March 20, 2012 – In a time where I often find myself reticent to leave the house, opting to click around the Internet for my clothes-hunting fix instead, carefully-curated brick-and-mortar clothing shops remain a pivotal link in the fashion food chain. It's one thing to see a black Carol Christian Poell suit on my laptop screen, its jpeg representation resembling a Men's Wearhouse special; it's another to handle the tailored material, feel its weight, and truly understand the ingenuity and craftsmanship involved. Atelier in Manhattan is a great example of the sensory experience these boutiques provide that the Internet can’t ever match — not only can you touch, smell, and try on the clothes in person, Atelier's small staff is as passionate and thoughtful as the designers they stock.

March 7, 2012 – I know, I know, life just isn't fair for men. The odds are stacked up against us! But seriously, for how long are we expected to accept expensive flannels and selvedge jeans as gospel? The number of forward-thinking, unique, provocative men’s designers is dwarfed by the dozens of fantastic women's designers. Here’s my plea for five women’s-only designers to step over to the dark side and start crafting clothes for the lesser gender. 5) Emilio Pucci Sure — black, stone, midnight, dust, darkshadow and grey are often the extent of my color palate, but when it's summertime and I’m digging myself into a shaded little chunk of beach, I want bold colors and dramatic prints to exude the joy within my soul. For decades, Pucci has defined the "wealthy heiress drinking sangria poolside" aesthetic that so many aspire to, and I'd like to join in on the fun.

March 1, 2012 – When someone complains that indie rock is crowded with bearded nerds in thrift-store tees and ripped jeans, I present Matthew Dear as a perfect antidote. His music is dark, sleek, sexualized and intense, and he’s got the look to match: with his neatly-sculpted coiffure and sharp, tighly-tailored suits, he looks like the man ready to snatch away your significant other by look alone. It's timeless, yet distinctly his own. Whether it’s at a large scale festival or in a dingy little club (I’ve had the pleasure of both), it’s a thrill to watch him on stage. He’s going to be performing at Club De Ville on March 14 in Austin, Texas, as part of SXSW — but I just wanted to talk to him about clothes. Onstage, you and your band have a sharp sense of style. Does what you wear affect your performance?

February 24, 2012 – Hello, my name is Matt Korvette, and I'm here to talk fashion. A very select few of you may recognize my name from the punk band Pissed Jeans, a group to which vulgar, negative adjectives are considered praise. Sure, I may dance like a first-time drunk onstage, secreting heated fluids from more than one orifice, but every rocker has his or her soft spot — mine just happens to come in the form of a carefully-considered pima-cotton cashmere blend. If that unusual juxtaposition hasn't already shattered your world, allow me to kick things off with the story of how I came to possess my winter coat. Last August, I was in the premiere New York menswear shop, Atelier, and came across a black shearling coat by the Lost & Found label.