http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:14:45 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:29:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Horny-Toad-shares-the-warmth-with-Goodwill?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner "November 19, 2009. Santa Barbara, CA — Goodwill Industries International and Santa Barbara-based lifestyle apparel company Horny Toad have partnered to “Share the Warmth” this holiday season. From now through December 31... announcement Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:29:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Horny-Toad-shares-the-warmth-with-Goodwill?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d21-New-boots-from-Fluevog?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Fluevog has done it again. This time, instead of mere shoes, we are treated to two new pairs of boots. With these two sets of clodhoppers, boot lovers AND Fluevog aficionados have reason to rejoice.As intimated here and here, the SF Menswear Examiner... shoes announcement Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:35:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d21-New-boots-from-Fluevog?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Papas-brand-new-bag?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Horseface for Modern Appealing Clothing. photo: Kenneth FishLife is good sometimes. Every once in a while you find yourself with free tickets to the symphony, decent parking in Hayes Valley and enough time to not only go to the symphony but also to s... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Papas-brand-new-bag?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d14-More-from-the-REI-holiday-catalog?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner As promised back on November 5th, here's a few more things to consider from REI while out doing your holiday shopping. Of course, in addition to these items, REI has hundreds of things to choose from in their stores and online including incredible de... announcement Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:20:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d14-More-from-the-REI-holiday-catalog?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Holiday-sale-and-pancakes-in-the-Dogpatch?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Holiday Flapjack Festival! Image provided by Rickshaw Bagworks By now you may be familiar with Rickshaw Bagworks and Cordarounds. One company has been featured here a number of times and the other only once. That said, you can surely count on see mo... announcement Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Holiday-sale-and-pancakes-in-the-Dogpatch?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Moleskine-for-your-Rickshaw?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner images: moleskine.comYesterday's article about the Rickshaw Bagworks Faux Suede Folio brought in a slew of email with questions as to what the heck a Moleskine is. The simple answer is that Moleskine is a manufacturer of notebooks, which is true, but... accessories Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:18:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Moleskine-for-your-Rickshaw?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Faux-suede-folio-for-your-Moleskine?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner The new Faux Folio from Rickshaw Bagworks. $50. photo provided by Rickshaw BagworksBy now, even if you are only an occasional reader of this column, you should be familiar with Rickshaw Bagworks. If not, you can familiarize yourself here and here.Jus... accessories announcement introduction Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:17:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Faux-suede-folio-for-your-Moleskine?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Shel-Dorf-founder-of-ComicCon-dies?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Why Shel Dorf in a menswear column? Because without his 39 year devotion to all things comics-related, comic books, and all the character-driven merchandise spawned therein,  very well could have remained a disposable and passing childhood ob... commentary announcement Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:54:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Shel-Dorf-founder-of-ComicCon-dies?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Fresh-from-the-Internet-news-from-Rickshaw-Bagworks-and-PACT?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner From around the Internet today we have a number of announcements well worth mentioning here. You may remember Rickshaw Bagworks from such columns as this one. They are one of many proud sponsors of the Super Market Street Sweep, an annual bike race ... announcement Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:09:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Fresh-from-the-Internet-news-from-Rickshaw-Bagworks-and-PACT?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d5-FYI-The-REI-holiday-catalog-is-out?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Just in case you didn't get one in the mail, REI has sent out their holiday sales catalog, and it is jam-packed with clothing, shoes and gadgety-goodness!If for some reason you are unfamiliar with this company here's a little snippet of info as to wh... accessories announcement Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:32:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d5-FYI-The-REI-holiday-catalog-is-out?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Its-Beardhead-hat-time?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner So, you just set your clocks back. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the next thing you know it'll be Winter Solstice time. What better to arm yourself against the cold and damp of a brisk San Francisco evening than one of these hats?&nbsp... accessories Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:16:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Its-Beardhead-hat-time?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Onsen-magic-potion-or-serious-science?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner So, there's this guy named Shaun (Sean? Shawn?) who works at the Onsen store at the Westfield Mall in downtown San Francisco. (see diagram) This guy Sean, or was it Shawn, can sell you anything if you give him half a second. He claims to b... personal hygiene review Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:16:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Onsen-magic-potion-or-serious-science?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Halloween-recap-and-a-Gilt-opportunity?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Freddie Creature Reacher. photo: entertainmentearth.comThis just in! Giltman.com is running a sale on all their Halloween gear like the Freddie Creature Reacher above ($245, marked down from $350) and they are offering free overnight shipping on sele... advice Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:11:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Halloween-recap-and-a-Gilt-opportunity?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Gray-Sweatpants-classic-basics?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner A chilly and foggy weekend morning. After some quality time easing into your day with the Internet and some coffee it is perhaps time for a bagel or pastry from down the street or around the corner or pancakes at Dave and Alonso's place. You d... basics Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:46:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Gray-Sweatpants-classic-basics?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Product-review-recap-bags-shoes-shirts-jacket-and-underwear?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Horny Toad Freedom Bear T. photo: hornytoad.comHere's a recap/update of the products recently tested and reviewed by yours truly. All of these products, within their respective segments have held quite well so far. None of them have made it to t... basics shoes review Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:39:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Product-review-recap-bags-shoes-shirts-jacket-and-underwear?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Going-commando-sort-of?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Many thanks to faithful reader, Stephen, for this and many other great topic ideas for this column. If you've caught wind of the next big thing, or just something you think is cool, especially if it's in or around San Francisco, drop me an... advice Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:43:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Going-commando-sort-of?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d19-PACT-underwear-a-product-review?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner A couple weeks ago you were introduced to PACT undergarments right here in this column. In that article you were treated to such tasty tidbits of information such as what their underwear is made from (95% Turkish organic cotton and 5% elastane) and w... basics review Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:49:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d19-PACT-underwear-a-product-review?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Halloween-tip-number-3-vintage?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner The city of San Francisco has a lot to offer. The eclectic mix of people from all over the world ensure this city's myriad neighborhoods are packed with interesting things to see, hear, taste and wear. Since this is a menswear column, we'l... advice Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:54:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Halloween-tip-number-3-vintage?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Full-disclosure-and-protecting-Americas-consumers?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced "it has approved final revisions to the guidance it gives to advertisers on how to keep their endorsement and testimonial ads in line with the FTC Act. [...] The revised Guides specify tha... commentary Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:03:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Full-disclosure-and-protecting-Americas-consumers?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Active-fashion-McQueen-and-Puma?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner Crane VS. Tiger. Huh? photo: alexandermcqueen.puma.com Four time winner of the British Designer of the Year Award, Alexander McQueen, has teamed up active wear label Puma to create a line of shoes, track suits and accessories just in case you fe... commentary Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:09:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6978-SF-Menswear-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Active-fashion-McQueen-and-Puma?cid=exrss-SF-Menswear-Examiner