Ethan M Wong

Me on film, by @work_in_progress_film (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI9GFymrpRY/?igshid=10wbj7mg6sm2m

As a guy who takes a lot of cues from vintage menswear, the late 60s-70s always seemed like a place to avoid. That doesn’t seem to be the case for me anymore. With its sexy update to the elegant 30’s silhouette, it actually is appealing to me, giving me a new vibe to exude with my suits that isn’t too formal or even ivy. I just wrote a long 8k blog post and recorded a podcast about this whole thing! I don’t really like structured or overly slim suits, but I think that I’ve been able to approximate the look well with my existing wardrobe. It’s like a soft, slouchy take on the rock-and-roll suits of that era. And just like you’d expect, the #runawaycollar sportshirts, spearpoints, and deco stripe ties all fit the bill for the bold, sexy 70s allure despite being firmly 30s-40s. Read the essay now and follow @styleanddirection for more! The pod episode is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBd3I2QpfqK/?igshid=4okow8zv30ts

Two more shorts and socks fits. Camping and..workwear vibes? Idk https://www.instagram.com/p/CBG_n_hp1v7/?igshid=1ayje5c6dmvpl

Regrettably, one of the only pictures I took when I visited Saville Row. I was too much in awe lol #ethanarchives (at Savile Row, Mayfair) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEPnWmpEfB/?igshid=54wyfndlbhua

The newest episode of @StyleandDirection is out and it’s a big one: a lengthy AMA where we answer as many of your questions as we can! Questions range from what our bespoke suits would look like to what the heck is on our phone lock screen. It’s a fun pod that we are definitely going to bring back in the future. Listen now on Spotify, SoundCloud, and Apple Podcasts. It’s also the launch of our Patreon! Done to mainly cover the production costs of the pod, it’s our way keeping on schedule and providing you guys with extra menswear content. For $5 a month, this includes bonus eps (AMA/Movie Reviews) and access to our Discord where you’ll be able to talk with other menswear enthusiasts and even see what we’re watching on eBay! Show notes and patron links are in my bio and story. However before you become a patron, PLEASE FIRST DONATE what you can to organizations fighting against police brutality and are assisting the protests. They need it more than us. Justice comes first. #StyleandDirection #TheSadCast https://www.instagram.com/p/CA54r1IJOZI/?igshid=18h10ir0l9b8m

Yamamoto-San of @tailorcaid (at Shibuya, Tokyo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtPVRYpxj1/?igshid=njwyygprrfan

Another thing on the countless list of style no-nos that I’ve been doing is shorts with socks. It has a school boyish-meets-oldman charm (yikes) that is actually a bit interesting to me. In essence, it really is just thinking of shorts as “short pants” rather than it’s own thing with its own rules. I mean, you’d wear white socks and loafers with full chinos right? What I like most is that it provides a way to get a vintage-ivy charm with shorts, as most shorts menswear outfits either skew toward milsurp or “Italian summer”. It also has a bit of that “skater” vibe, since skaters have always worn white socks with their shorts. I actually refrained from wearing shorts often since it felt too “restricting” with how I approach my actual everyday style, but now I feel like I’ve finally found a way to do it that is authentic to me. Read more on the blog about wearing Socks with Shorts! Link in bio https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqJtUUpqjK/?igshid=1wgbog7627tr3

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- @ethanmwong

40s unstructured seersucker, Brooks chambray shirt, kamakura tie

Pretty soon I can’t wear all these layers

Fuck this shirt is bright, but it’s cool and it was $10

My new Alden’s

Kenji & Ethan (Wong, not Newton lol)

Drake

Dad goes out