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Tyler
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Jun 14, 2016
Ian, would love to hear you share about the role tailoring plays in creating a solid wardrobe and how someone should go about that whole process. It often seems the fit of an item is just as important, if not more important, than the item itself!
Tyler
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Jun 16, 2016
@mattbloom Can definitely relate with you there! That seems like an interesting alternative, interested to hear what @IanAnderson has to say. I also wonder if buying clothes from retailers who do in-house tailoring (like a Nordstrom or something) is a better way to go?
FewLurston
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Feb 26, 2017
TylerThat can be hit and miss. I went to a men's retailer and got shoddy work done. It is important to find quality. Either that or develop a good relationship with your tailor. The m2m idea or bespoke is a great idea.
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This time, we’re talking to Men’s Style Buyer Ian Anderson. First, we’ll let you read a little about his background and passions. Then, we’ll turn the mic over for a community Q&A. Submit your questions in the comment section, and stay tuned for the answers in a follow-up post.
When did you start getting into the men’s style community? What got you interested—a forum, a product, a friend, a family member, a magazine? In a vague sense, my interest in menswear began when I was a kid. I grew up in a small town with no real access to good clothing and no strong sense of style (these were the pre-Internet days, after all). Back then, I didn’t know the first thing about clothing at all but I loved the idea of dressing well—I was fascinated by the sense of power and authority a person could exude by just wearing a well-fitting suit. Lots of people in my hippie Oregon town had a “stick it to the man” attitude, but I wanted to be the man, you know?
It wasn't until much later, when I was a grad student at Stanford, that my interest in clothing began to solidify. For the first time in my life, I was around people who knew how to dress well and had access to nice clothing. Unlike them, I didn’t have a suit-wearing father who could teach me how to tie a four-in-hand, but I was determined to figure out what they knew that I didn’t. Since I knew that I’d be starting my professional career after graduation, I began burying myself in Styleforum posts and blogs, and began eBay-hunting and sale-shopping so that I could slowly build up a nice professional wardrobe with my meager grad school budget.
In terms of what sort of pieces I rely on, I wear a lot of clothing in that gray area between formal and casual—Oxford and chambray shirts, cotton chinos, wingtip bluchers, suede chukkas, soft sportcoats, and the like. Pieces like that are highly versatile and keep my wardrobe flexible. Throw a pair of jeans, a field jacket, and a nice pair of shades into the mix and that’s pretty much how I dress most of the time.
What’s a small addition that can make a big difference to your closet? A great wallet. A wallet is something that you use every day, for years or even decades. It's absolutely worth spending a bit of money to get something that you'll love using - the dollars-per-use ratio is super low. Find something made out of great leather from a tannery with a good reputation, and look for a design that works for your lifestyle and signs of handwork like saddle stitching and edge burnishing. My favorite wallets come from my good friend Bellanie at Chester Mox—worth every penny, and then some. Every time I pull it out of a pocket, I can’t help but smile.
What’s your favorite thing about working here? To me, Massdrop is all about my relationships with people—my coworkers, the vendors I get to collaborate with, and all the users on the site who I chat with all day. Massdrop is built on people who are passionate about their hobbies, and I think that mentality extends to the employees at the company and brands we work with as well. We all love the products we surround ourselves with, and that’s what ties us all together.
Moreover, lots of wonderful manufacturers from around the world that had no global distribution can now be seen and purchased online. It’s never been easier to find great stuff from all corners of the world, which is really exciting to me. Whether it’s cut-out-the-middleman brands like Warby Parker and Suitsupply, or local manufacturers turned Internet darlings like Vass and Ring Jacket, the menswear world is ripe with great products right now.
If you could only wear one brand, what would it be? Ralph Lauren. In my mind there’s no brand that can do the breadth that they do, from the rugged and casual RRL line to the exquisite lavishness of Purple Label.
What is your favorite piece in your wardrobe? I’m terrible at picking favorites, but here are a couple: my grandfather’s Omega, my Crockett & Jones penny loafers, an old pair of APC jeans, and my hopsack navy blazer.