Weekly Roundup #6 — Western shirts, sustainable wardrobe advice, and old brands making a comeback
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It’s been another busy week, working on big projects during the day, and side projects at night, all while trying to balance parenthood, friendships, and relationships. I’m feeling the stress and impact on my body, and need to re-evaluate how to manage everything I want to get done. I’m trying out some newer things, like meditation in the mornings, and being more in tune with how I’m feeling. As of right now, I’m excited—as always—to share a few things with you all this weekend.
Below you’ll find discoveries from this week, including sustainable wardrobe advice I’m considering from menswear writer Derek Guy, a new western shirt on my wishlist, an old favorite brand making a comeback, the statue unveil of the greatest basketball player of all time, and my favorite book I’ve read this year.
Enjoy!
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1. Sustainable Wardrobe Advice I’m Considering
How To Build A Sustainable Wardrobe To Get You Through 2024 (And 2034) by Derek Guy — I enjoyed reading this article, originally published at the end of last year, and I only recently discovered it after listening to the latest episode of the “Die, Workwear” podcast.
My favorite bits of Derek’s advice are:
“As much as you can, try to buy things that you think you’ll love wearing even in 10 years.”
“The emotional side of shopping is often discouraged because it’s associated with impulse shopping. But to borrow Ms. Marie Kondo’s paradigm, you also don’t want to bring things into your home that don’t spark joy.”
“Give yourself time to build a wardrobe – at least five or seven years – and shop slowly.”
I agree with the advice given throughout the entire article except for one piece —which was a quote from another writer: “…and I promise you this – people don’t think, ‘I can’t believe he’s wearing that jacket again.” — Ms. Rachel Tashjian Wise.
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