Melvin Backman
Fashion
On the Enduring Bland Appeal of Brooks Brothers—and the Freaks Who Love It
How has this brand been around for so long?
Melvin Backman
3.8.19
Fashion
Why Fashion Nova Men’s Is a Total Letdown
The Fashion Nova woman is a snack, but the Fashion Nova man is just a plate.
Melvin Backman
6.15.18
Fashion
How a Menswear Troll Became a Trump Administration Insider
National Security Council spokesman Michael Anton's 40,000+ posts on menswear message board Styleforum tell us a lot about the people who work for the president.
Melvin Backman
3.22.18
Fashion
Torch Sportswear Brings Vintage HBCU Gear to a New Generation
Many of the brand's customers didn't attend HBCUs. What are they tapping into when they wear the gear?
Melvin Backman
1.31.18
Fashion
Is This the Coolest Street in New York?
Howard Street is a four-block stretch in Soho that has some of the best shopping in the city—and is thriving despite the neighborhood’s retail woes.
Melvin Backman
10.17.17