Some believe that Hannah Montague invented this collar in Troy, New York, in 1827, after she snipped off the collar from one of her husband’s shirts to wash it, and then sewed it back on. The Rev. Ebenezar Brown, a businessman in town, proceeded to commercialize it. The manufacture of detachable collars and the associated shirts became a significant industry in Troy.

Detachable collar - Wikipedia

My hometown.

Before yesterday I had one pair of shorts and two pairs of jeans to get me through the summerº. I needed some clothing and since we’re going to be roughing it — staying in a vacation condo with no laundry (gasp!) — I decided to get some lightweight, breathable, pants that would dry easily.

I ended up picking Patagonia’s Continental Shorts ($65) and Borderless Trek Zip–Off Pants ($85) as well as the Touring Cargo Shorts ($50) from EMS. The Zip–Off pants will be terrific for hiking in on the inner island of Kauai while also doubling as another pair of shorts too. All three roll up into tiny bundles, making packing a breeze.

º Technically I do have more than that but the past year saw me gaining back 10 of the 35 lbs I lost, so I am a little big for my existing britches.

For an immensely helpful look at traveling light please see Patrick Rhone’s My Manifesto: Travel Light..

I wish there were more items like this in the realm of mens footwear.

putthison:

It’s On Ebay
Crazy Canvas / Wool Boots
Seriously: if you know anything about these crazy boots, tell me.  They’re kind of hideous, kind of amazing, and I’m dying to know what they’re for.
Starts at $19.50, ends Monday

I wish there were more items like this in the realm of mens footwear.

putthison:

It’s On Ebay

Crazy Canvas / Wool Boots

Seriously: if you know anything about these crazy boots, tell me.  They’re kind of hideous, kind of amazing, and I’m dying to know what they’re for.

Starts at $19.50, ends Monday

That Autumn Look has to  be one of the most Autumnal outfits ever. I could easily imagine wearing all this stuff while the leaves turn.

via Patrick Rhone

That Autumn Look has to be one of the most Autumnal outfits ever. I could easily imagine wearing all this stuff while the leaves turn.

via Patrick Rhone

Oh man! I like the tops in this one (left), this one (left), this one (left), and this one (right). Oh and this one too.

Mjolk Fall 2009 Preview | The Fashionisto via nerdboyfriend

Oh man! I like the tops in this one (left), this one (left), this one (left), and this one (right). Oh and this one too.

Mjolk Fall 2009 Preview | The Fashionisto via nerdboyfriend