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Have you ever lusted over an object to the point of obsession? For some ungodly reason, this has been my relationship with Belgian Shoes: the dainty, bowed loafers only available at their single Midtown storefront (closed on Sunday’s). They’re whimsical, aspirational, and have a way of completing a look — from formal to casual. In a sense, perfectly imperfect.
Aug 19, 2021
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oh my god?? huge need. i've been trying to make mismatched shoes happen for years...
Jan 29, 2025
I just love 'em.
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May 25, 2024
Just wrote about this two weeks ago!
Jacques Soloviere has some really funky options. It’s a love it or hate it situation but I’m obsessed with them right now. Peep their oxfords and loafers.
The Paraboot Michael is my personal fav, also love the Chambord — both will last you a lifetime.
Morjas has some amazing offerings in both the loafer & shoe department too. All the above mentions + more are in the article. Enjoy!
May 23, 2024
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Tomato season has arrived, and finally I feel justified in my love affair with a classic sandwich: The Turkey Club. I think it’s only appropriate for lunch, BUT it makes a great pairing for a lunch time 50/50 ‘tini (see above.) Oh, and I’ve never actually had one at a club — your local diner probably makes a perfectly good one.
Aug 19, 2021
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Sometimes you’re lucky enough to stumble upon something great entirely by accident and at exactly the right time. This is how I feel about Tony Shirtmakers. Tony is a one man powerhouse who designs and makes (mostly custom) shirts & shirt jackets out of his home / studio in Maine. I am impatiently awaiting a beautiful brown-olive shirt jacket I commissioned a few weeks ago that should arrive right around the time this newsletter drops. Tony also just launched a small collection ready-to-wear at No Man Walks Alone — grab a top before they’re all gone!
Aug 19, 2021
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All the pomp and circumstance of drinking a ‘tini, with a little less bite. 1.5oz of Gin, 1.5oz of Dry Vermouth, and a few dashes of Orange Bitters — stirred until ice cold and served in a (chilled!) glass with a twist of lemon or a few olives if that’s your thing. The only rule: never vodka - it doesn’t bring much to the party.
Aug 19, 2021