee

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Vintage Terry Tee

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$40.00

Rhythm Vintage Terry Long-Sleeve Polo

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Vintage Terry Long-Sleeve Polo

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$50.00

Rhythm Supply Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

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Supply Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Rhythm huckberry.com

$40.00

Rhythm Side Stripe Trunk

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Side Stripe Trunk

Rhythm huckberry.com

$60.00

Rhythm Madrid Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

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Madrid Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

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$40.00

Rhythm Vintage Terry Polo

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Vintage Terry Polo

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$40.00

Rhythm Kota Beachshort

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Kota Beachshort

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$60.00

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The Decorations on Your Glasses Actually Do Serve a Purpose

Eyeglasses, as we know them today, are an 18th-century invention. A Brit named Edward Scarlett conceptualized what he called “temple glasses,” a pair of lenses posed together with wiring and attached to metal arms that’d wrap around the ear. He wasn’t the first, The College of Optometrists argue. Factually speaking, he may have simply been the first with an advertising budget. Who knows?

By the mid-20th century, eyeglass manufacturers had shifted from using metals and cellulose nitrate to cellulose acetate. The wood pulp-derived material proved stabler than cellulose nitrate and more stylish than bare metals. But the transition required a little manufacturing magic. The introduction of hinges didn’t happen during the 2oth century — Scarlett’s frames were foldable, too — but acetate frames required new, visible hardware to hold everything in place.

And now we arrived back where we started: getting to the bottom of what the dots, leaves, arrows, bars, and beyond on the front of your frames really do. To be (mechanically? linguistically?) correct, they’re rivets — or a decorative design meant to be an anchor (or simply a cover) for rivets on the other side. As for why they aren’t all the same? Depending on your glasses’ given hinge type — tenon, spring, hidden or hingeless — there may be different rivets.

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For anyone with a bit of mechanical know-how, this could be common sense. However, most acetate or full-frame glasses, which are the type that require front-facing rivets, are put together using tenon hinges. These stack together — the stacking parts are called charniers — and get secured using a vertical screw. Rivets are then driven into the frame following the tenons’ formation.

Rivets are clustered in sets of two or three, meaning eight or 12 in total. There are a set on either side of the frame when you’re looking at them straight on and sets on both arms, by the temples. Some come barred together, hence why you’ll see a rectangular plate out front instead of disconnected dots. Others use the tradition as a form of decoration. Their frames don’t need rivets at all, but their presence implies a polished finish — and quality craftsmanship — even if they’re the cheapest pair you could find. There’s something put-together about acetate frames with pronounced rivets. And ones with “signatures” — the palm leaves on Garrett Leight’s Naples frame, the diamonds on Moscot’s Lemtosh frame — offer a way of signaling you’re wearing frames from a favorable brand. Shop pairs by a few below.

Moscot Lemtosh

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Lemtosh

Moscot moscot.com

$290.00

Warby Parker Winston

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Winston

Warby Parker warbyparker.com

$95.00

Jacques Marie Mage Fellini

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Fellini

Jacques Marie Mage jacquesmariemage.com

$650.00

Oliver Peoples Cary Grant 2

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Cary Grant 2 Round-Frame Acetate Glasses

Oliver Peoples mrporter.com

$420.00

Garrett Leight Naples

Garrett Leight

Naples

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Fossil Space Jam: A New Legacy Capsule Watch Collection

The upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy movie is getting its own line of themed watches that will have fans of the original movie pining. Fossil teamed up with Warner Bros. to create timepieces in…

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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

In the men’s grooming guidebook, if there is such a thing, one section’s inscription surely polarizes more than others — especially, say, washing your face or applying sunscreen, which are common sense parts of a proper hygiene routine. I’m talking about washing your hair; giving it the classic one-two punch: shampoo and conditioner.

Experts, officially so and self-proclaimed alike, are divided on how many days a week you should be washing your do. The hair-obsessed have come up with their own guidelines, too. With some washing their hair every morning and night and others skipping shampoo during every shower, subscribing to one tried and true rule seems impossible. And online resources aplenty muddy the most manageable bit of advice everyone and their mother seems afraid to mention: how often you wash your hair truly depends on too many criteria to say there’s a single universal solution. There are, however, loose guidelines for most hair types and some scalp conditions.

If you have fine-textured hair shampoo daily.

If you have medium-textured hair, shampoo daily to every other day.

If you have coarser hair or curly hair textures, leave no more than 3 days between shampoos.

(Want to know which hair type you have? Put a single strand between two fingers. Is it there but you can’t exactly feel it? That’s thin. There and you can feel it? Medium. There and pronounced? Thick. Yes, this is an abbreviated test but you get the gist. Settling on wavy, curly or straight is a bit simpler.)

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Anabel Kingsley, consultant trichologist at Philip Kingsley, is well aware of this seemingly endless debate. (A trichologist, for those that don’t know, specializes in the care and upkeep of human hair and the scalp.) She also points out that those engaging in it should shift their focus from “hair washing” to “scalp cleaning,” which she says is the primary goal when putting your hair under the showerhead.

Shocking, right? Maybe not if you have a master’s in men’s grooming. But, for other guys, myself included, this is all useful information. And there’s plenty of it. Kingsley offers answers to all of your pressing questions below.

The Expert’s Advice

Wait a second. Shampoos aren’t focused on hair?

“The aim of the game when you shampoo is to clean your scalp, which is a living tissue. Any suds that run down through your strands will be enough to cleanse them. Shampoo cleanses the scalp removing dust, dirt, sebum and sweat. Conditioner is then used to moisturize the hair, smoothing the cuticle.”

How often should you shampoo?

“Your scalp is your hair’s support system. Frequent shampooing keeps your scalp clean and healthy – which is really important to the health of your hair. I recommend people with fine-textured hair shampoo daily. This is because people with finer hair have more oil glands on their scalp, and their hair, therefore, becomes greasy faster. If you have medium-textured hair, try to shampoo daily to every other day. Ideally coarser and curly hair textures should leave no more than 3 days between shampoos.

“However, it also depends on what you do to your hair after you wash it. If you have to heat style every time you shampoo, the damage from styling may outweigh the good of cleansing. It’s about finding a balance.”

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Can you shampoo too often?

“Shampoos are formulated to effectively cleanse the scalp. That’s their intended purpose. So if it isn’t doing its job, it either isn’t a well-formulated shampoo or is not correct for your hair texture.

“All shampoo that has been formulated correctly for your hair texture should be gentle enough for intended daily use. If it is stripping then it is either not well formulated or incorrect for your hair texture.”

What about the “no poo” method?

Context: There’s an entire subset of the hair-wearing population that believes modern shampoos are doing more damage than they are good. Kingsley and I don’t necessarily agree with a 360-degree ban on hair cleaning products, but there is validity to avoiding certain chemical compounds in the most common shampoos. (See: SLES, SLS, parabens, sodium chloride, alcohols, and a whole list of others.) It’s not that shampoos are inherently bad, but rather not gentle enough.

“If you don’t cleanse your scalp frequently excess oils, dirt, pollution and dead skin cells are allowed to build up. This can result in pores on your scalp becoming clogged and can lead to the formation of pimples. An accumulation of dead skin cells can also cause itching and irritation and visible flakes, while excess levels of oils on your scalp can throw off your scalp’s microbiome.”

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Should you wash with hot or cold water?

“Use warm water when rinsing. Cold rinses may be invigorating, but they do not make your hair shinier. Nor do they close the hair cuticle; conditioner does this. Cold water constricts the blood capillaries in your scalp, which carry vital hair-growth nutrients to each follicle, so it can have a negative impact on your hair.”

What should people with dry scalps do?

“A true dry scalp is actually very rare and is more often than not, dandruff. Dandruff occurs when the microbiome of their scalp becomes imbalanced. Yeasts naturally live on our scalps, and usually do not cause any problems. However, when a certain species of yeast called the Malassezia yeasts overgrow, this can cause skin cells to divide too rapidly – leading to tell-tale flakes and itching. Malassezia yeasts thrive in an oily environment, and so are likely to overgrow if you shampoo infrequently or have a naturally oily scalp.”

Should you wash product out every time you use it?

“Product can also build up on the hair and often shampooing alone is not enough to cut through and reveal the hair natural radiance and shine. [Vitamin C] dissolves away impurities on and below the surface of the hair’s cuticle for cleaner, more weightless hair.”

Shelve your usual shampoo. Get a gentler one.

Philip Kingsley

No Scent No Colour Gentle Shampoo

Philip Kingsley Philip Kingsley

$31.00

Ulta

Daily Shampoo

American Crew Ulta

$27.00

Kiehl’s

Grooming Solutions Nourishing Shampoo + Conditioner

Kiehl’s Kiehl’s

$32.00

Malin + Goetz

Gentle Hydrating Shampoo

Malin + Goetz Malin + Goetz

$26.00

Colorless Gentle Purifying Shampoo

Horace Mr Porter

$14.00

Prose

Custom Shampoo

Prose Prose

$25.00

Nordstrom

Gentle Shampoo

Acqua di Parma Nordstrom

$55.00

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Short-Sleeve Collared Shirts to Wear This Summer

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For the majority of the year, the long-sleeve shirt is an infallible menswear staple never to be discarded. But when summer arrives, carrying with it warm breezes (and humidity), therein lies an opportunity to shed sleeves and embrace more seasonally appropriate threads. Presentable without losing a casual edge, the short-sleeve collared shirt looks great on top of shorts at the beach, or layered beneath a lightweight blazer at the office — if you’re headed there.

Simply put, short-sleeve collared shirts are a versatile cornerstone of a complete wardrobe. Sure, rolling your sleeves works — we’ve proved it! — but being seasonally appropriate means breaking free from excess fabric. There’s no sense in suffering through scorching days in shirts intended for another season entirely. And perhaps you can’t jump all the way to the other end of the spectrum, where camp-collar shirts reside. Those have spread collars, fit in a more relaxed way, and probably have split hems. Stow those away for your next trip — or weekend date night to a dark bar.

Needless to say, short-sleeve collared shirts are shape-shifters. Casual when unbuttoned and paired with shorts and office-appropriate atop chinos and loafers. Stock up on a few different kinds, and let the day’s duties guide how you wear them.

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Best Overall Short-Sleeve Collared Shirt

Striped Short-Sleeve Shirt

Polo Ralph Lauren

See that little logo? Polo! But this recommendation isn’t rooted in flaunting a brand name. This Indigo blue button-down is well-fitting, texturally interesting and built to last. Plus, the tonal logo isn’t even that noticeable.

Best Upgrade Short-Sleeve Collared Shirt

Another Shirt 2.0

Another Aspect x Gramparents

Born from a collaboration between clothier Another Aspect and elderly style-spotting page Gramparents, the Another Shirt 2.0 is a short-sleeve shirt cut from a cotton-linen blend, with a straight hem, horn buttons and a flared collar for added effect.

Best Affordable Short-Sleeve Collared Shirt

Short-Sleeve Broken-In Organic Cotton Oxford Shirt

It’s hard to beat J. Crew’s Broken-In Oxford at this price. Sub-$60 shirts usually lose their shape, wrinkle easily, and drape weirdly after a few wears. However, this option’s more durable and definitely subtle. It’s a classic.

Blue Oxford Osvald Short Sleeve Shirt

Norse Projects

This pale blue shirt’s the right mix of accountant and old-school-cool. White hardware and a shirttail hem make it, arguably, the most formal on this list but there are certainly ways to dress it down.

Classic Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt

Ah, linen. Rhythm’s classic Short-Sleeve Shirt doubles down on breathability by constructing the top from a linen-dominant blended fabric.

Samuel Linen Chambray Shirt

Everyone needs a chambray shirt. Onia’s Samuel Shirt is an approachable iteration cut from linen-chambray with split sides at the bottom and a semi-structured collar up top.

Seersucker Short-Sleeve Buttondown

Flint and Tinder

Although I’d argue seersucker gets a bad rap, Flint and Tinder’s attempt could sway even the most adverse. It’s reshaped to fit in a more modern way, features contrasting buttons, and comes with a back pleat for improved mobility.

Midnight Blue Malibu Linen Shirt

Massimo Alba

Up close and from afar this Massimo Alba shirt looks more black than it does dark blue. Nonetheless, and my color blindness be damned, it lends itself to several different styles and settings: buttoned up for dinner or undone on a beach.

Chest Patch-Pocket Shirt

Carhartt WIP

Carhartt WIP might not come to mind when you’re considering where to buy your next collared shirt. Admittedly, they’re more canvas bottoms than they are button-downs. But this Chest Patch-Pocket option in a sea coral color proves quite nice. And it’s only $86.00.

Ripstop Stretch Utility Shirt

Flint and Tinder

Maybe your short-sleeve collared shirt is the top half of your uniform. Hard-wearing and well-fitting, this is another Flint and Tinder top that emphasizes both breathability and style. Safari shirt-inspired, it’s made from ripstop fabric and features embedded stretch for full range of motion.

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How to Sell Your Clothes Online

No matter how much better you vouched to be about buying clothes you didn’t need or won’t wear, there are probably a few pieces in your closet right now you’d be willing to part ways with — for the right price. No, not all of your garments will fetch three, let alone five, figure amounts, but no one’s stopping you from trying. A little bit of time, access to a camera, the wherewithal to know who made your clothes and what you originally paid for them, and you’re in business.

But, keep in mind: first and foremost, reseller websites and platforms, consignment sites and thrift stores exist so others can capitalize on discounts on designer items, mass market mainstays and other deals. For sellers, they a promise extra income, even if you’re forced to part ways with something below retail. It’s also important to know that certain selling methods yield way less money than others. Also, there are avenues that don’t offer immediate payouts.

The research is half the battle; then it’s setting up your “shop.” Below, there’s a breakdown on the percentage of the sale you take home, which services charge fees, which cover shipping, what to sell to each and much more to ease you through the process.

Reseller Websites and Platforms

Grailed

Grailed

Grailed is an online resale platform for menswear exclusively. The site accepts clothing from all brands and offers easy-to-use categorization tools to attract interested buyers. The categories are Core (commercial brands and vintage), Sartorial (classic men’s suiting), Hype (streetwear) and Grailed (exclusive, rare or downright impressive pieces).

What they take: 9%
What you keep: 91%
Fees: 2.9% + $0.30
Who pays for shipping? You do
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? No
Who takes the photos? You do

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StockX

StockX

StockX focuses on footwear but has steadily expanded its scope to include streetwear, sports cards, gaming consoles, watches and bags. Items can be listed and priced by the seller but all sales must be confirmed by StockX’s team of authenticators. “Asks” or “Buy Now” values can be set so sellers can avoid bidding wars if they’re in need of quick cash. No matter how it sells, you ship the item to StockX and they forward to it the buyer.

What they take: 9.5% (9.0% at 3 sales, 8.5% at 30 sales, 8% at 100)
What you keep: 90.5%
Fees: 3%
Who pays for shipping? They do
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? Yes
Who takes the photos? They use retailer images

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Depop

Depop

Depop skews Gen-Z, playing host to plenty of early-90s, Y2K, and even more recent stuff from sellers on the… younger side. As such, don’t come selling your high-end menswear when it would be better off on other platforms. But, if you persist, don’t be surprised if you fetch at least one interested party. It’s a big site — 20 million users as of mid-2020.

What they take: 10%
What you keep: 90%
Fees: 2.9% + $0.30
Who pays for shipping? You do
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? No
Who takes the photos? You do

SELL NOW

Etsy

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Although boardwalk-like T-shirts covered in sarcastic quotes dominate the listings here, there’s still plenty of vintage on Etsy. If you have something camp, kitschy collectible, or custom, try it here. (Especially if you did any of the reworking yourself!) Higher-end items might be better serviced on other sites, though.

What they take: 5%
What you keep: 95%
Fees: $0.20 listing fee, $0.25 payment processing fee
Who pays for shipping? You do (discounts available through Etsy)
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? No
Who takes the photos? You do

SELL NOW

eBay

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Of course, eBay is on this list. The site may be the oldest on here — it was founded in 1995; the same year as Craigslist — but it still works well for those interested in offloading some of their belongings. Try selling your collectibles, vintage or sought-after classics (military styles, discontinued favorites, etc) before bringing your run-of-the-mill mall stuff.

What they take: 12.55% (0% on sneakers >$100.00)
What you keep: 87.45%
Fees: $0.35 insertion fee after 200 listings
Who pays for shipping? Shipping is included in selling price
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? Only sneakers, watches and bags
Who takes the photos? You do

SELL NOW

Mercari

Courtesy of Mercari, Tempting Selections

You know the feeling of being sucked into a thrift’s semi-strange assortment of used stuff? Mercari, to me, operates with that moment front of mind. Simply dubbed “Your Marketplace,” there’s something for everyone here — and there seems to be a person for every product. If you have a bunch of solid stuff that doesn’t quite reach the designer threshold, listing here proves easy and, from what I can tell, effective.

What they take: 10%
What you keep: 90%
Fees: 2.9% + $0.30, $2 for instant transfer
Who pays for shipping? You do (negotiated rates exclusive to Mercari sellers)
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? Yes (for a fee: $5 on items over a certain price, $10 for a certificate)
Who takes the photos? You do

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Poshmark

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The top brands on Poshmark are Nike, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Polo and Jordan. Think big name but at a bargain. Bring your gently used general release sneakers, designer splurges and sports apparel and anything else you’re willing to work to get sold.

What they take: 20% ($2.95 for sales under $15)
What you keep: 80%
Fees: None
Who pays for shipping? They do
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? No
Who takes the photos? You do

SELL NOW

ASOS Marketplace

Courtesy of ASOS Marketplace, un:ik clothing

Although ASOS Marketplace caters more to independent retailers and indie brands, evident by their seller perks and membership fees, you can make quite the storefront for your used shirts, jeans and sneakers. If you liked customizing your Myspace page or enjoy uploading custom images for your Instagram Highlights, head here.

What they take: 20%
What you keep: 80%
Fees: $20 monthly member fee
Who pays for shipping? You do (negotiated rates exclusive to Mercari sellers)
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? No
Who takes the photos? You do (a dedicated account manager can answer questions and assist)

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GOAT

GOAT

As a platform, GOAT focuses on sneakers. However, sellers are permitted to offload outerwear, streetwear and other garments and accessories, too. Think hype things you waited in line for, or limited edition drops you were ahead of the curve on. Get a gist of what others are selling and in what price range and go from there.

What they take: 9.95%
What you keep: 91.05%
Fees: $5 seller fee
Who pays for shipping? They do
Do you set your own price? Yes
Do they authenticate listings? Yes
Who takes the photos? They do unless your item is “used”

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Consignment Shops

The RealReal

The RealReal

You’ve probably seen The RealReal’s commercials on YouTube by now. Some sort of indie, electronic tune set over dancing models in sequins and wide lapel suits. The consignment site sells only the highest-end luxury, spanning pants and grooming products to bags and watches. Popular designers include Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford, Prada and more top-level labels. Send them your most expensive items. Listed products, the platform explains, typically sell within three days of posting.

What they take: 15-60%
What you keep: 40-85%
Fees: $15 per item
Who pays for shipping? They do
Do you set your own price? No
Do they authenticate listings? Yes
Who takes the photos? They do

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Vestiaire Collective

Vestiaire Collective

Vestiaire Collective is an online consignment store that sells vintage, jewelry, bags, lifestyle goods, men’s and women’s clothing and footwear. They accept fashion brands like Cos and Zara, sell stuff from labels like Levi’s, Woolrich, Carhartt and Champion, but wouldn’t accept something from J. Crew or Everlane, if that makes sense. Higher-end designer items do well here, but our guiding rule is the bigger the brand name the better.

What they take: $17 for items under $50, 10% for $50-$250, 15% for $250-500, 20% for $500-$10,000, $2,000 for $10,000+
What you keep: 80-90%
Fees: Authentication fee ($9.99 for items $0-$350 in value, 3% for $350-$1,000 and $29.99 for items $1,000+)
Who pays for shipping? They do
Do you set your own price? Yes (with suggestions)
Do they authenticate listings? Yes
Who takes the photos? You do

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Thrift Stores

Buffalo Exchange

Buffalo Exchange

Buffalo Exchange boasts locations in 17 states. (See which here.) Selling here is fairly typical for most thrift stores — well, at least for ones that source the items they sell instead of accumulating inventory through unsolicited donations. Right now, appointments are required but typically last no longer than 30 minutes. You arrive with the items you’re seeking to sell in tow, washed and untouched for the last 24 hours in a box or bag. The clerk sorts through it, assessing the condition of each item and offers you final value redeemable in cash, check or store credit. They seek in-season items — if you’re selling in summer, sell them shorts — but will buy most popular items.

Payment method: Store credit, cash or check
%: 25% cash or check, 50% store credit
Maximum number of items: 50

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Plato’s Closet

Plato’s Closet

Based on my count, there are 475 Plato’s Closet stores in the US and Canada. There, they’ll take the kinds of things you’re too busy to bother photographing and listing. You won’t get the best value off bigger buys gone bad here, but you can capitalize on things online buyers refused to cop: standard-issue collegiate or professional sports merch, Abercrombie, OBEY, Patagonia, H&M, Under Armour, stuff you bought from Urban Outfitters and beyond.

Payment method: Cash or store credit
%: 30% of store’s sticker price
Maximum number of items: None

SELL NOW

Don’t Need the Extra Dime? Donate Your Used Clothing

If you’re someone who’s dedicated time or till to your wardrobe, selling the pieces you don’t want one by one might make sense. For others, it’s too exhaustive a process for the few dollars they’ll get in return. Plus, there are plenty of folks in need who’d benefit from receiving the clothing at a reduced cost, perhaps even free of charge. Yes, Buffalo Exchange, Plato’s Closet and a few others on this list, because you can set the price as low as you’d like there, lower the point of entry for potential patrons, but accessibility issues remain — like high-speed Internet. (14% of households earning less than $30,000 a year do not have Internet access; 9% of those making under $50,000 don’t, Pew reports.)

Unless you’re driven to sell because you could use the extra dollars, too, in which case reselling clothes could become a profitable side project, donating does the most good. Not only does someone get a gently used jacket or pair of jeans, but it helps excess material from entering landfills. Plus, you can itemize and value all of your donations. Just stash the paper receipts until tax season.

• American Red Cross Green Drop

• One Warm Coat

• Planet Aid

• Vietnam Veterans of America Pickup Please

• Goodwill

• Salvation Army

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