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Matthew's avatar

Great post Sam. You know, I am really not so sure about the Red Wings either, but they look great on others. Really enjoyed the personal story elements here as much as the photos of the old catalogue.

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Sam Jacobs's avatar

If it's not personal, why write about it? Right?

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Matthew's avatar

Yes, I think it makes reading about menswear more interesting. I also like how short and punchy your review of items are here, in order to cover more things. Something about that concision as well as the decisiveness of opinion is an enjoyable match. Nice piece Sam, I enjoyed it.

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Sam Jacobs's avatar

Thank you. Thanks for reading and thanks for commenting!

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Carter Davis Johnson's avatar

This is fantastic! It’s wild to see the shift since the issue you discussed. The older tone is one of competent durability and relaxed being-at-home in the world and work. I’m a fan of J.crew but this side of their personality is so compelling. It seems to have been eclipsed by a more polished, brighter, (dare I say) sterile style. Things to wear, not live in.

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Sam Jacobs's avatar

I think you hit the nail on the head. While there have certainly been some great years since 2009, the last few years have ben kind of boring. And while I do like the direction in which Brendan Babenzian has taken the men's collection, I think it still pales in comparison to the - like you said - competent durability and relaxed being-at-home in the world and work.

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