Sage advice
In the 3rd edition of his only slightly dated handbook, The American Waiter - Instructions in American and European Plan Service, Banguet and Private Party Work (The Hotel Monthly Press, 1914), John B. Goins provides this sage advice.
“Shirts should be changed as often as twice a week; collars four times. In winter, underwear should be […]
Quality v. Luxury
It’s unfortunate that the concepts of ‘classic style’ and ‘quality’ are so often thrown into the same bucket (if they are thought of at all) with ‘luxury items’ and ‘privilege’ and maybe even ‘old money’. (I think the ‘old money’ part stems from the fact that these days the idea of classic style in […]
Introductions
Hello, my name is David Valley.
I’m interested in classically styled men’s clothing, well-designed and well-constructed products, great food and drink (and the places where they can be found), civility, and quite a few other things that are integral parts of a man’s life. I’ve looked all over the web for sites that bring these […]