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EBay Roundup

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:55:56 GMT

We spend hours trawling for the best of menswear on eBay so that you don’t have to. To get a third eBay roundup each week, along with a list of the best sales, subscribe to our exclusive Inside Track newsletter. It only costs $5 a month. The savings you’d earn from just one eBay purchase a year will offset the subscription.

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Suits, sport coats, and blazers

Outerwear

Sweaters and knits

Blue Howlin Donegal turtleneck, L
Black John Elliott sweatshirt, XL
White Bryceland’s polo, 44 (pictured above)

Shirts and pants

Shoes

Ties

Misc.

Grey Lesca sunglasses
Olive Filson bucket hat
Vintage cowboy belt fittings, 1 and 2
Vintage Western belt, 38
Vintage Beacon blanket
Jacques Marie Mage frames (1, 2)

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Drake’s To Open Factory Store Online

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:11:57 GMT

Drake’s is moving their factory this week to a larger location, and with it, they’re closing their current factory and it’s accompanying factory store. For years now, bargain hunters have known that if you want some of the best prices for British menswear, you have to go to a factory store. Companies that own their factories, such as Drake’s and Edward Green, often have small retail operations located next to their factory, where they offload old season items at heavily discounted prices. Of course, the trade-off is that you have to go there — which can be cost-prohibitive if you’re located outside of the country.

Since Drake’s is closing their current factory store, they’re offloading some of their items online at a new webshop called Drake’s Archive. The online shop will be open for a limited time from Thursday, October 1st until Sunday, October 4th. Discounts will be as deep as 70% off. Note that, since Drake’s is located in London, this schedule runs accoring to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Plan accordingly.

We assume that factory store purchases are final sale, so double-check measurements. In the past, I’ve found that some of Drake’s knitwear runs small. If a sweater says it’s a size 42, that may mean the sweater itself measures 42″ around the chest, not that it’s intended for a person with a 42″ chest (I’m a size 38 in the chest and wear sweaters that are 42″ around). Although, this may not be true of all of their knits (which is why you want to double-check measurements). If you’re worried about sizing, there’s always Drake’s stellar collection of accessories, such as their ties, pocket squares, and scarves. Those are the types of items where I think the company really shines.

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The PTO Shop Fall Collection: The Finer Things

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:36:38 GMT

Today in the shop, we’re catering to those who enjoy the high life.

We just posted over a dozen new items, among them some really fine examples of silver and gold jewelry. Like these antique cufflinks, which appear to shimmer in the light because of the intricate construction. If your fingers feel a bit naked, there are new rings in the shop, such as this gold on silver with a perfect patina. Or, you can keep your tie in place with this gorgeous gold-and-sapphire tie pin.

If all that stuff is all too rich for your blood, we still have you covered. Maybe you’re not fancy, but you want your booze to be? We got something for that. Or how about his handsome stick pin, which leans more Cambridge than Hampton’s.

Get free shipping on all these items and more with offer code BLOG at checkout.

Head over to the Put This On Shop and get them before they’re gone. Keep checking back, as we’ll be posting new items every Monday!

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Things That Cost More Than What Trump Paid In Taxes

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:31:16 GMT

According to a freshly released report by The New York Times, President Trump hasn’t paid federal income taxes in ten of the last fifteen years. While serving as US President, he also only paid $750 in federal income taxes during 2016, his first year in office, and 2017. Speaking at a White House news conference on Sunday, Trump dismissed the report as “fake news,” but didn’t clarify how much he has paid. Notably, the President has fiercely guarded his tax filings and is the only US President in modern history not to release his tax returns.

The New York Times article details some long and convoluted tax schemes that are too complicated for my little blogger brain to understand. I have also never made enough money, or have had enough assets, to engage in such tax loopholes. But I tried to wrap my head around something spectacular: that number of $750. What is $750? Certainly, it’s more than $500 and less than $1,000. This, I think, is incontrovertible. But what does $750 mean in the real world?

To understand this, I tried putting $750 into menswear terms. As fashion prices have grown at more than twice the rate of inflation, with menswear leading the way, $750 might not get you much nowadays. But to get specific, I turned to Mr. Porter to see what costs more than what Trump, a supposed billionaire, allegedly paid in 2016 and 2017 in federal income taxes.

Asprey Leather Scrabble Set ($11,950)

This Scrabble set from the London-based luxury retailer Asprey will set you back nearly a whopping $12,000. Mr. Porter describes it as being meticulously crafted from leather and backed with luxurious purple silk. Of course, should you lose just one scrabble square during a drunken night of board games, this board will be rendered useless like the $17 set available on Amazon. Use this to spell “make the rich pay their fair share of taxes” to score a game-winning 100,000 points.

Lorenzi Milano Wood Ham Holder($2,735)

Lorenzi Milano is distantly related to the famous G. Lorenzi shop, both Milanese retailers for luxury goods. This ham holder was handcrafted from Canaletto Walnut wood and finished with a rotating mechanism constructed from the root of a bamboo tree. However, I can’t for the life of me understand how this is supposed to hold the ham. At my tax bracket, ham always comes pre-sliced in packages.

Japan Best Chopstick Set ($845)

Let me tell you something. If I ever use $845 chopsticks, it better not be to pick up pre-sliced ham.

L’Objet Haas Monster Porcelain Incense Holder($1,250)

If you see this $1,250 incense holder in a wealthy person’s white marble home, they absolutely do cocaine.

WohnGeist 24-Piece Tool Kit in Wood Case ($2,850)

Mr. Porter suggests giving this $2,850 toolkit to a budding artisan in your life. “Each of the 24 indispensable handmade instruments is secured to the box by a magnet,” they write, “keeping the inside organized and accessible.” Use it to fix a broken tax system that would allow the President of the United States to pay less in federal income taxes than a third-rate menswear blogger.

Loro Piana Suede-Trimmed Cashmere-Blend Travel Pillow ($1,025)

Sure, this $1,025 travel pillow — which Mr. Porter stresses is “amply padded” — might seem expensive. Until you realize it’s so soft and comfortable, it will put you into a safe, medically induced coma for the next four months, and then again for another four years if necessary. Compared to cryogenics, this is a steal!

Bellerby & Co Globemakers Mini Desk Globe($1,830)

“Hmm, where can I hide my money?” asked a man who owns this $1,830 mini desk globe.

FPM Milano Special Edition Cookstation ($11,995)

This amazing FPM Milano suitcase transforms into a cooking station, complete with a hob, cutting board, and refrigerator. Just imagine the fun adventures you’ll have:

TSA agent: “Sir, what’s in your suitcase?”

You: *inhales deeply*

Now is the perfect time to purchase $12,000 travel accessories, so don’t miss out.

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Inside Track: September 27th – October 3rd Edition

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 04:41:15 GMT

Here are our hand-selected favorites from eBay for this week, plus heads-up on recommended sales. If you’re a member of the Inside Track, log in with your CrateJoy username and password.

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#PTOMan Highlights

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:23:30 GMT

Our Instagram followers are some stylish people, so once a week, we like to bring you some highlights from our feed. Anthony layers up for fall, Sameer goes monochrome, Gerry pairs suede and fair isle and Jonathan wears white after labor day.

If you want to be featured follow us on Instagram and tag your photos with #PTOMan. Bonus points for full-body shots as opposed to just shoes or collars.

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EBay Roundup

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:23:08 GMT

Twice a week, we round up the best of menswear on eBay so our readers don’t have to. For an additional roundup, along with a list of each week’s best sales, subscribe to our Inside Track newsletter.

Suits, sport coats, and blazers

Outerwear

Sweaters and knits

Vintage orange shawl collar cardigan, XS
SNS Herning textured sweater, S (fits like XS)
Drake’s cashmere rollneck, M (fits like S)
Drake’s Fair Isle vest, M
Beige Braemer cashmere cardigan, M
Grey cashmere Braemer sweater vest, M
Brown O’Connell’s shawl collar cardigan, 42 (pictured above and might fit like M? Maybe even an S?)
Vintage University of Miami short-sleeved sweatshirt, XL
Northern Waters shawl collar cardigan, 44
Vintage blue Abercrombie & Fitch sweater, XL
Orange LVC hoodie, XL

Shirts and pants

Shoes

Ties

Bowring Arundel basketweave tie (grey, burgundy)
Grey and blue striped Drake’s tie

Bags, briefcases, and wallets

Brown leather JM Hulme briefcase

Misc.

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Style & Fashion Drawings: Baby Backstitch

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:08:42 GMT

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EBay Roundup

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:25:24 GMT

There’s a lot of great menswear on eBay, but to find the good stuff, you have to search for hours. Which is why we do these roundups, so that our readers can find good deals easily and quickly. For those looking to get an extra round-up each week, subscribe to our Inside Track newsletter. We not only cover the best of eBay, we also list each week’s store sales.

Suits, sport coats, and blazers

Green checked Camoshita sport coat, 38 (pictured above)
Chipp sport coats, 40 and 42

Outerwear

Sweaters and knits

Shirts and pants

Shoes

Ties

Bags, briefcases, and wallets

Misc.

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