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Anthony Perkins jumping
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Celluloid Style: Anthony Perkins

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

Despite what Psycho fans thought, Tony Perkins didn’t have much in common with the murderous Norman Bates…apart from a wardrobe that slayed.

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Man wearing a corduroy jacket
  • Materials

Corduroy: The Fabric that’s Fit for a King

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on September 22, 2021November 17, 2021

Corduroy, despite having been around in one form or another for millennia, doesn’t get nearly the credit it deserves.

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Polo by Ralph Lauren label
  • Brands

Ralph Lauren: American Dream Meets Old-World Sheen

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on July 7, 2021July 11, 2021

The history of Ralph Lauren reveals an unlikely success story that would lead to a global fashion empire. This is how a poor kid from the Bronx conquered the clothing world.

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Close-up of a pile of polo shirts
  • Items

Tiebreaker: The Story of the Polo Shirt

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on July 5, 2021November 19, 2021

Polo shirts may be named for the wrong sport, but with a stylish, century-long history behind them, there’s little else to fault them on.

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Young Miles Davis wearing a button-down
  • Features

Audiophile Style: Miles Davis

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on May 26, 2021November 19, 2021

Throughout his career, Miles Davis’s style perfectly matched his music. He evolved from mellow to ultra-modern, but always remained a consummate dresser.

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