Stories from A Continuous Lean, Men's Style
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World's Coolest Shoe Repair Shop
A Continuous Lean, Men's Style &bull Oct 31, 2011
There's a shoe repair place called Brass in Tokyo like no other I have ever been to. The guys from Red Wing Japan took me there last time I was in country. Often it's those moments - like when I was first introduced to Brass in person - that make me realize the Japanese can still do 'Americana' better than Americans. I could easily see a place like Brass in Portland or Brooklyn or L.A., but I doubt it would have the customer base to actually survive. Maybe I'm wrong though. Guys come from all parts of Tokyo to have… Full Story »
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The World of Piombo at Barneys New York
A Continuous Lean, Men's Style &bull Oct 13, 2011
Piombo, the colorful Milanese menswear label is finally landing on U.S. shores with its debut this week at Barneys New York. Situated in some very prime real estate on the first floor of the Madison Avenue flagship, the Italian label… Full Story »
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Topics:
- World of Clothing
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Spotted at the NYAC | The Meanest Man
A Continuous Lean, Men's Style &bull Sep 6, 2011
Inside the loo in the famed New York Athletic Club hangs this intriguing bit of engraved marble that, apparently, has been salvaged from The Grand Union Hotel. The Meanest Man in the United States occasionally visits this Toilet Room. He… Full Story »
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The Great Outdoors | Yakima Ridge Runners
A Continuous Lean, Men's Style &bull Aug 21, 2011
Filmed in the late 1940s or 1950s, these two amazing videos feature all kinds of fun with Willys CJs over all types of terrain. The films represent a look into life of another time - a free spirited American adventure.… Full Story »
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The Miniature World of Levi's Vintage Clothing
A Continuous Lean, Men's Style &bull Aug 9, 2011
Over the past few years I have had the good fortune of spending quite a bit of time with some very creative people, the two most influential (on me) being Mark McNairy and Maurizio Donadi. One thing that I have… Full Story »
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Topics:
- World of Clothing
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Shopping London | Levisons of Cheshire Street
A Continuous Lean, Men's Style &bull Jul 29, 2011
While perusing the madness of Brick Lane in East London a few weeks ago I stopped into the vintage shop called Levisons on Cheshire Street. The tidy little outpost has a nice selection of men's and women's vintage on offer… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Scarf
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Journeymen Tailors' Union Handbook
A Continuous Lean, Men's Style &bull Jul 22, 2011
This old book from 1916 stood out to me when I first found it because it relates to the custom tailors union from the early 1900s. Another factor in my intrigue was the fact that the tailor that this book… Full Story »
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Topics:
- World of Clothing
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Viand Coffee Shop: The High Rent Diner
A Continuous Lean, Men's Style &bull Jun 30, 2011
The diner is a rightly beloved cultural institution, and yet it remains a curious one. In one sense they all resemble one another-you could order in any diner without referring to a menu. And yet they also reflect their owners… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Hermes
