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Collection of bow ties on white surface
Upcycled Accessories: Giving New Life To Fabric Scraps
When we make our shirts there is often leftover fabric scraps. So we decided to upcycle them into fun and unique bow ties and pocket squares. Read more...
Blue button down shirt with checkered front pocket.
Button-Up or Button-Down Shirt: Is There A Difference?
Ever wondered what the difference is between a button-up shirt and a button-down? Find out where the terms originated from and what makes the two shirt styles unique.  Read more...
Laura posing in a suit with a bowtie
Beauty Begins The Moment You Decide To Be Yourself
Laura has always gravitated towards "boyish" clothes, but it has not always been easy for her to feel comfortable. She reflects about her own experiences with clothing and how it... Read more...
Many white buttons and one brown button.
Why We Use Corozo Buttons On Our Shirts
Corozo comes from the Tagua tree that grows in the lowland rainforests of Ecuador Peru, Columbia and Panama. Buttons made from Corozo are sustainable because the corozo nuts are durable,... Read more...
Kelly wearing and assessing the fit of a white dress shirt.
Clothing Connection
An anecdote of the threads that tie Kelly to clothing. Although fashion was not a foregone conclusion for Kelly, or her grandfather, menswear appears to be a Sanders family tradition. Read more...
A spread of Christmas items including a pinecone and Christmas tree.
How To Look Spiffy This Holiday Season
Not sure what to wear over the holidays with so many parties, family gatherings, and of course, New Year's Eve? Don't fret, we've put together some menswear-inspired style ideas to help... Read more...
Lauras Dad, brother and cousin wearing formal wear.
And The Men Wore Skirts
Kelly's Stepdad, Stuart, wrote a humorous and touching story about our wedding that provides his parental point of view on what it is like to be part of a non-traditional wedding,... Read more...
A light bulb sticking out of dirt
Sustainable Fashion: The Road Less Traveled
Explore what it means to be a sustainable fashion brand and why more and more brands embrace this approach.....even though it can be challenging Read more...
A paper broken heart.
Breaking Up With Traditional Women's Shirts
It is official. We are breaking up with traditional women's shirts. Here are the juicy details! Read more...
Made in U.S.A garment tag
Why Made in the USA?
Ever wondered about whether you should manufacture your clothes in the USA? Want to find out more about what it means to buy "Made in the USA" apparel? We have... Read more...
Man and woman wearing button down shirts
Why Are Men's and Women's Shirt Buttons On Different Sides?
Did you know that men's and women's shirt buttons are placed on different sides? We explore the curious case of buttons and the pattern making process in this post. Read more...
Pratt Institute fashion lab
Kirrin Finch Joins Pratt Fashion Accelerator
The BF+DA is a new initiative launched by the Pratt Institute that provides ethically focused designers with the resources they need to transform their ideas into successful businesses. Find out... Read more...