In the ever-evolving world of menswear, one thing remains constant—eyewear holds an undisputed position as the quintessential accessory. And when it comes to finding a brand that seamlessly blends timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship, Tart Optical effortlessly rises to the occasion. (Indeed, we have covered their frames in the past, where we also discussed a bit about the history of the brand. If you have not yet seen that article, I highly recommend you check it out prior to this one.)…
Read moreAsk TPL: Best Place For Dinner Jackets
I have a black-tie event coming up and want to wear something a little more unique than a standard black tuxedo or dark suit. Where would you recommend a guy get a nice dinner jacket? Thanks!…
Read moreA Review Of The Stuart & Lau Capstone Backpack
Gentlemen, Stuart & Lau has done it again. A while back we reviewed their Cary Briefcase and felt that it was one of the most refined, detailed, and delightful products we had ever tested. More recently, they released a backpack — The Capstone Backpack ($335) — and we really love this thing as well. So, without any more of an introduction, let’s get into it…
Read moreReview: Black Lapel Custom Made-To-Measure 3-Piece Suit
We’ve covered quite a few different custom clothing companies in the past few months here on the site. The competition in this space is fierce, no doubt. One company that has always seemed to stand out from the rest of the pack, though, has been Black Lapel. They have always offered some interesting options when it comes to things like outerwear that many other companies do not offer at all…
Read moreReview: Stuart & Lau's Delightfully Superb Cary Briefcase
Certain products sometimes just stand out as being exceptionally. They perfectly hit the point between price and quality, and bring you the absolute most value for every dollar that you spend. I’d been looking for a great briefcase for a while now, but I didn’t want to break the bank. A couple hundred dollars? Sure. Closer to a thousand dollars? No thanks…
Read moreWatch Review: The Orient Sun & Moon Automatic
When it comes to the world of watches, there are really two different realms. There are automatic/mechanical watches, and then there is everything else. Yes, sure, there can be some super well-made, and very nice Quartz battery-powered watches. But nothing will ever come close to the engineering and precision of automatic watches, and the knowledge that the little thing on your wrist is powering itself through a series of intricate and tiny gears…
Read moreReview: Mack Weldon’s New Slim Fit Vesper Polo
It’s no secret that we think a polo is a great summer option. It’s the perfect top for the warmer months. It is neither too dressy, nor too casual. It can look just as at home paired with shorts and sneakers as it can under a blazer or even a suit. Still, not all polos are created equal. Some have different fits, styles — like pockets, thicker or spread collars, and so on — and, perhaps most importantly, different fabrics…
Read moreMeermin Brown Suede Oxford & Black Derby Dress Shoes — In-Depth Review
With the advent of direct to consumer, online and vertically integrated companies, there has been a revolution in the men’s high(er) end dress shoe world. While it used to be that there was a significant gap between a solid quality shoe and something of… let’s just say lesser quality, now, that gap has been filled…
Read moreStyle Picks: 3 Loafers to Check Out Right Now
It’s no secret that we here at The Peak Lapel are big fans of loafers. They are, in many ways, the perfect shoe. Easy to slip on and off. Super sleek. Classy. Chic, even, if you’ll allow us that word. Plus, they can almost always easily be either dressed up or down, go with just about anything, and are overall very comfortable and easy to wear...
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Review: Black Lapel Custom Topcoat
In recent years there has been a true explosion of made-to-measure menswear online. Specifically, it’s usually custom suits and shirts. Only a few, select companies offer custom outerwear, like topcoats, peacoat, and more...
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