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Traditionally, seersuckers are worn between Easter Day/Derby Day and Labor Day.  It's very much summer attire.  But what exactly is seersucker, how did it develop in popularity, and how might you consider incorporating it into your wardrobe?  We'll discuss all that in today's article. What's in a name Seersucker is the anglicization of an East Indian take on Persian words shir (milk) and shakkar (sugar).  The fabric that got this nickname was smooth (like milk), due to its stripes, but rough (like sugar)

In past articles we've discussed how to smoke cigars like a gent, as well as given advice on Cuban and non-Cuban cigars.  With summer in the United States still well

Around this time one year ago we gave you some of the key design points that were anticipated in the (then) new iPhone 7.  We happened to be right about

While the mild climate of Peru, where ceviche was invented, makes it a popular dish all year round, it's summer in North America when ceviche really shines.  While the dish is

Some time ago we explained the hype around Bitcoin (which has mostly surged in value since the time of that article).  Some of our members have been hearing about Ethereum and

Generations of James Bond fans know the name Aston Martin.  They supply the incredibly cool cars that Bond has driven over the years.  Whether it was the iconic DB5 that

A big part of our culture at The Gents Place is the set of values which guide all we do.  While that's an expected part of our work experience, it's

Summer is almost well and truly upon us, and the season is just one more reminder of grilling...and barbecue.  While Americans are often teased by our friends around the world

It's starting to finally show signs of summer in the United States, and you might be getting those itchy vacation feet.  You might have some travel sites that you use

Today we are going to look at two podcasts that focus on building.  All gents can enjoy the pleasure of creating something and watching it grow and flourish, be it

Have you ever had a concept explained to you that instantly helped you perform better due to the insights you received?  We know how valuable that can be, which is