We have reviewed Hockerty before — including their outerwear — but a great test of a MTM company is whether they can produce garments with any level of consistency. This is especially true with offerings like outerwear which is not a super-easy thing to get right, and should only be offered if it can be done correctly. We were not at all happy with the consistency (or lack thereof) when it came to Hockerty’s shirts but we wanted to see if perhaps the experience with their outerwear would be different…
Read moreDear Banana Republic, This Is Getting A Little Ridiculous
Those who know me know that I am a big Banana Republic fan. It used to be looking through my closet would basically be the same thing as looking through a Banana Republic store. Over the years, though, this has slowly changed. As more time goes by, I — and I think many, many others as well — have become increasingly less interested in the brand…
Read moreA Review of T.M. Lewin’s Outerwear — Quilted Jacket & Raincoat
It is very important to have a good collection of jackets and coats. Depending on the weather, you might need one of a few different kinds of outerwear, and making sure you are ready whatever the weather might throw at you is key. So, getting a good jacket is important. There aren’t as many options out there when it comes to outerwear as when it comes to something like, say, a dress shirt, though…
Read moreReview: Hockerty Custom Peacoat & Outerwear
Custom outerwear is hard to come by for less than thousands of dollars. Even at a budget of around one thousand dollars it’s hard to find custom outerwear. We’ve reviewed one of the few companies offering custom men’s outerwear in the $500-$1,000 range already and really liked what we experienced…
Read moreReview: SuitSupply’s New Light Grey Raincoat
The coming warmer months demand the perfect outerwear. Vests are a great option for those not-quite-cold but not-quite-hot days. But, for when it rains outside, every guy needs the perfect raincoat. While a waterproof parka or down jacket might work great for downpours during the winter, a lighter, more versatile raincoat is also a necessary piece in anyone’s outerwear collection for the warmer months of the year...
Read moreReview: 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...
Read moreReview: The Spier & Mackay Peacoat
A peacoat should be a staple of any man’s colder weather wardrobe. It can be worn both formally, and more casually. They look great, and rugged, and are always a good outerwear option. Earlier this season we pit Banana Republic’s peacoat against J Crew’s in an attempt to find the better of the two...
Read moreTopcoat War: SuitSupply vs. Banana Republic
The other day we reviewed peacoats, but now we’re taking a look at topcoats, the peacoat’s bigger, older, more formal brother. While they can be, and these days very often are, worn with jeans and a sweater, they are first and foremost designed to be worn formally and with a suit...
Read morePeacoat War: Banana Republic vs. J Crew
A good peacoat is a staple of a winter wardrobe, and two great places to get one have always been Banana Republic and J Crew. But who makes the better peacoat? We checked out a grey peacoat from both Banana Republic and J Crew to find out...
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