We have always had a fondness for Ermenegildo Zegna: It’s a family-owned company, more than a century old, that does things the right way. What began as a textile mill has grown into a clothing company with a global reach. But they still make fabric, however, and make it very well. And of course they …

When you crack into the last week of February, you have worn your heavy tweed long enough, your shawl-collared sweaters, your long overcoats, your flannel trousers. You’re ready for some linen, a bit of citrus, a lightweight raincoat, a bit of optimism. Maybe a crazy Vilebrequin swimsuit, that’s as fortifying as a fistful of Vitamin …

It’s quite possible—even probable—that the first sport coat you ever acquired was a blue blazer. That makes sense, it’s as much a staple as anything in a man’s wardrobe, especially a young man’s wardrobe. As you age, however, a blue blazer and khakis is not going to register as the most imaginative sartorial strategy. But …

Fashion Week inspires awe and fear, causes excitement and exhaustion. Throw in an epic snowstorm and you’ve got an entirely new dynamic, and women trying to decide if they dare wear heels. So it’s reassuring, amidst the din to enjoy men’s clothes that aren’t fussy and smarter than they need to be: we’re looking at …

Men’s shoes are based on a few classic patterns. They haven’t changed over many years because the silhouettes can’t be improved upon. That’s why John Lobb has been in business for a very long time. So it’s rare when we get excited about new shoes—it’s like reinventing the sartorial wheel. That’s why Louis Leeman is …

February is when winter seems long and you start to get worn down by the gray days. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t have to flee to tropical islands—though the idea does appeal—you have to embrace what winter has to offer. Instead of heading south, head north. Instead of looking for …

Valentine’s Day shouldn’t come as a surprise—and yet it sneaks up on too many men. Last year they vowed not to wait until the last minute. And yet on February 14th there are men in the BG jewelry department (212 872 2570) looking frantically for the perfect gift. Stay strong, lads, help is at hand. Yes, …

There’s an exception to nearly every sartorial rule. A certain well-dressed man can make white bucks look good in midwinter, another looks perfectly natural wearing velvet slippers with a tuxedo. But one rule is hard and fast: Every well-dressed man wears good shoes. In fact, a glance downward is one of the quickest ways to …

It’s not uncommon at this time of year to retreat into your well-appointed apartment or home and catch up with your reading list. That’s the civilized way of saying: you’re hibernating in your man-cave. Yes, it’s time to drink a nice bottle of scotch and work your way through the entire Truffaut oeuvre on DVD, …

January is a time to let your beard express itself. You’re wearing your shawl-collared cardigan by the fire, reading a thick Russian novel, savoring a bit of whisky. But just because you’re thinking distant midwinter thoughts does not mean you should leave your beard unkempt. In fact, at a certain point you must emerge from …