Lee Cutlip

And no, linen is not your only option.

Like it or not, there comes a time in everyone’s life when socks become one of the most thrilling gifts a person can receive. Typically this transformation occurs sometime in early adulthood, when the desperation for basic necessities far outweighs the want for some extravagant gift. While you can rest easy knowing that your socks will be received with sincere enthusiasm, it doesn’t make the task of shopping for them any more exciting. But that’s because you’ve been shopping for socks the wr…

We did it, guys. We reclaimed the white tank top. No longer is the t-shirt’s sleeveless cousin just an underestimated undershirt hidden away underneath button-downs or a ribbed top smeared with connotations of douchebaggery and a certain not-so-PC moniker. Through years of blood, sweat and a lot of TikTok ’fit vids, menswear heads everywhere have convinced the general public that tanks can, in fact, be a viable, versatile and, dare we say, total hottie move for the summer months ahead. But…

Summer is gross. Yes, it’s a time for slacking off and shopping leftover Prime Day deals and generally wearing considerably less clothing, but there’s a host of other factors to contend with, namely the oppressive heat and humidity sweeping the country that makes getting dressed feel like an unnaturally sticky chore. It’s a conundrum that presents itself every year, without fail — how does one get appropriately dressed, in the full sense of the word, without sacrificing style or comfort? As it t…

We’ll just say what is clearly on your mind: the very existence of corduroy shorts is...kind of weird? Corduroy, of course, being a fabric heavily associated with fall, while shorts remain a distinct summer item. The choice seems at odds with virtually everything about the style. But as we grapple with hotter summers and, unfortunately, warmer falls, it’s worth giving the corduroy short another look. If you remain unconvinced and are left imagining a heavy, burdensome short that constricts…

Everyone knows New Balance shoes. Along with huge athletic labels like Nike and Adidas, it’s one of the most instantly recognizable shoe brands on earth, responsible for some of the most iconic and classic sneakers ever made...and that was before Teddy Santis got involved. But while you might be able to spot a fresh pair of New Balance shoes from afar, identifying the exact New Balance models can still pose a challenge. Seeing as the brand typically assigns numbers to their shoes rather than tra…

As far as sunglasses go, few retain an icon status as elevated and iconic as Persol. Italian by birthright and totally baller by nature, the centuries-old sunglasses maker boasts a swag-infused lineup of avaitor-type sunnies and The Dark Night-aprroved shades that rivals the catologue of even Ray-Ban. You’ve seen them on all your favorite menswear icons — McQueen, of course (do we even need to mention it?) but rakish gents like Jacob Elordi and Brian Cox, too, The History of Persol: In…

It’s a debate as old as time: the Lacoste polo versus the Ralph Lauren polo. Since their respective conceptions, both have been propelled to icon status in the menswear sphere, enduring as wardrobe staples capable of appealing to a range of stylistic sensibilities, considered the pinnacle of prep by many, while simultaneously finding favor among rappers and various counter-culture figures alike. Choosing between the two, though, can be tricky. Glance at the shirts and you might think they’…

There are some outfits that stick with you, some you can’t quite shake from your memory. One outfit I can recall with clarity was worn by a friend a couple of years ago, the ensemble in question consisting of a vintage hockey jersey, shorts and pristine tassel loafers he had just scored at L Train Vintage for a mere $20. It may sound like a strange amalgamation of clothing, but it was one of those outfits that just seemed to work. Yet there was one facet of the look I found myself fixated on…

The white T-shirt has long been touted as an iconic but understated piece of menswear, thanks to the likes (and sex appeal) of James Dean, Marlon Brando and countless others after them. But despite its supposed icon status, the white T-shirt as it exists in many closets today is an afterthought, something bought out of mere necessity and then treated as such. But it’s time to start viewing it as a serious part of your wardrobe. So let go of the old, worn and probably yellowed white tees you’…