December 27, 2011

DIY Etiquette: Using Dye [Vol 1] Travis Gumbs: Months ago when I walked into a fabric store and bought a bottle of wine colored Writ dye, I had no idea what I was going to do...

December 4, 2011

LIGHT TO DARK | Jesse Boykins III – A Film [By] Street Etiquette Joshua Kissi :  What started as a casual joke has now come to fruition.  You may remember Jesse Boykins III, an independent artist and good friend of mine, from our...

November 27, 2011

Subway Etiquette : NYC [Brooklyn] Joshua Kissi : I have always been intrigued by the NYC Subway system – observing the placid behavior people take on them, predicting who gets off where, and what disturbs...

November 4, 2011

Fall Etiquette : Coverall + Overall Joshua Kissi : It’s evident that practicality and men’s clothing favor each other; before guys were striving to solely look the part there was a need for your casual items to...

October 28, 2011

Footwear Etiquette : The Hiking Boot Joshua Kissi : There is something intriguing about hiking boots, maybe the sense of adventure and discovery. [who knows..] I highly doubt I will be trekking across challenging terrains, other than slippery...

October 20, 2011

Fall Etiquette: Motorcycle Jacket Travis Gumbs: There are very few items of clothing that transcend trends. Of those, there are even fewer that find itself notable in every decade succeeding its arrival. The motorcycle jacket is undeniably on...

October 3, 2011

Fashion Week Etiquette : London S/S 12′ Joshua Kissi :  After my trip to  Berlin earlier in the year I have been apprehensive to travel back to Europe more frequently, if presented the opportunity. England has been on...

September 5, 2011

Press Etiquette : The Gentleman’s Club Spread – Ebony Street Etiquette : For this fall it was our pleasure to be featured in a men’s style spread [by Ebony Magazine] alongside some familiar faces and friends. The fantastic thing...

August 19, 2011

Press Etiquette : Street Etiquette + New York Times Street Etiquette : We are pleased to announce that we were featured in the New York Times Thursday Style section in a multi page article titled ‘Serious About Cool’, but...

August 6, 2011

Summer Etiquette: The Guayabera Travis Gumbs: I am a huge fan of clothing that play a big role within different cultures. About a year ago I saw Gabe Garcia of The Brooklyn Circus wearing...

July 18, 2011

Suit Etiquette: Summer Suit Joshua Kissi: Not everyone is a suit aficionado. We have to admit it, though, that it universally speaks to every gentleman whether it’s for business or casual purposes. For some...

July 13, 2011

Summer Etiquette: Canvas Sneakers Travis Gumbs: There comes a time when putting aside the wingtips, brogues, bucks, desert boots (just to name a few) and throwing on a pair of good old fashion sneakers seem most...

June 13, 2011

Accessories Are a Necessity: Suspenders (Braces) Joshua Kissi: Next to bowties, suspenders are on the list of items a lot of people stray away from. The primary reason is because these are difficult items to incorporate...

June 4, 2011

Sartorial Sounds Performance Live! (06/18/11) Joshua Kissi : First off we would like to thank all of you who supported our third editorial to date ‘Sartorial Sounds‘ it was not the usual run of the...

June 2, 2011

Spring Etiquette: Wax Cotton Jacket Travis Gumbs: Although we are approaching the end of spring and into the nice, hot summer weather, the rain of the past couple months has not been afraid to make an appearance. Spring...

May 7, 2011

Spring Etiquette: The Henley Travis Gumbs: Lately, I find myself becoming increasingly bored with the regular collared shirt.  With that being said, the henley is now one of my many recent obsessions. There  aren’t many items that cater to...

April 25, 2011

Spring Etiquette: The Trench Coat Joshua Kissi: This strange seasonal transition to spring we’re experiencing that feels more like winter is no excuse to embrace the warmer temperatures and wet climate. People often say they...

April 14, 2011

Footwear Etiquette: Monk Strap Shoe Joshua Kissi: Different situations call for different types of shoes. Oxfords, loafers and sneakers are all appropriate depending on the scenario you’re indulging yourself into for the day. Among the...

February 26, 2011

Footwear Etiquette: Crepe Sole Travis Gumbs: When discussing shoes, the sole of the shoe may very well be the least interesting topic. That’s ironic when you consider that the sole is easily the most...

February 23, 2011

Travel Etiquette: Las Vegas Joshua Kissi: Fashion Week at Lincoln Center brought sartorial mayhem to New York City. And while Travis and I were sad to miss the festivities, we were content to hop...

February 10, 2011

Street Etiquette x Gilt MAN Finds Joshua Kissi : There is no denying Gilt Groupe has infiltrated the sales market and amended the manner online business is conducted. The company, which uses an invitation-only model,  relied on the...

January 12, 2011

Headwear Etiquette: The Beret Travis Gumbs: It’s always interesting when an accessory changes your entire look. The beret is certainly one of those items, even though many have a love-hate outlook on it.  I’ve always...