Basic?

Why are Japanese brands labelled as "boring," while Western minimalism is given a pass? My thoughts on algorithm-driven taste, lack of effort, and the…

20 hrs ago • Chris Maradiaga

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I'm Not A Hater, But I Am A Hater: The Current State of Menswear Discourse & Fashion Bros

From Throwing Fits to Jake Woolf to Comoli — an honest look at menswear’s drama, gatekeeping. And yes, unfortunately, Chris Black’s line too.

Dec 14 • Chris Maradiaga

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Fabric First, Silhouette Second: An Interview with William McNicol

“What I share is my world — hopefully a place people not only want to enter, but remain in.”

Dec 7 • Chris Maradiaga

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November 2025

Bad Influence, Good Taste: A Duchump State of Mind

We're spiralling — talking about brown clothes, Japanese brands, Monkey Shoes, visiting Paris, and a very, very sweet life update.

Nov 26 • Chris Maradiaga

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Corduroy Is For The Baddies

A look at Sono’s Bo Bomber, the quiet revival of corduroy, and the latest from Polyploid, Rier, and Tarvas. Thoughtful design, conscious shopping, yadda…

Nov 8 • Chris Maradiaga

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October 2025

I Spent $18,000 and All I Got Was This Post

Thoughts on fashion’s latest debuts — Bottega Veneta, Jil Sander — with detours into Lea Boberg, Lauren Manoogian, and the brands quietly shaping style…

Oct 15 • Chris Maradiaga

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September 2025

Very Nice Niceness

It's okay, daddy's back. Summer break’s over — new brands, sneaky pickups, and a new round of weekly picks. From Niceness to Barbell to Bisown, this…

Sep 21 • Chris Maradiaga

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August 2025

We Need More Hot Dogs at Runway Shows

From Gabriela Coll to Niceness — we're going over a few FW25 highlights.

Aug 15 • Chris Maradiaga

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Cringe Culture

Get over it.

Aug 7 • Chris Maradiaga

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July 2025

The Return

Lemaire let me down, Martens lifted me up. Also — Working, Colbo, and my most elite footwear rotation yet. Hello, I've returned.

Jul 17 • Chris Maradiaga

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June 2025

No Paris? No Problem!

Flight prices were wild, so we’re covering Paris Men’s Fashion Week from home. Expect nothing but chaos. Saddle up and ride.

Jun 26 • Chris Maradiaga

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$500 for Adidas? Nope.

The classic roundup returns with standout pieces from ssstein, Comoli, and Blurhms, and a hot take — might be about those sequin Adidas that just…

Jun 6 • Chris Maradiaga

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