Today's question comes from David L. "I've never got anything custom before. Is it worth it compared to buying something off the rack?" Long-time readers will know my number 1 style rule: Good fit will solve 90% of your style problems. After working in...
Today’s question comes from Marc: “Being asian, I’m not sure what colors to wear to fit my skin tone. A chart I found online says I have a warm, autumn skin tone. What colors would work best for me?” I hear this question a lot, and today I’m happy to share the secret...
Good things often cost money, but is a $425 pair of Common Projects really better than a $80 pair of Adidas Stan Smiths? When should you splurge? When should you buy budget? I spent almost 11 years on the production side of fashion. You probably think I’ll be shouting...
“I’m just not naturally stylish.” Does that sound familiar? Here's the truth. Dressing well is a skill. And like any other skill, you can learn it and improve. Don’t believe me? The horror Yes, that's me in high school rocking a terrible ponytail, along with glasses...
Last week, reader Oscar sent me this question: “I have problems when trying to combine colors. I prefer to wear only gray scales because I’m not sure how to match colors. Any tips?” Great question Oscar. I get this one all the time and I’m REALLY excited to answer it...
Tell me if you heard this one before: “Fashion is temporary. Style is permanent.” How about this one? “Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess.” (What? You mean you didn’t buy that stylish suit you’re wearing?) Every time I come across these on blogs or on...
I’m going to be completely honest with you right now. When I started my menswear line, I just wanted to an excuse to design and make my ultimate leather jacket. It was called the “TBO” City Jacket. Something I never revealed before: What “TBO” stood for. It was named...
I was desperate. It was the day before my flight to Austin Texas for my 4-year Anniversary. We planned to do absolutely nothing outside of lounging at Hotel San Jose and eating tacos everyday. It was a much needed break, especially for me after making the huge...