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Resource1960s EDC - What Did A Mid-Century Man REALLY Own?
The Gazette team explores twelve everyday carry items typical of a 1960s gentleman, tracing how men's EDC evolved from the 1920s to …
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ResourceWhy Did Men Stop Carrying Combs?
Centeno explores the historical significance of the comb as a men's accessory, tracing its origins back 8,000 years and examining …
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Resource6 Reasons Why Men Don't Wear These Anymore
The Gentleman's Gazette team explores the history of spats and identifies six reasons for their decline from fashion staple to rare …
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ResourceWhy Men Stopped Wearing Suspenders
Centeno explores the historical decline of suspenders in men's fashion, tracing their rise during the Victorian era to their fall in …
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ResourceWhen Fashion Trends & Classic Style Align
The Gazette team explores how fashion trends and classic style are interconnected rather than opposed. They argue that modern trends …
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ResourceGen X vs. Millennial vs. Gen Z Menswear Debate | Off the Cuff
The Gazette team hosts a generational discussion with guests from Gen X and Gen Z about how style, fashion, and consumer choices …
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ResourceWhat the F**k Happened to Swim Trunks?
Centeno explores the history and evolution of men's swim trunks from linen loincloths to modern designs, covering how technological …
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ResourceThe 6 Reasons You WON'T See These Wigs in HAMILTON (Or Ever Again)
The Gentleman's Gazette team explores the historical rise and decline of wigs as everyday menswear from the 16th to 18th centuries. …
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ResourceWhy AREN'T American Men Stylish?
Centeno explores why American men historically have dressed less stylishly than their European counterparts, attributing this to …
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ResourceWhy Men Are Still Wearing Sagging Pants (Stop Doing This!)
Centeno explores the history and cultural significance of sagging pants, tracing their origin to the prison system in the 1980s and …
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ResourceHow To Style A Shirt Collar Over A Lapel Suit In 2026?
Centeno explores the history and styling of wearing a shirt collar over a jacket's lapels, a look originating with actor John …
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ResourceThe SECRET Source of Classic Menswear: Military Uniforms
The Gazette team explores how historical military uniforms have fundamentally influenced classic men's clothing through color …
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ResourceWhy Did Men Stop Using A Briefcase?
Centeno traces the historical decline of the briefcase as the primary professional carrying solution, explaining how the rise of …
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ResourceWhy Did Men Start Wearing Sneakers (Trainers)?
The Gazette team explores eight reasons why sneakers have become the dominant footwear choice in modern society, including utility …
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Resource9 Style Mistakes That Make You Look BORING
Centeno identifies common style mistakes that result in boring outfits and teaches how to dress with confidence and personality. He …
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ResourceHow Pop Stars Transformed Fashion Trends
Centeno explores how rock stars and musicians have wielded enormous influence over men's fashion and style for the past century. He …
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ResourceWhy Did Men Stop Wearing Capes?
Centeno explores the history and functionality of capes and cloaks, tracing their use across 3,000 years of human civilization from …
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ResourceWhy Did Men Start Wearing Belts?
The Gazette team explores the history of belts and explains why they became the dominant trouser accessory for men over suspenders. …
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Resource7 Bizarre Military Uniforms You Haven't Seen Before (RANKED)
Centeno critiques and ranks military uniforms from around the world based on style and functionality, including the Vatican Swiss …
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Resource9 OUTDATED Fashion Trends You Sadly Missed Out On
Centeno explores nine outdated fashion trends throughout history, explaining how economic factors like fabric rationing, …
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ResourceCouples Q&A with Brian & Robin | Ask Us Anything!
Sacawa and his wife Robin answer 11 audience questions in a Q&A format, covering topics ranging from marriage advice and …
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ResourceStrange History Of Shirt Collars (From Armor To Status Symbol)
Centeno provides a comprehensive history of collars, tracing their origins from medieval armor protection through their evolution …
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ResourceWhat Men REALLY Wore in the 1960s
The Gazette team explores men's fashion throughout the 1960s, a decade marked by social upheaval and fashion experimentation. They …
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ResourceWhat Men REALLY Wore in the 1950s
The Gazette team explores men's fashion in the 1950s, tracing how the decade departed from post-war austerity to embrace color, …
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