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Why Bespoke Shoemaking Is Dying — and How to Revive It
Why Bespoke Shoemaking Is Dying — and How to Revive It
Bespoke shoes probably aren’t for you. Most people can find ready-to-wear shoes that fit very well and appear nearly as elegant as a handmade pair. Quality, factory-made shoes—like the ones... Read more...
Recapping Year 1 of Building a Menswear Store
Recapping Year 1 of Building a Menswear Store
The date was December 13, 2024. I was walking North on Fairfax Street, headed to my nearly ready to open store on Cameron Street thinking about the previous few months.... Read more...
Welcoming Chris Kidd to the OHP Team
Welcoming Chris Kidd to the OHP Team
The staff at OHP has officially doubled in size! If you’ve been in the shop lately you’ve probably already met Chris Kidd, our new Director of Sales. I’ve known Chris... Read more...
How I Tore the Golden Handcuffs Off and Created the Most Unique Menswear Store in the DMV
How I Tore the Golden Handcuffs Off and Created the Most Unique Menswear Store in the DMV
My curiosity has driven me toward a wide range of professional directions. When I was a student at St. Stephens & St. Agnes a little over a decade ago, I... Read more...
Steal His Look: The Dad Edition
Steal His Look: The Dad Edition
It’s almost Father’s Day, so we figured we’d give the classic Dad look an upgrade. With the right pieces, your father's style can become less of a punchline and more... Read more...
How to Dress for the Room: Mastering Environmental Elegance in Menswear
How to Dress for the Room: Mastering Environmental Elegance in Menswear
The man who dresses well for a room isn’t showing off. He’s showing respect. A soft-shouldered sport coat in a quiet restaurant. Belgian loafers and linen in a garden setting.... Read more...
Graduation Gifts Worth Keeping
Graduation Gifts Worth Keeping
With graduation season here, we teamed up with our neighbors at The Shoe Hive to curate a few ideas for the newly graduated—those entering the next chapter of life with... Read more...
How to Handle Spring Showers Like a Soldier
How to Handle Spring Showers Like a Soldier
The Coherence AL II Trench Coat is more than just outerwear; it's a testament to enduring design and functionality. Drawing inspiration from WWII military garments and the iconic style of... Read more...
The Foolproof Formula for Summer Knitwear
The Foolproof Formula for Summer Knitwear
Understated. Uncomplicated. Unfailingly Reliable. When the weather warms up, most guys reach for short sleeves and call it a day. But if you want a wardrobe that actually works for... Read more...
The OHP Gift Guide 2024
The OHP Gift Guide 2024
If you're like me, you need a little help getting your loved ones gifts. Here are some suggestions for evaluating options based on the inventory I have at Old House Provisions.... Read more...
How wide should trousers be?
How wide should trousers be?
The easiest and most fashionable answer these days is, "However wide or narrow you want? You do you." In a free country, however, this adds nothing interesting to the conversation. Furthermore, what... Read more...
"What is Bespoke?" My reply from Tourrettes-sur-Loup
"What is Bespoke?" My reply from Tourrettes-sur-Loup
In menswear, June through August is the buying season for the following spring. This is normally a busy time, but it’s made busier by the fact that it is the... Read more...
Tokyo Shoemakers: Seiji McCarthy
Tokyo Shoemakers: Seiji McCarthy
Seiji McCarthy has been making waves lately. Although he's a relative newcomer among the Tokyo based bespoke shoemakers, the image he has established is one of the most impressive for both... Read more...
Tokyo Shoemakers: Kiyo Uda
Tokyo Shoemakers: Kiyo Uda
Kiyo Uda, full name Kiyonori Udagawa (@Kiyo0127 on Instagram), may be unfamiliar to some shoe enthusiasts. This has little to do with his skill level, though. Unlike many other bespoke... Read more...
A folded pocket square is more "sprezzatura." Change my mind.
A folded pocket square is more "sprezzatura." Change my mind.
The term sprezzatura is one that you'll probably hear a lot at Old House Provisions. For those hearing about it for the first time, it refers to deliberate carelessness and... Read more...
Tokyo Shoemakers: Summary
Tokyo Shoemakers: Summary
The first 12 days of my ~3 week trip were spent training with Uda-san. He's a one man workshop for his brand Craftarts and is also a partner in another brand... Read more...
Ring Jacket Visit
Introducing Old House Provisions + Japan Travels Preview
The menswear scene in the Washington DC area is perplexing. DC is simultaneously a holdout in classic menswear given the necessity of dressing well in the professions that dominate the city: politics,... Read more...