Despite what my stoic countenance suggests, I had an immensely fun time at the end of last year taking part in a new campaign for @drakesdiary highlighting its Perennials collection. It felt a bit like school picture day, right down to the crowd of familiar faces (and a bit of clowning around). A big thank you to @junyingibson and @finlayrenwick for the invitation to take part, @christinaelliott_ for the styling and @isaacmarleymorgan for the đ¸.
About 10 years ago, I had the idea for a blog called âThe Search Continuesâ, where I could unpack my thoughts on style and other personal obsessions. It only took me a decade, but Iâve revived the notion as a newsletter on Substack, where Iâm free to pen a 1,000 word essay comparing Ivy style to the Roman Empire, recount my personal history as it relates to the polo coat, and process my intrusive thoughts about Donald Sutherlandâs outerwear in Donât Look Now. All these topics (and many more) have been explored there in length, and you can get it every week(ish) by subscribing. So check it out at the link in bio! And a big thanks to my talented brother @unformstudio for the art.
Excited to make my @gq debut speaking to @thousandyardstyle about his new book Afghan Style, which convincingly makes the case that Afghans are the best-dressed men on the planet. Follow the link in bio for the full story.
The latest in my interview series: a conversation with @eric_twardzik on taste, travel, style, hotel bars, proper shoes, and why the best things in life rarely need to announce themselves too loudly (or maybe even at all).
We talked about heritage, authenticity, temporary rituals while traveling, the places worth returning to, and the difference between what is merely desirable and what is actually worth keeping.
Eric is especially well placed to talk about all of this. His world sits at the intersection of style, hospitality, objects, and place in a way that feels increasingly rare: thoughtful, discerning, and refreshingly resistant to the latest TikTok trends.
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#menswear #style #travel #taste
Got to pen an absolute dream feature for the March Spring Style issue of @robbreport , on the ascent of vintage @poloralphlauren to a genuine luxury good. I had the chance to speak to an all-star cast of dealers, collectors and super-fans including @crowley_vintage , @metropolisnycvintage , @polofiendsunited , @thoroughbrednewyork and @ghostnacekillah (and a shout out to @rlgrails for assisting in some behind-the-scenes research). With five full spreads and photography from @weston.wells it turned out better than I could have dreamed - big thanks to @justinfenner for the assignment! Find it online now through the link in bio and wherever fine magazines are sold.
Clothing, jewelry, home decorâthe scope reflects Ralph Laurenâs long-standing ambition to define an entire lifestyle, not simply a way of dressing.
There are plenty of names for the sensibility fueling todayâs vintage boom: heritage, old-world, antique. One phrase, though, captures it best: Very Ralph. After all, what could be more Ralph than vintage Ralph Lauren?
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#PreppyHanbook #IvyStyle #RobbReport#RalphLauren #Vintage
For @ralphlauren I wrote about the muted elegance modeled by the men of Milan - a lesson I learned when I first visited the city almost 10 years ago with @unformstudio , during which we both dressed like extras from The Talented Mr. Ripley. Lesson were learned, and much Campari was consumed. Follow the link in bio for the full story.
Some 14 years into my career as a quasi-journalist I finally had the opportunity to work on a print paper, in this case the fall/winter edition of the @poloralphlauren newsletter themed around mountain living. I contributed words here and there but snagged my very own byline on a little piece on tweeds, a subject nearest and dearest to my heart. It was a pleasure being a part of Poloâs own little newsroom with a team of talented writers and editors including @jayfielden , @michael_hainey and @shannonadducci . Find it now at your local Polo store anywhere in the world! #menswear #polo #polonewsletter #poloralphlauren #ralph #ralphlauren #veryralph #veryralphlauren #ralphlaurenchristmas #tweed #lovattweed #magee
