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images and a brief description of products (mostly clothing) that I would really, really enjoy having. more for my benefit for yours - after all, people of my demographic aren't quite the #menswear crowd - but you might end up interested after all.
Standard Utility Belt - Natural- via Corter Leather; $55 Corter writes, The Standard Utility Belt is a combination of the best traits in every belt Corter’s ever offered, in a great affordable package. The leather strapping is the same used in the old Premium Belts, a nice thick saddle skirting that we have skived down to 12-14oz (about 2-3 US quarters thick). … The buckles are easily exchangeable with a flat head screwdriver if you find something else you’d like to use! Everyone needs a belt. No matter what you’re wearing, you’re going to look ridiculous once your pants start to sag. It’s so hard to choose, though, right? So many styles, so many gaudy buckles, so many cheap leather messes that will start to fall apart in six months. Fret no longer. The perfect belt exists. Three perfect belts, that is: this belt comes in Natural, Latigo, and Black English Bridle. Sure, the basic brown and black are nice (and I wouldn’t mind having those either), but I’m in love with the Natural, the middle belt in the photo. It’s sleek, it’s versatile, and - most importantly - all accounts are that it is an extremely well-made product. These belts are handmade in Massachusetts by Eric Heins, and they’re built to last. Of course, when you have a belt this nice that will stay in good condition for so long, it’ll age incredibly well too. For this price and this quality, you shouldn’t be buying any other belt.

Standard Utility Belt - Natural
- via Corter Leather; $55

Corter writes,

The Standard Utility Belt is a combination of the best traits in every belt Corter’s ever offered, in a great affordable package. The leather strapping is the same used in the old Premium Belts, a nice thick saddle skirting that we have skived down to 12-14oz (about 2-3 US quarters thick). … The buckles are easily exchangeable with a flat head screwdriver if you find something else you’d like to use!

Everyone needs a belt. No matter what you’re wearing, you’re going to look ridiculous once your pants start to sag. It’s so hard to choose, though, right? So many styles, so many gaudy buckles, so many cheap leather messes that will start to fall apart in six months. Fret no longer. The perfect belt exists. Three perfect belts, that is: this belt comes in Natural, Latigo, and Black English Bridle. Sure, the basic brown and black are nice (and I wouldn’t mind having those either), but I’m in love with the Natural, the middle belt in the photo. It’s sleek, it’s versatile, and - most importantly - all accounts are that it is an extremely well-made product. These belts are handmade in Massachusetts by Eric Heins, and they’re built to last. Of course, when you have a belt this nice that will stay in good condition for so long, it’ll age incredibly well too. For this price and this quality, you shouldn’t be buying any other belt.

Landrover Red 75 Cam Brushoff- via G. H. Bass Shoes; $119 Bass writes, LANDROVER IS PART OF THE SPECIAL 75TH ANNIVERSARY WEEJUN COLLECTION. HANDSEWN FULL GRAIN LEATHER. LEATHER OUTSOLE. LEATHER INSOLE. [Very enthusiastic capital letters theirs, not mine.] These shoes come in basic brown and navy as well, but, come on. Nothing’s going to beat these gorgeous brushed red ones. Bass has consistently been one of the biggest names in loafers over the years, and for good reason: They’re extremely well-made shoes. For a while, I owned a pair of Weejuns penny loafers that were over forty years old, and they were still in great condition. These are part of the 75th Anniversary collection and you can rest assured that, after 75 years, Bass has perfected the loafer. These have a wonderful simple style, without any silly frills or quirks, but the tassels and the red hints make them stand out. If you’re like me and you already have four pairs of loafers (I swear I need all of them!), then maybe these aren’t a necessity, but if you’ve ever considered another pair…this should be the one you get.

Landrover Red 75 Cam Brushoff
- via G. H. Bass Shoes; $119

Bass writes,

LANDROVER IS PART OF THE SPECIAL 75TH ANNIVERSARY WEEJUN COLLECTION. HANDSEWN FULL GRAIN LEATHER. LEATHER OUTSOLE. LEATHER INSOLE. [Very enthusiastic capital letters theirs, not mine.]

These shoes come in basic brown and navy as well, but, come on. Nothing’s going to beat these gorgeous brushed red ones. Bass has consistently been one of the biggest names in loafers over the years, and for good reason: They’re extremely well-made shoes. For a while, I owned a pair of Weejuns penny loafers that were over forty years old, and they were still in great condition. These are part of the 75th Anniversary collection and you can rest assured that, after 75 years, Bass has perfected the loafer. These have a wonderful simple style, without any silly frills or quirks, but the tassels and the red hints make them stand out. If you’re like me and you already have four pairs of loafers (I swear I need all of them!), then maybe these aren’t a necessity, but if you’ve ever considered another pair…this should be the one you get.

Paraboot ‘Sanary’ Shoe- via C’H’C’M’ Shop; $329 $198 C’H’C’M’ writes, Simple suede shoes featuring a ‘Montage Goodyear’ construction, a white rubber sole that is molded at the Paraboot factory & white laces to match. These gorgeous shoes were made in France, and no matter how many dumb jokes you might make about the French (you know who you are), they’ve come through again with a great product. The detail shots are absolutely incredible. They’re currently hugely discounted, but they’re only available in an 8 (men’s). Happen to have appropriately sized feet? You might want to cop these while you can. I love a nice casual-without-being-horrible shoe, and I love a nice suede shoe, and I love a sole that isn’t too chunky - basically, I’d love to have these on my feet a few months from now. Who wouldn’t?

Paraboot ‘Sanary’ Shoe
- via C’H’C’M’ Shop; $329 $198

C’H’C’M’ writes,

Simple suede shoes featuring a ‘Montage Goodyear’ construction, a white rubber sole that is molded at the Paraboot factory & white laces to match.

These gorgeous shoes were made in France, and no matter how many dumb jokes you might make about the French (you know who you are), they’ve come through again with a great product. The detail shots are absolutely incredible. They’re currently hugely discounted, but they’re only available in an 8 (men’s). Happen to have appropriately sized feet? You might want to cop these while you can. I love a nice casual-without-being-horrible shoe, and I love a nice suede shoe, and I love a sole that isn’t too chunky - basically, I’d love to have these on my feet a few months from now. Who wouldn’t?

Twill Gingham Tie - via Everlane; $35 Everlane writes, In an industrial district just outside New York sits one of the oldest clothing manufacturers in the country. This is where we made our debut collection. 100% cotton? It works in almost any setting, casual or not. Made in New York? That’s (almost) always a good sign. And don’t forget: Everlane exists to cut out the middle man, so it’s supposedly the same quality as all your high-end $100 ties, except it’s only $35? Yeah, that’s a tie I can get behind. Of course, it’s limited edition, so you’ll never have another chance to get this tie after it sells out like most of their others have. That means I probably won’t end up being able to grab it, but you still have a shot. Better go for it while you still can.

Twill Gingham Tie
- via Everlane; $35

Everlane writes,

In an industrial district just outside New York sits one of the oldest clothing manufacturers in the country. This is where we made our debut collection.

100% cotton? It works in almost any setting, casual or not. Made in New York? That’s (almost) always a good sign. And don’t forget: Everlane exists to cut out the middle man, so it’s supposedly the same quality as all your high-end $100 ties, except it’s only $35? Yeah, that’s a tie I can get behind.

Of course, it’s limited edition, so you’ll never have another chance to get this tie after it sells out like most of their others have. That means I probably won’t end up being able to grab it, but you still have a shot. Better go for it while you still can.