We have covered many eyewear brands on this site, and it is rare for a new upstart brand to stick out in a meaningful way. Somehow, though, Hills Eyewear does that. To give a short history, the brand was started a few years ago by Iman Gadzhi, of YouTube fame, under the eponymous name “Gadzhi”. It recently rebranded, as it grew, to Hills. I was intrigued when I first saw the rebrand being advertised on Instagram. The ads and branding are super slick, clean, and modern, and there has clearly been a lot of thought and care put into how this brand looks and feels. I figured I would try a pair out, and ordered the H1’s for myself…
Read moreTPL Recommends: A Great Affordable Kitchen Knife
We usually focus on style and such on this site, but there is also likely a large overlap with the cooking community as well (I love spending time in the kitchen myself). A brand called Sakuto reached out a few weeks ago offering to send a knife over if I would share some thoughts about it on the site, and I agreed...
Read moreA Review Of Suitsupply Custom Trousers
Suitsupply has been steadily improving their custom made program over the last few years. They recently released a whole slew of new trouser customization options that allow you to choose different pleat options, waistband options, and more. I had the pleasure of reviewing a pair, and chose a slightly stretchy, lightweight, almost open-weave option from Reda in a super versatile light gray wool…
Read moreA Great Gift Option For The Ladies
It is (still!) the season of giving, and so we figured that we would switch things up a bit and instead of discussing menswear and related items, we would instead cover a great option for something you can give as a gift…
Read moreThe New Hybrid Frames from TVR
Back with a quick one for you all — this is a quick look at the new TVR 533 frame. All the usual stuff is the same: quality is great, gorgeous attention to detail, and a special hand engraved temple arm…
Read moreReview: Michael Andrews Bespoke Suits
We have covered many custom suit companies here on TPL, but one that always intrigued me specifically was Michael Andrews Bespoke. I had always heard good things about it, knew a few people who were quite happy (and looked phenomenal) in their clothes, and there are few shops in NYC that feel comfortable referring to themselves as true “bespoke”, so it was something I was keen to try, especially at what seemed to be quite reasonable prices for what you were getting…
Read moreSenszio Take 2: Two More Great Custom Suits In Review
In the never-ending quest for tailored perfection, Senszio is attempting to etch its name as a haven where craftsmanship and affordability intertwine seamlessly. For my latest suit with them I chose a double-breasted linen suit, the epitome of summer sophistication; my past experiences with Senszio had paved the way for eager expectations…
Read moreWhat A Shame: Review Of The New Frames From Lunetterie Generale
The world of high quality eyewear is in great shape these days, with lots of great offerings, and lots more, surely, to come. We’ve covered quite a bit of this on the site before, so take a look around for more…
Read moreThe Latest From TVR: The Updated 504 Model
TVR has answered our prayers. Not only have they released a new version of their 504 frame — their luxury, modern take on the timeless Arnel style frame — but they also are now offering a much-requested larger size option in 50mm. This has been something I have wanted for a while, as the 48mm sizing wore quite small for a 48mm…
Read moreFrames (That) Demand Respect: A Review of Tart Optical's New F.D.R. Collection
In the ever-evolving world of menswear, one thing remains constant—eyewear holds an undisputed position as the quintessential accessory. And when it comes to finding a brand that seamlessly blends timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship, Tart Optical effortlessly rises to the occasion. (Indeed, we have covered their frames in the past, where we also discussed a bit about the history of the brand. If you have not yet seen that article, I highly recommend you check it out prior to this one.)…
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