Issue #348 | Travis Kelce and the Tyranny of Too Tight Pants

Travis Kelce and the Tyranny of Too Tight Pants

If there’s one rule to know about clothing, it’s that it should be used to enhance your build, not outline it. When Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs visited the White House on Friday to celebrate their Super Bowl win, the famous tight end got that advice half right. “Kelce wore the double-breasted blazer perfectly: boxy and big, and with the confidence to pull off something that still looks unusual, even new. But his pants—my God, what happened?” asks a baffled Rachel Tashjian. The short answer? Too-tight of pants for someone who knows better.

Washington Post

Introducing the Father of All Gift Guides

[Partner] You used to roll your eyes at dad’s jokes. Then all of a sudden, you or your buds became the dads, delivering cringey punchlines that nobody’s laughing at but you. And hey, for better or worse—we’ll say better—that’s all part of it. To help you, your dad friends, or your own dad round out those bad puns you’ve all been lobbing over the plate, Huckberry has freshened up its Father’s Day gift guide with tons of great gear like mugs, pocket knives, field watches, and barbecue tools. Down the line, whether you’re headed to a concert, the great outdoors, or just the backyard, the shop is fully stocked with stylish ideas to help you really step into the role of Dad.

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The Secret Language of Watch Enthusiasts, Explained

Getting lost in the lingo? Navigating the world of watches is tough if you can’t talk the talk. And it becomes apparent quickly when someone, say, compliments your watch’s flecto (the way the light hits a watch’s face in a photo) and all you can do is laugh nervously and nod. Or maybe everyone’s sharing their favorite GADA (an acronym for a watch that can “go anywhere do anything”, and all you can think is “GADA get outta here before it’s my turn to name one.” With this guide of insider watch words from Gear Patrol, you’ll be the first one to bring up the subject.

Gear Patrol

What Are Bartenders Wearing at the World’s Top Bars?

“The balance between the timeless and the timely is usually achieved in one of two ways: using a playful pastiche of eras—midcentury furniture juxtaposed against Victorian flocked wallpaper, for example—or stripping back ornament to shape, line and color.” And that’s exactly what Overstory, a New York City bar in Lower Manhattan, has done with its uniforms, which are cut like 1930s mess jackets worn on cruise ships. They have a rosy pink hue that plays off the bar’s copper and brass fixtures, which turn a similar color under soft lighting. If the outfits don’t convince you the drinks taste better, the going rate for a Martini probably will.

Punch

• Iron and Resin Del Sol Blanket – $79

• Cigora Supreme Selection Cigar Sampler* – $39.99

• Blacksmith Ripstop Tote Bag – $37

• 877 Workshop Good Luck Lighter – $141

• Miansai Sparrow Pendant Necklace – $185

  
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