Portrait of me with my cousin, Brandon, in 1986. He was not quite a year old when this photograph was … More
Tag: Brooks Brothers
Ratty Sweatshirt from the Yale Co-op
I have a very old sweatshirt from the Yale Co-op that I bought as a grad student in New Haven in … More
Summer Classics – eBay and Thrifting
A Madras plaid tie makes a sharp addition to the summer wardrobe. The one I’m wearing is from Ralph Lauren. … More
Preppy in the 90s
1999 – A professional headshot of me taken by a photographer in Tribecca when my wife and I were living … More
Andy Warhol: Button Down Man
Andy Warhol, the son of Polish immigrants, left his hometown of Pittsburgh and arrived in New York City by train … More
Thrifted Brooks Brothers Poplin Suit
Since the move to South Carolina last summer, I’ve had a chance to scout thrift stores in my area and … More
Brooks Brothers Madras Shirt Bought on eBay
I’ve been gearing up for summer lately. Some recent buys include a pair of patchwork madras shorts, a ribbon belt … More
Brooks Brothers – Consignment Shop Find
At Columbia U. Consignments last fall, I found a Brooks Brothers bow tie with a maroon background and navy and … More
Nearly All Thrift Store Combination
Thrifting starts to get interesting once you’ve assembled the backbone of your wardrobe. Then you can begin trying different combinations … More
Brooks Brothers 100% Camel Hair Sport Coat
This is one of several Brooks Brothers 3-button, sack cut sport coats I purchased recently at a local thrift store. … More
Brooks Brothers Bow Tie at Columbia U
I was on the upper west side of NYC this morning and stumbled upon a terrific shop: Columbia U Consignment at … More
Brooks Brothers Glen Plaid Sport Coat
I bought a Brooks Brothers glen plaid sport coat at the Housing Works Thrift Shop (143 W. 17th Street in … More