What to buy this week
Exclusive info on sales happening right now, where to buy loopwheel t-shirts under $40, incognito flip-flops, affordable made-in-America hoodies, and more great gear.
My newest guide for Shorts for the summer is here.
Where I bought a pair of my favorite denim right now for $150.
I spoke to chef Chuck Cruz about what gear he’s currently obsessed with here.
Sometimes I think about the need for me to constantly suggest stuff to buy. I mean how many recommendations can I really give, right? But then I look at what the other clothing suggestions online look like these days, and I suddenly start feeling like Batman who’s seen his Bat-Signal.
I’m not looking to point fingers, but we are living in an age of fashion discussion that seems so absolutely basic at times that it feels as though we’re actually moving backwards in style.
Alas, what are we going to do? On my end, I’m just going to continue what I do through the blog because I believe that the recommendations I provide, even if they happen often at times, serve people now and tomorrow. SNL is a global enterprise that is enjoyed around the globe, so why take that away from the people? These recommendations also support independent shops that are operated by great people that deserve our support.
Today’s letter has a bunch of heavy hitters that have come across my desk that continue to fuel our unnecessary spending habits: exclusive info on a couple of really great sales happening right now, where to get loopwheel tees under $40, incognito flip-flops, affordable made-in-america hoodies, hats that won’t make you look like everyone else, and more great recommendations.
THE FIT OF THE SUMMER?
A nice little button-up and free flowing pants that sit just right on some leather shoes seems to be the it fit in menswear right now—the jokes are certainly making it seem that way at least.
What seperates the boys from the men though is the overall vibe that’s achieved from these items coming together. That effortless look that feels like you didn’t even think about it when you put it together. While these levels of steeze are achievable naturally through your personality, the lack of ability to effortlessly wear clothes can be offset by dabbling into the high-end versions of these classic garments—although that’s a temporary fix that won’t get you far.
Personality > expensive clothes. Remember that.
New drop from Ernie Palo on Centre Commercial definitely piqued my interest when I saw this look. I mean, it’s pretty basic, yes, but it’s styled well. It gives off that effortlessly thrown on vibe that most fashion enthusiasts yearn to achieve naturally.
Ernie Palo is a Japan-based brand that started out in 2021 with the goal of creating familiar garments using high-quality fabrics—a mission that most brands have these days, but I’m not mad about it, if it’s good then I’m down!
Ernie Palo seems to have a myriad of styles for both men and women available across various shops around the world. Colbo was an early adopter of the brand, which you can discover at their shop in New York to get a better idea what they are all about. Neighbor is currently having a sale on their Ernie Palo selection on the site here.
Either way, definitely an interesting brand to check out if you’re looking for luxury without the bells and whistles, and more importantly, it’s a brand that I would say is in the IYKYK style category, which is always a plus—I’m simply not trying to wear what everyone else is wearing.
I’VE BEEN INFLUENCED
I’ve been getting got by IG posts recently… Jound just posted this showing off a couple of their coreline basics, and now I have a pair of their 2000s sweatpants in my cart. These have the ideal fit I’m looking for: good room in the thighs with a slightly tapered cut that doesn’t scrunch too much at the bottom.
I’m curious to know how they’re going to hold up against what I believe are the best sweatpants I’ve found under $150 though.
A GOOD T-SHIRT UNDER $50
It’s pretty rare these days to find a good quality t-shirt that doesn’t cost above $80. So when I see a brand that’s making loopwheel tees that only cost $30, I have no choice but to ask questions.
