Shopping for a suit can feel like learning an entirely new language. You go in looking for a simple two-piece, and you wind up trying to decipher what “half-canvassed” means and wondering whether your ...

Men who opt for made-to-measure suits often get waylaid at the most crucial step: selecting a material. But that’s no surprise. There is a world of fabric options available, and for the uninitiated, ...

Reports about the death of the suit are greatly exaggerated. Although it’s no longer the universal Monday-to-Friday uniform, a tailored two-piece remains an essential. From weddings and work events to ...

Whether you're a beginner to all things knitting or you've been stitching up a storm for years, there's no denying that knitting terminology can cause a bit of confusion at times. Worsted weight yarn ...

Whether you're a beginner to all things knitting or you've been stitching up a storm for years, there's no denying that knitting terminology can cause a bit of confusion at times. Worsted weight yarn ...

The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Vol. 27, No. 1 (Nov., 1912), pp. 67-94 (28 pages) The different kinds of specialization, 68.--The woolen and worsted processes described and compared, 69.--Relative ...

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, five days a week. Sign up here to get it free. The window between the first cool days of autumn ...