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What Dapper Means To You?

Laura Moffat | 03/28/2017

Traditionally dapper has meant someone (usually a man) who is stylishly or sharply dressed. But the word dapper has taken on a broader meaning and be... more

Model wearing dress shirt with striped suspenders

What is the Definition of Dapper?

Laura Moffat | 03/03/2017

Dapper is defined as a spruce and stylish dresser. Traditionally it has referred to men, but more recently women sporting suits, button-ups and bow t... more

History of Women Wearing Men's Clothing

Kirrin Finch | 02/17/2017

For many years, women were restricted to wearing dresses, and tight corsets, but things started to change in the late 19th century. Women began to ...

Plaid: Family Heritage Symbol to Modern Fashion Staple

Laura Moffat | 12/05/2016

Plaid has been around since 100 B.C, and is now ubiquitous throughout global fashion. Learn about the history of plaid, how it originated in Scotla...

Upcycled Accessories: Giving New Life To Fabric Scraps

Laura Moffat | 09/28/2016

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.

Button-Up or Button-Down Shirt: Is There A Difference?

Laura Moffat | 09/06/2016

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 s...

Beauty Begins The Moment You Decide To Be Yourself

Laura Moffat | 07/12/2016

Laura has always gravitated towards "boyish" clothes, but it has not always been easy for her to feel comfortable. She reflects about her own exper...

Why We Use Corozo Buttons On Our Shirts

Laura Moffat | 04/04/2016

Corozo comes from the Tagua tree that grows in the lowland rainforests of Ecuador Peru, Columbia and Panama. Buttons made from Corozo are sustainab...

Kelly wearing and assessing the fit of a white dress shirt.

Clothing Connection

Laura Moffat | 01/15/2016

An anecdote of the threads that tie Kelly to clothing. Although fashion was not a foregone conclusion for Kelly, or her grandfather, menswear appea...

A spread of Christmas items including a pinecone and Christmas tree.

How To Look Spiffy This Holiday Season

Laura Moffat | 12/15/2015

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 sty...

Lauras Dad, brother and cousin wearing formal wear.

And The Men Wore Skirts

Laura Moffat | 11/30/2015

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 pa...

Sustainable Fashion: The Road Less Traveled

Laura Moffat | 11/24/2015

Explore what it means to be a sustainable fashion brand and why more and more brands embrace this approach.....even though it can be challengingmore

Breaking Up With Traditional Women's Shirts

Laura Moffat | 11/17/2015

It is official. We are breaking up with traditional women's shirts. Here are the juicy details!

Why Made in the USA?

Laura Moffat | 11/08/2015

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" appa...

Why Are Men's and Women's Shirt Buttons On Different Sides?

Laura Moffat | 10/14/2015

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.