Menswear Monday: A 5 Shoe Closet

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As guys, we're fortunate that our shoe situation is a lot more simple than our lady friends'. Shoes for us break down broadly into the categories of dressy and casual, and for many of us, that's as far as we generally think about it. But as we face a range of different social situations and events, it's easy to be left wondering what the best shoe is for that particular occassion. With a carefully curated collection of shoes, you'll have all your bases covered without turning into some chick from Sex In The City.

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Menswear Monday: Whatever Happened To Banana Republic?

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When I graduated from college, I joked that I was able to make the leap from Old Navy and Gap to Banana Republic. Having a real job meant more grown up clothes, and BR seemed like the easiest route. I don't think I'm alone in this progression; after all, the reason that I started shopping at Banana was that most of my co-workers and friends did, too.

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Menswear Monday: Selvedge Denim

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No one really blinks at the idea that jeans can be (and are) a luxury item. An entire industry has grown around this concept, from the founding fathers like Seven For All Mankind and Diesel to young upstarts like Naked And Famous. What constitutes a premium jean is a question with a multitude of answers. But for some designers, the best way forward is to look back.

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