December 30, 2010
Layering Etiquette: The Jean Jacket
Joshua Kissi: There’s no incorrect direction in approaching the etiquette of layering, especially when it serves a practical function like shielding you from the frigid weather. The trick to mastering...
December 21, 2010
Holiday Etiquette: Giveaway
Joshua Kissi: We’re now knee-deep in the holiday season, which has probably left more than a few of you in a haste to complete your holiday shopping. With that in...
December 9, 2010
Fall/Winter Etiquette: The Shawl Collar Pullover
Travis Gumbs: One of my favorite aspects of the cold weather is the ability to layer and wear heavier clothing. You can do so much more, sartorially speaking, in colder weather. The...
December 1, 2010
Footwear Etiquette: Stacy Adams
Joshua Kissi: Earlier this fall, Travis and I were asked by the people at footwear brand Stacy Adams to participate in a discussion pertaining to personal style in correlation with...
November 4, 2010
Fall Etiquette: The Quilted jacket
Joshua Kissi: What’s not to love about the quilted jacket? Comfort, design, and durability are characteristics that make it a desirable piece. But past that, when the temperature drops, the...
October 24, 2010
Accessories are a Necessity: The Porkpie Hat
Joshua Kissi: The majority of our posts seem to center on principle pieces in our wardrobe, but it’s worth considering how the details of an outfit affects your overall look. The...
October 13, 2010
Fall Etiquette: The Cargo Pant
Joshua Kissi: If you’re like me and can’t seem to fit your daily belongings into standard five-pocket pants, consider switching to cargo pants. Now an illustrious piece in both men’s...
September 23, 2010
The Black Ivy
Travis Gumbs: With back to school season in full swing, it is the perfect occasion to unveil our latest project, The Black Ivy. For this feat, we teamed up with F.E. Castleberry of Unabashedly Prep,...
September 18, 2010
New York Fashion Week: Montage Fall 2010
Joshua Kissi: Only occurring two times over the span of twelve months, New York Fashion Week illuminated a different type of energy this go around. Straying away from its usual...
September 15, 2010
Sebago Nexus Project : Street Etiquette x Ronnie Fieg – 09/17/10 Friday Release
Joshua Kissi : All of the hard work from everyone from Sebago to ourselves boils down to next two days. Here is the official release with our shoe collaboration with...
September 7, 2010
Sebago Nexus Project – Street Etiquette x Ronnie Fieg
Joshua Kissi : This moment has to be one of the most pivotal for myself and Travis, providing our readers with actual tangible products to partake in our extensible journey...
August 24, 2010
Summer Etiquette: Suede Bucks
Joshua Kissi: White buckskin shoes, the epitome of summer footwear with their signature red brick sole, have been the All-American shoe since the 1930s. White bucks, as they’re often called,...
August 13, 2010
Summer Etiquette: Espadrilles
Travis Gumbs: Who said men cant wear slip-ons? During these summer days I’ve opted for a pair of espadrilles undeniably more than any of my many shoes; most of which...
August 3, 2010
Summer Etiquette : Linen Sports Blazer
Joshua Kissi : Linen; better known as the first type of fabric everyone seeks when the temperature abruptly rises in these random Summer days. During the Summer we overtly avoid the...
July 27, 2010
Summer Etiquette: Chambray
Trav: For the past couple of years, this iconic shirt has become a summer staple. Its slightly glossy, lightweight, comfortable fabric adds to its desirability. Chambray, also known as cambric,...
July 12, 2010
Summer Etiquette : The Polo
JKISSI : In the midst of layering up with scarfs and sweaters during the previous winter, questions were directed at us by readers curious about how our Summer looks would pan...
July 5, 2010
Summer Etiquette: The Oxford & The Chino
Trav: As summer rolls into full swing it is only befitting that we share some of our many favorite items appropriate for this scorching season. Dressing for summer can be a tricky...
June 20, 2010
Vintage Etiquette: Banana Republic (Safari and Travel Clothing Co.)
Trav: It’s always interesting to see a brand revamp itself and go in an entirely new direction. Banana Republic, once a brand dedicated entirely toward safari clothing, is now one of the top...
June 9, 2010
Shoe Etiquette: The Sebago Nexus Project
JKISSI : A dream for anyone that is a little more “enthusiastic than usual” about style or fashion would be to have their own branded product. While everyone here was...
June 4, 2010
Family Etiquette: The Wonder Years
JKISSI: Today, we’re going to stray from the normal events of formulated post on my and Travis’s latest sartorial endeavors. Everyone has them: The photo albums we sometimes refuse to...
May 25, 2010
Item Etiquette: The Waistcoat
JKISSI: Who knew one type of garment contained so many discrepancies when it came to how we chose to identify it? Stateside, the item is most commonly identified as a...
May 20, 2010
Headwear Etiquette: The Newsboy Cap
Trav : As I was looking through our past posts, I realized we’ve never done an entry on headwear. Since I’m the proud owner of the BKc 8-Panel Hat, it’s...
May 9, 2010
Item Etiquette : Double Breasted Blazer
JKISSI : The classic double-breasted blazer, many times considered formal, is a piece that in more recent times some brands have avoided like the plague. For this reason, I have...
April 28, 2010
Boot Etiquette : Jungle Boot
JKISSI : The combat boot has been stomping on the runway for years now, far away from the actual battlefield where soldiers risk their lives every day. Military boots have...
April 21, 2010
Prep Etiquette: Classic Tommy Hilfiger
Trav : I’ve always been intrigued by the classic prep-and ivy-style when it is done effortlessly. RL Polo has always reigned supreme with their classic polo and their creativity with colors. One brand that...
April 5, 2010
All Season Etiquette: Saddle Shoe
JKISSI : As I perused through the LIFE archives I couldn’t help but notice the reoccurring appearance of saddle shoes during the previous mid-century. Known as one of the few All-American classic...
March 29, 2010
Urban Outfitters features Street Etiquette
Trav : A couple of weeks ago we were fortunate enough to be interviewed by Urban Outfitters. It was a fine experience to say the least. The clothes you see...
March 21, 2010
April Print : GQ Magazine
JKISSI : Street Etiquette’s first time in print has been released this month via GQ (Gentlemen’s Quarterly). GQ’s April issue was ushered out a few days ago with actor Shia...
March 9, 2010
All Season Etiquette: The Bean Boot
Trav : As this dreadful NYC winter comes to a much anticipated end, I must highlight one of the pieces that stuck with me and kept my feet warm through...
February 15, 2010
Sewn From the Soul
JKISSI : February-recognized as the shortest month of the year. It is also recognized as Black History Month, which embodies the progression of African American culture in various ways. Some...