16 Most Comfortable Clothing for Men to Work From Home In - Esquire |
- 16 Most Comfortable Clothing for Men to Work From Home In - Esquire
- Coronavirus plays role in 'agonizing decision' to shutter Danville's oldest clothing store - GoDanRiver.com
- 11 Of The Best Men’s Fashion Subscriptions - Forbes
- Coronavirus questions answered: Will less clothing mean more chance of catching the virus? [Ask the Eagle Reports] - Daily Local News
- A Fashion Historian on the Relationship Between Clothing and Disease - Hyperallergic
| 16 Most Comfortable Clothing for Men to Work From Home In - Esquire Posted: 22 Apr 2020 01:41 PM PDT  Comfort and style don't always work in tandem, but they should. There's no reason the clothes you wear to the office can't be the same options you throw on to work from home, or just to look presentable on video chats. With everything happening in the world right now, it's more important than ever to have a wardrobe that doesn't make you sacrifice one for the other. We hand-picked these options to satisfy both needs—for whatever your day has in store. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Advertisement - Continue Reading Below  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 22 Apr 2020 12:45 PM PDT Abe Koplen Clothing Co., the oldest clothing store in Danville, will close its doors for good on May 1. Owner James Cousins said the coronavirus factored into his decision to shut down the business. "It played a role," he said of the pandemic, which last month led Gov. Ralph Northam to issue a stay-at-home order, close schools, movie theaters and businesses that do not sell such essential supplies as food and medicine. A visibly emotional Cousins, who worked at the store for 15 years before buying it in 2014, did not want to comment further for this story on Wednesday. "I really don't want to talk about it," he said at the business at 214 N. Union St. in the River District. Though Cousins didn't want to go into specifics, more information can be gleaned from a recent post on Abe Koplen Clothing Co.'s Facebook page stating that "the events of the last month have completely shifted our society ... All of us have found ourselves rethinking life as know it." Of the closing, the post states: "This agonizing decision came with many tears and sleepless nights. We have pondered all possibilities and at this time, it is best for us not to continue on." Previous store owner Barry Koplen, who owns the store's building, noted that walking away from the customers was the most difficult part of selling the business to Cousins six years ago. "The hardest thing about selling the store ... it was more like a community experience than a sales experience," he said. Gracie McCullough, 75, who stopped by the store Wednesday morning to make a payment, has shopped there for nearly half a century. "They've been good to me," McCullough said. "Barry and James have been real nice to me." Koplen returned her sentiments with kind words of his own. "Gracie is the best," he said. "I wish all customers were like her." For McCullough, it will be hard to say goodbye to Cousins and Koplen. "I sure will miss them," she added while reminiscing with Koplen, who lives above the business and has been remodeling parts of the store the last two weeks. "I shopped here for all three of my kids." Curtis Strader, 77, bought his first tailor-made suit from the store in the 1980s. It was ordered by Koplen, Strader pointed out as he dropped by the store. "I've been a customer for about 30 years or more," Strader said. "Curtis was dapper," Koplen, 74, said while the two recalled the decades they've known each other. It was in the 1880s when Koplen's great-grandfather, Max Koplen, opened M. Koplen men's clothing store in the River District. His son, Abe — Barry's grandfather — branched out in the 1930s by opening Abe Koplen Clothing Co. down the street from his father's store. When Abe Koplen died in 1956, Barry's dad, Albert, took over Abe Koplen Clothing Co. and operated it until his death in 2011. "When dad passed away, I inherited the store," Barry Koplen said. The two businesses operated until M. Koplen closed in the early-to-mid 1960s, leaving Abe Koplen Clothing Co. The store has sold suits, hats, shoes, coats and other items. It was the only store that had an integrated staff while the local African-American community boycotted segregated businesses, Barry said. Diana Schwartz, executive director of the River District Association, called the store's closing "a horrible loss." The business holds so many memories for people who provided clothing rentals for weddings, proms and other events, she said. Cousins' store was still recovering from the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Michael in October 2018 when the pandemic hit. "When you're already recovering from a past disaster, it's just beyond impossible," Schwartz said. Schwartz said she is seeking funding from the state and federal governments and other organizations to provide help for local businesses and keep them from closing. "Unfortunately, we haven't seen the end of this pandemic yet," she said. Prospective tenants have expressed interest in the building, Barry Koplen said. Abe Koplen Clothing Co. Barry Koplen, former owner of Abe Koplen Clothing Co., talks about the store's history during an interview Wednesday morning. The store, which first opened in the 1930s and is now owned by James Cousins, is closing for good on May 1. Abe Koplen Clothing Co. Barry Koplen (left) reminisces with long-time Abe Koplen Clothing Co. customer Gracie McCullough at the store Wednesday morning. The business, owned by James Cousins, is closing its doors for good May 1. Abe Koplen Clothing Co. Barry Koplen, former owner of Abe Koplen Clothing Co., talks about the store's history during an interview Wednesday morning. The store, which first opened in the 1930s and is now owned by James Cousins, is closing for good on May 1. Gallery Hide Titles | ||||||||||||||||||
| 11 Of The Best Men’s Fashion Subscriptions - Forbes Posted: 22 Apr 2020 12:00 PM PDT Taking the guesswork out of your wardrobe, ironically, takes some work. Shopping for essentials and accessories alike that align with your taste takes time, research, money... in other words, it can be a serious commitment. That's where subscription boxes come in. Subscription boxes for men and men's fashion do the heavy lifting for you (generally, if you could call it that). There are a couple kinds: ones that upgrade your essentials or accessories, and others where a personal stylist takes the time to know you and send you what they think will align with what you want. From there, all you have to do is wait a little time for your box to arrive. Depending on what service you choose, it'll be either a stylist's idea of what you like... or a pleasant surprise.  Wouldn't you be as excited to receive your first box? GettyIn any case, subscription boxes are surprisingly cost-effective—saving you both time and cash. The prices for the individual items in each box usually cumulatively surpasses that of them boxed together. These services do the work for you and deliver it to you in a box every month or quarter, depending. Check out below for seven of the best fashion subscriptions boxes for men around and skip the lines at the mall. Nordstrom Trunk ClubNordstrom's own styling service has you build a profile before you're assigned a personal assistant. You'll be asked about your personal style on a workday, on a weekend, if you're a slim or regular fit, where you typically shop (and how much you spend), any issues you want your personal stylist to know, and your sizes. You'll even be asked which colors you hate wearing. Then you'll be given the option to receive new clothes every month, two months, or three months. It's one of the most thorough fashion boxes around we've seen—tailored just to you. If you need a consistent, sophisticated style upgrade, check it out. Basic ManWe could all use an upgrade to our undies, socks, and undershirts. Basic Man has you covered by first asking your size (obviously) for each of your basics, then you subscribe. It's as simple as that. The key proposition here: you'll never have to worry about your basics ever again. You'll get a new box every month with fresh socks, underwear, and an undershirt in a different color than the previous month's. It definitely eliminates a step when it comes to your shopping. Stitch Fix MenStitch Fix is all about getting to know you and your personal style. It all starts with a really comprehensive quiz that asks you about your shopping experience, personal preferences, and sizing. Then you'll be assigned a stylist who will hand-pick five pieces for you to try on at home. Return what you don't like, and re-up your Stitch Fix whenever you feel like it. There's no recurring fees, shipping and returns are totally free, and you'll be getting big items—no hats per se, but pants, shirts, jackets, and more. To get a good sense of how they pair you, check out their style guide. Bespoke PostBespoke Post is one of the true innovators in the subscription box space. Every month, you get a themed box with all sorts of goodies. (Don't worry, you can preview the box before it gets shipped to you, and you can skip it if you're not a fan.) The boxes go way beyond just fashion, each according to its theme. For example, the "Over Easy" box comes with a cast iron skillet, pot holder, Bloody Mary mix, and and pancake mix. The "Slumber" box is just a really silky-smooth duvet cover. And the "Forge" box is a beautiful knife with a luxe leather cover. Each box is a small step forward toward a more elevated and sophisticated life—not just a new shirt that suits your personal style. And you'll save more cash than buying each of these individual items; according to the brand, each box is worth at least $70, but only costs $45. If you're in the process of upping your accessories, it's pretty much a no-brainer. Gentleman's BoxGentleman's Box makes your accessory shopping a whole lot easier. There are a couple subscription options: for $29 per month, you get a monthly box with four to six elevated accessories. Wallets, ties, bracelets, and the like. Or, for $100 per quarter and an ongoing membership, you'll get a seasonal box with more luxe accessories. Headphones, watches, and more. Much like Bespoke Post, it's not as tailored to your personal sense of style. Rather, it's the brand's point of view on what makes a gentleman—a little more on the dapper side than drab. You get to keep all the items, feel fancy, and enjoy a surprise every month. SprezzaBoxSprezzaBox takes the guesswork out of accessory shopping with boxes that contain everything a gent needs, from pocket squares to cufflinks—and even accessories like sunglasses and pocket knives—all from a diverse group of brands. For $29 per month (although there are cheaper plans if you commit for a longer period of time), you'll get a monthly curated box of dapper goods that add subtle pops to your wardrobe. Getting hitched soon? SprezzaBox even offers custom groomsman boxes with everything you need for your big day. If you're not sure where to start, check out SprezzaBox's guide to get a little perspective on where they're coming from. It's an illuminating little expedition. Menlo ClubAnother fantastic option for a box that gets to know you to deliver just what you like. Menlo House's Menlo Club start with a short quiz about your style—are you more "casual" or more "classic"?—and fit to pick just the right duds to be delivered to your door. For only $60 per month or $75 per season, you'll get a box each month of curated Five Four, Grand AC, and New Republic clothes. You'll get 2 items a month, and shipping and returns are totally free. Membership also comes with a curated newsletter and discount at Menlo House for any extra clothes you want. 8. Frank & Oak Style Plan For MenFrank & Oak's excellent Style Plan starts with a questionnaire about yourself, then jumps right into your stylist providing you with curated boxes—the only upfront fee is a $25 styling fee. Each month, you'll be able to preview your box, filled with four of the most on-trend items in the market today, ranging from $29 - $149 in value. Once you get the box, you'll have 30—that's right, thirty—days to return what you don't want, and keep the rest. You'll save up to 20% on regular Frank & Oak items you want to keep. BombfellBombfell works a lot like other stylist-led subscription boxes that are tailored looks for the office. You start with a questionnaire and then a stylist gets back to with your curated outfit—all for only a $20 styling fee. You then get 7 days to try on the clothes and return the ones you don't want. For the ones you do love, well, that $20 fee goes toward them. And them more you keep, the more you save: two items nets you a 10% savings, and four gets you 20%. Each look is curated, sophisticated, and suave. Time to re-up your work outfits. Watch GangInto watches? Then it's hard to think of a better subscription box for you. Grow your watch collection exponentially with Watch Gang. Starting at only $50 per month (though tiers go up from there), you'll get a watch every month that's worth at least $150. The Watch Gang starts with a short inquiry into what you like—metals, leathers, more chic or more rugged—and curates your picks for you from top brands like Fortuna, Jack Mason, and more. Every watch is yours to keep. Hard to think of a better way to grow a budding watch collection. Amazon Prime WardrobeAmazon Prime Wardrobe is an excellent way to try before you buy—and it's just for Amazon Prime members. While it's not quite a subscription, it basically works like this: you see a few items you like (of eligible items) on Amazon, you get them shipped to you. You have seven days to try it on. If you like it, you'll be charged for it, and if you don't, just return it, no sweat. You can try up to eight items at a time, all in the comfort of your own home. Keep track of what you want to keep and return in the "orders" section of the site; each box comes with a return label in case you're not feeling something. And if you need a little guidance, for an extra $5, go for Amazon Personal Shopper, where a stylist will help you pick your items.  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 22 Apr 2020 01:22 PM PDT  (Updated April 8, 2020) Since the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Pennsylvania in early March, we solicited questions from readers to help us know how to best to cover the spread of the virus, which was deemed a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Some of the questions we answered in the course of our reporting. Those questions, and their answers, are below. We will update this story as we get more questions. If you have one, complete the form at the bottom of this page. Will wearing less clothing (i.e. shorts and T-shirts) in the warmer weather increase one's chances of catching the virus? No. The virus is spread mainly from direct person-to-person contact. The virus can spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. If you're within six feet of an infected person there is a risk that those droplets can make their way into your mouth or nose and infect you. When are the self-employed who are not essential able to sign up for unemployment through the Cares Act?The state Department of Labor & Industry said April 13 that the federal disaster relief unemployment program that covers workers not typically covered by normal unemployment should be up and running within two weeks.That programs covers people who are self-employed, or so-called "gig workers" who work on a freelance basis. When are we going to start using the two drugs that have been shown to cure it ? We can't wait for FDA approval.There is no known treatment against the coronavirus. While President Donald Trump has suggested that two long-used malaria drugs could work, top health officials have pushed back on that claim. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said there is not enough evidence to prove these drugs will work against the virus. Can my pet (dog) contract the virus and pass it on to other people?This question was answered in early March, but information has changed. On March 30 Science magazine published an article stating pets were testing positive for COVID-19 in several spots around the world and that the animals apparently acquired it from people who were infected with coronavirus that were living with them. The Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has developed a COVID-19 test for pets. If you get the corona virus, can you get it again?There are reports of people testing positive for the coronavirus twice in China, Japan and South Korea. But it is unclear whether these people were actually reinfected or if there were errors in testing. People discounted the severity of the coronavirus compared to the routine flu. Are there statistics to show how many are dying from the flu?Pennsylvania's Department of Health reported 102 flu-related deaths during the 2019-20 flu season, which began in October. Since March 6, by contrast, there have been 240 deaths in the state from COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. One important distinction between the flu and the coronavirus is that a vaccine is available for the former. Why isn't Berks County letting us know where COVID cases are located in the county? This is essential as we go for essential groceries, etc.Berks County does not have a health department, and the county Department of Emergency Services does not track known positive cases within Berks. DES Director Brian Gottschall wrote an explanation for this stance on the county's website: "Berks County does not have the information to publicize it. That aside, knowing what municipality a positive test is in does nothing except potentially create a false sense of 'security' in other municipalities as the number of known positives is much smaller than the number of people in the community who actually are positive." How does the distribution of age ranges of positive cases compare with the distribution of age ranges in the general population?For those under 25, it's hard to answer that question. The Pennsylvania Department of Health uses different age brackets than the U.S. Census. But here is a rough breakdown of the age groups and the corresponding positive cases of COVID-19:
SOURCES: Pennsylvania Department of Health, U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2013-18 5-year estimates. Watching the news on TV I see where areas of the country have been putting up centers where those inflicted with the Coronavirus will be taken for treatment and quarantine so as to prevent further spread of the disease. I have not seen any news on an effort to provide this same course of action here in Berks County. Am I missing something here. Will we be relying on home care for the less sick which will only cause more spread of the virus?Right now, county residents who have tested positive are told to quarantine at home if their symptoms are mild or are staying at the hospital if their symptoms are serious. We know that local officials are identifying possible locations for centers if they are needed but nothing has been announced yet. It appears our local hospitals in Berks have enough capacity at this point, but that may not always be the case in the future. Seniors who need to go for groceries need to know where the virus cases are popping up in Berks County. Why aren't these areas reported?Berks County doesn't have a health department that reports specific locations, and the state Department of Health doesn't provide that level of detail. We need to know where these people have been in the last two weeks! Why will you NOT provide this information? Did they go to Walmart?Berks County doesn't have a health department that reports specific locations, and the state Department of Health doesn't provide that level of detail. Are coin-op laundromats required to close? It would be reckless to require people to keep a bunch of dirty laundry at home.Dry cleaning and laundry services were originally listed among the businesses that had to close their physical locations. But Gov. Tom Wolf backtracked on that after hearing from Pennsylvanians that depend on those services. When are we going to start using the two drugs that have been shown to cure it ? We can't wait for FDA approval.There is no known treatment against the coronavirus. While President Donald Trump has suggested that two long-used malaria drugs could work, top health officials have pushed back on that claim. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said there is not enough evidence to prove these drugs will work against the virus. Do you think it'll be a longer quarantine period past April 30, 2020?On Wednesday, Gov. Tom Wolf expanded his stay-at-home order to the entire state through at least April 30. Schools are also closed at least through April 30. Why are we only testing people who have been out of the country? If you have symptoms can you be tested if you have been to NYC or Seattle?The state's criteria, as of March 12, were for patients who were in close contact with someone who had COVID-19, or who had traveled to an affected country. The state has a limited number of tests available, so patients have to meet a certain criteria before getting one. I was informed that Reading, PA has its first case of the coronavirus. Is this true?The first case in Berks County was reported March 18; however, state officials didn't say where the patient was from. How long does it last on hard surfaces?The virus was detectable in aerosols for up to three hours, up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. We are expecting to visit a dinner show to see "Grumpy Old Men." What is the status of the show being cancelled or postponed?The Dutch Apple Dinner Theater has suspended all performances until April 16, according to their Facebook page. Will the school days off have to be made up?The governor stated that no school district would be penalized if if fails to meet the 180-day or school hour requirement. Can you please list coronavirus testing sites in Berks County? If there are none, please let the readers know that as well.Testing is done at the state, commercial and hospital labs, samples are taken by a physician and sent to the lab as it is done with any kind of medical testing. Define "non-essential" business closings. Seems it's a suggestion rather than a mandate. Very confusing. Many non-essentials open.Non-essential businesses include public-facing industries such as entertainment, hospitality, and recreation facilities, including but not limited to community and recreation centers; gyms, including yoga, barre and spin facilities; hair salons and barber shops, nail salons and spas; casinos; concert venues; theaters; sporting event venues and golf courses; retail facilities, including shopping malls except for pharmacy or other health care facilities within retail operations. Ask the Eagle about coronavirus | ||||||||||||||||||
| A Fashion Historian on the Relationship Between Clothing and Disease - Hyperallergic Posted: 22 Apr 2020 12:18 PM PDT
"Clothing can both harm and protect us," says fashion historian and author Dr. Alison Matthews David. For centuries, accessories like hats and gloves have been used as shields and even tools of self-defense. But clothing has also been an insidious "carrier of disease." On Tuesday, Matthews David was invited by New York City's National Arts Club to share her research in a Zoom talk titled "Fashion Victims: Germ Warfare." (The presentation drew heavily from her book Fashion Victims: The Dangers of Dress Past and Present.) The topic is only timely, as we consider what to wear and how to protect ourselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do virus particles spread through clothes? Should we wash our clothes every time we leave the house? These anxieties, Matthews David revealed, are nothing new. In Victorian times, people believed long skirts dragged all kinds of diseases — a 1900 cartoon from Puck magazine shows a maid dusting off clouds of influenza and typhoid from one such skirt. (Typhus did, in fact, travel through clothes that couldn't be laundered.) To help combat this, in the early 20th century, women began carrying around skirt grips to hitch up the trailing fabric. Matthews David suspects that the switch to shorter skirts had at least something to do with paranoias around hygiene.
Large, voluminous skirts, known as crinolines, are also being revisited as early forms of "social distancing." While this seems funny at first, Matthews David says that women really did think of the skirt that way — it "gave them space in public," so that "people couldn't touch or grab them." Similarly, broad-rimmed hats created a kind of protective orbit, preventing people from encroaching (in one caricature, a woman pokes a man with her hatpin for sitting too close to her on the train). The hats and skirts were social measures reflective of their era, but their relevance to our current moment is hard to overlook. A hoop skirt might be useful on those infrequent grocery trips.
Today, in pandemic times, "we're all rethinking about what we touch," said Matthews David. We're asking ourselves things like, "Should I wear gloves?" According to the historian, if we were to time travel to the 1800s, any member of the elite class would probably be disgusted by the suggestion of leaving the house without gloves — shaking with one's bare hands was considered downright dirty.
The other major clothing item we're all thinking about is, of course, masks. In one of her cleverly illustrated slides, Matthews David compared the masks that plague doctors wore — equipped with a beak infused with sweet smells, which were thought to be protective — to the "more modern" prototypes being fabricated by the likes of Chanel.
Once upon a time, masks were considered fashion items "to protect ladies from dust and wind," Matthews David pointed out. But today, in Western culture, masks have primarily become signs "of suspicion and distrust" (the masked bandit). When I asked Matthews David if she had to predict one change in how we dress after this pandemic has hopefully passed, she asserted, "Social practice around clothing will change […] From a Western consumer perspective, I imagine that the cloth mask will become a staple in many wardrobes, especially in urban areas and close quarters like supermarkets. We'll start carrying them around with us and put them on when necessary."
Our relationship to clothing is arguably already evolving, as we share our work-from-home outfits and dress for comfort. In an email exchange, Matthews David shared that she's been thinking about "all the women sighing with relief in terms of going braless" and "whether women's dress tends to shift more than men's after times of crisis." (Consider the 1920s, when women's dress radically changed after World War I.) As she touched upon during her talk, there is a powerful link between our mental and psychological health and what we wear. Major shifts like the pandemic we are experiencing now make us grow more conscientious of this connection, as some of us find newfound pleasure in putting on a nice outfit to run a supermarket errand. At the end of the talk, which you can watch in full on YouTube, a listener asked Matthews David what measures she takes, if any, to avoid the various "dangers" of fashion in our present moment and beyond. Her advice: "I'm very careful to launder everything before I wear it."  |
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