Jacob Gallagher

mens’ fashion columnist, Wall Street Journal

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Paramount’s drama series “Yellowstone” has gotten so popular that it’s inspiring city slickers to sport Stetsons and sheep-lined flannel.

‘Yellowstone’ makes city slickers want to dress like cowboys

Paramount’s drama series “Yellowstone” has gotten so popular that it’s inspiring city slickers to sport Stetsons and sheep-lined flannel.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A pair of Levi’s jeans from the 1880s sold for $76,000 this month. It represents a lot of history about California and immigrant labor in the U.S., says columnist Jacob Gallagher.

‘Made by white labor’: Racism was stitched into Levi’s jeans

A pair of Levi’s jeans from the 1880s sold for $76,000 this month. It represents a lot of history about California and immigrant labor in the U.S., says columnist Jacob Gallagher.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The more comfortable and unsightly the shoes, the more on-trend they currently are.

Out with Jimmy Choo heels, in with Balenciaga sneakers. Comfy shoes conquer fashion

The more comfortable and unsightly the shoes, the more on-trend they currently are.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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