Step into my closet with this curated list of men's fashion items that I swear by. There are a few timeless pieces and suiting included, but this list mostly highlights casual contemporary and vintage essentials that define my wardrobe and personal s...
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Shoes
Headwear
Accessories
Outerwear
Suiting
Vintage
Shoes
One of my favorite New Balance sneakers. Originally released in 1993 with a vintage inspired tag on the tongue instead of the embroidered “998”. These are a part of the Made in USA line so these do come with a higher price tag around $210 but it also...
New Balance Made in USA 998
NY Mag called these “the only passable Croc. The Dylan Clog is a little mature (you can't decorate it with charms).” I have a pair in black. They're comfy and simple.
Crocs Dylan Clog
Handmade, well constructed, with a soft comfy sole. Great Doc Marten's alternative.
Solovair Gibson Shoe · Handmade in England
One of the best Nike SB collabs ever in my opinion. Made with high quality canvas material that makes them far less rigid than normal blazers. Love the simple, refined details of this HUF design.
Nike SB Blazer Premium SE HUF
Always been a staple for me.
Vans Authentic in Black
A minimalist do everything shoe designed in collaboration with Tom Sachs. I think it's really cool how these are designed to be worn hard and repaired more like a boot than a sneaker.
NikeCraft: General Purpose Shoe (Studio) Tom Sachs
Headwear
Lightweight, breathable, meant for running but great for hot summer days.
ciele athletics - running caps
I have a few of these hats and really like the shape and quality. Good stuff.
Brother Brother - Hats
One of my favorite hats. Comfy and lightweight. Clean design.
The North Face Horizon Hat
They have cool hats every season. Especially fond of the Mets ones.
Headwear – Aimé Leon Dore
Not always the most extremely consistent in size and shape but for the most part these are my go-to beanies every fall/winter.
RAISED BY SOCIETY FISHERMAN BEANIES
I have so many different Mets hats both vintage and new. Could not live without them.
New York Mets Hat
Accessories
I got one of these on sale for like $45. Very hard to break in but once you do it's perfect.
A.P.C. Card Holders
I'm a wired EarPods guy.
Apple EarPods (3.5mm Headphone Plug)
Vintage style hardware. Simple. Perfect belt.
emil erwin narrow signature belt in walnut
Simple totes. You can find a lot of vintage A.P.C bags for good price if you hunt for them.
TOTE BAGS - A.P.C.
I'm not a big watch person at all. This is only the second or third one I own. But it's a very beautiful watch that will last forever.
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 42 mm
I've put some serious miles on this bag and it's still in great shape.
The Twill Weekender Everlane
You can usually find these for only $60-80 which is insane for how they look, feel, and function.
Casio MTP-1302PD Watch
Great design. They have something for all face shapes and sizes.
Garrett Leight Monterey SL
Love Thom Browne's clean mid-century uniform inspired asthetic.
Thom Browne Ties & Tie Bars
Outerwear
Part of The 100 Programme, a collection of only 100 pieces for each design, no restocks.
Alma de Ace Coach Jackets
These jackets are super durable.
Only NY Puffer Jacket
Stay dry in this very well made Sweedish raincoat.
STUTTERHEIM Arholma Raincoat Green
I should've bought more of these.
Only NY Waterproof Transit Shell
Loose fitting light layer. Not sure if they make the light moss color anymore but I love mine.
Nike Coaches Jacket
Slightly oversized. More unstructured than most barn coats, which I like. Super well made.
Corridor Herringbone City Barn Coat
Their sizes/fit seem to change slightly season to season so watch out for that, but otherwise this thing feels like it will last a super long time and looks amazing.
The Chore Shirt Jacket Ochre
Suiting
This is probably the best affordable suit you can buy. They come in several of different colors and materials. Easy to tailor. And they look super nice.
J. Crew Ludlow Suits
Cherish everything I own by Shipley & Halmos.
Tailoring, Suiting | Shipley & Halmos
Love my Paul Smith suit.
Paul Smith · Tailored 2/3 Piece Suits
No fashion brand that I've mourned the loss of more than this one. It was perfect. I am SO lucky to own one of their suits and shirts from the early days. I will never let it go.
Early Band Of Outsiders Suits
RIP Barney's. Glad I got a suit from them and some amazing CO-OP oxford shoes. This label was always so reliable for quality and fit. And the in house tailoring was so nice. Crazy to think there's not really a go-to retail location any more.
Barney's CO-OP Suiting & Tailoring
Gotta have a white pocket square.
The Perfect Pre-Folded Pocket Square | Nordstrom
Vintage
Unique vintage and curated goods from New York City. They have a store in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and they do drops online almost every Friday. Check em out.
Fantasy Explosion
Ok this place is $$$$ and will not find thrifted prices here. But every now and then I find something one-of-a-kind in here I can't live without and it's always worth it.
Metropolis Vintage
Gender-less sustainable up-cycled second hand pieces made by some really cool people.
The Consistency Project
Thrift heaven in Los Angeles.
Los Feliz Flea
I've never walked out of here empty handed. Always find something really cool.
Silverlake Flea / vintage fleamarket
Some of the best thrift finds I've ever scored are from this exact location. Their inventory turns over every 30 days, so keep checking, always new stuff.
Goodwill Austin Texas S. Lamar
Sweatshirts
One of my favorite simple crewnecks.
Stussy Logo Crewneck
Affordable basics. Really like these crewneck sweatshirts.
Uniqlo Crewneck Sweatshirt
You can find lots of vintage versions of this online or in vintage shops, or the new ones they make are nice quality too.
Nike Logo Crewneck
The only acceptable stolen valor. I collect vintage college crewnecks that are simple, typographic, 1-2 color designs.
Various Vintage College Crewneck Sweatshirts
These are simple and very nice crewnecks.
NOAH NY Fleece Classic Crewneck
Vintage blanks are also a staple for me. You can find some suuuuper cheap like $2-5 each sometimes.
Vintage Blank Sweatshirts
Sweaters
Well made and slightly oversized.
Saturdays NYC Greg Boiled Wool Sweater Brown
Extremely soft. True to size.
Naadam Luxe Cashmino Cable Crewneck Sweater
Really quality basic pullover sweater.
PENDLETON SHETLAND COLLECTION CREWNECK
So soft and so durable. I've had one version of this Theory sweater for almost 15 years.
Theory Crewneck Sweater in Wool-Cashmere
If you find an A.P.C. surplus store you can get these for around 50-70% off normal retail price. There's one in West Village.
A.P.C. Black Lucci Sweater
Cool weather staple.
Saturdays NYC Nico Cable Knit Sweater
T-Shirts
Surprisingly good pocket tee.
Essential Pocket Tee | Abercrombie
Not the best quality basics, but these remain a staple for me.
Gildan Pocket T-Shirt
These are surprisingly soft and comfy. They're not super thick, more lightweight and thin.
GAP Pocket T-Shirts
Socks
Solid socks. A bit taller and thicker than you'd expect. I often wear these in winter or cooler months.
UNISOCK - Los Angeles Apparel
If you ever want a pair of colorful socks. I really like their bright red ones.
