We are living through the great surrender of the American male wardrobe. Grown men now appear in restaurants, airports, hotels, offices and even churches dressed as though they are either going to the gym or about to mow the lawn.

Nixon gave me the recipe… Now you can have it too… I’ve never been much of a drinker. Red wine makes me sleepy and brown liquors give me a terrible headache—but thanks to Richard Nixon, I became a fan of

By Roger Stone Long before a man speaks, his clothing introduces him. A well cut suit conveys confidence. A polished pair of shoes suggests discipline. But no article of clothing reveals a man’s attention to detail quite like the pocket

By, Roger Stone Long before luxury watches, bespoke shoes, or hand rolled pocket squares became the calling cards of a well dressed man, there was another accessory quietly performing one of the most important jobs in menswear: suspenders. Today they are

There was a time when a gentleman would no sooner leave his home without a waistcoat than without his watch, his wallet, or his dignity. Today, in an era that celebrates pajama pants on airplanes and sneakers in boardrooms, the

There was once a time when being a gentleman and being manly were considered complementary virtues rather than contradictory ones. The ideal gentleman was never weak, timid, apologetic, or eager to conform. He was confident without arrogance, courteous without surrendering

Some articles of clothing are merely garments. Others become symbols. The bomber jacket belongs firmly in the latter category. Like the Colt revolver, the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and the American flag itself, the bomber jacket represents something larger than its practical

Few inventions in American history have inspired as much fascination, debate, imitation, and outright obsession as the martini. Entire books have been written about it. Friendships have been forged over it. Business deals have been consummated because of it. Political

There are monuments scattered across America that inspire admiration, respect, and gratitude. Some are carved from granite. Others are sculpted from marble or cast in bronze. They stand atop courthouse lawns, overlook battlefields, and occupy places of honor in our

The tuxedo was born because one man grew tired of being uncomfortable. Before the tuxedo existed, elite men spent their evenings imprisoned inside stiff black tailcoats, heavily starched collars, and layers of ceremonial fabric designed more for endurance than enjoyment. Victorian