The Suit Is Selling Again. Here Is How to Tell a Good One.
Suit sales are rising again, and a Tokyo tailor’s New York waiting list shows why. What the 2026 reports say, and how to check canvas, lapel roll and price before buying.
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Tandy Craftool Edge Beveler Review: Is a Basic Beveler Enough?
What Tandy’s basic Craftool edge beveler does well, where leatherworkers say it chatters or cuts flat, and why sharpening decides most of the verdict on it.
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The Tack Room Myths About Conditioning a Briefcase
Mink oil, neatsfoot oil and saddle soap were built for tack, not briefcases. What conservators found about dressings, and what bridle leather needs.
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Five Ways to Close a Briefcase
Buckle, brass lock, Italian lock, latch or quick release: five ways to close a briefcase, and why the Achilles 43.3 in Havana and chocolate uses the last.
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Leather Briefcase Care for a Long Island Winter Commute
A strong El Niño points to a wet, mixed Long Island winter. How to choose a leather briefcase for the commute and care for it through salt, slush and rain.
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Road Salt Season: Caring for Leather Boots and Dress Shoes on Long Island
A dated playbook for caring for leather boots and dress shoes through a wet Long Island winter, built around the 2026-27 outlook and road salt.
