Are These Stretchy Pants Better Than LuLuLemon?

Sometimes you want to look nice, but don’t want to fell all dressed up. You don’t want your movement to be restricted at all, and you just want to feel like you’re wearing sweatpants, but look like you’re wearing chinos. That is, in a nutshell, the pitch when it comes to LuLuLemon “stretchy pants”, the new trend that all guys these days seem to be wearing…

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In Person: The J Crew 484 vs. 770 Chinos

Many guys really love the chinos that J Crew makes, and with their recent price cuts, they are more enticing than ever. This is not to mention the fact that J Crew recently introduced a new fit for their chinos called the 770. But first, some much needed background…

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Worth It?: Are The UNIS Gio Chinos Worth Your $200?

Welcome to a new series here on The Peak Lapel where we review some high end items — articles of clothing or accessories that cost quite a bit more than your average equivalent from your typical big box retailers like J Crew or Banana Republic — and then as the simple question: Is it worth the extra money? Because, when it comes to style and clothing, value is really the key question...

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