We're back from the break! In this episode Spencer & Ethan go to their roots and talk about the beautiful menswear illustrations found in Apparel Arts. These slightly cartoon-ish figures contrasted with incredibly detailed clothing were quite formative in developing not only our taste but for learning just how creative vintage tailored style could be. We also discuss the concept of "The Esquire Man", which was pretty much the #menswear dude of the 1930s.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/08/01/dressing-like-the-esquire-man/

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Outline

06:04 - Historical Context

11:41 - Apparel Arts and Esquire Notability

25:39 - Nothing is New

26:39 - Esquire Encyclopedia

32:11 - The Esquire Man

48:42 - Nothing is New (Callback)

54:03 - Proof of Precedent/Take the Pressure Off

1:02:10 - Wrap-Up

Spencer, Ethan, and Producer MJ talk about their Pitti dreams in this latest episode. What would we wear? What would we eat? Is it like any other convention we’ve been to?

Who knows! 2024 here we come.

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Despite our non-corporate career aspirations, #TheSaDCast talks about business attire and how to wear menswear at work! We go into how Yuppie style influences modern business attire, how most guys end up looking like realtors in electric blue suits+tan shoes, and how most accessible offices won't really notice how #menswear you are anyway!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/06/27/safe-for-work/

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Spencer, Ethan, Producer MJ, and Civilian Matt come back this June Bonus episode to catch up and talk about menswear, specifically about how they've been dressing now that things truly are heading back to "normal". The full episode goes into other things like how Ethan hates tee shirts or the boys' latest obsession with airsoft.

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We're talkin' merch in this new episode: Band tees, ball caps, hoodies, you name it! Spencer and Ethan discuss how they approach merch, how wearing it is a cheat code to dressing "authentically", and how enthusiasts and brands are leaning into it, either by buying vintage merch or making it themselves!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/06/13/merch-x-menswear/

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What does it mean to dress authentically? Is it tied to your job? Your hobbies? How does it play into your style journey and trying new things? Spencer and Ethan discuss it all in this latest entry into the SaD canon.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/05/30/on-dressing-authentically/

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The Bonus Boys are back and talk about Tenet (the movie, the fashion, the concept) as well as a few of their latest suit purchases! Or maybe the purchases were made in the future...

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Classic menswear looks good, but is it practical? Spencer and Ethan say it is, especially in a regular-life context. We discuss how we make menswear work in our daily activities, from using a sportcoat practically to ensuring we have the right fabrics for our SoCal climate. We also share some of our most practical menswear garments!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/05/16/menswear-can-be-practical/

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Spencer & Ethan discuss what they think is going to happen to menswear in a post-pandemic world. Will people get into suits? Will we redefine what "suiting" is? Will every lookbook be virtually the same ivy-meets-streetwear-meets-gorp? Who knows!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/05/02/musing-on-the-post-pandemic-future-of-menswear/

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Ethan and Spencer are joined by Producers Matt & MJ for our monthly bonus episode! We hilariously talk about office supply stores, disgusting retail customers, and our newest menswear purchases!

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