Goodbye from Sprezza ✌️

A few thoughts as we close the books on 2022

It’s been one hell of a year.

I became a new dad in February, and I’m constantly looking for the right balance between life and work. I get the sense I’ll always be looking for that. But right now, I’m tired, and I need to rest.

So, I’m shutting down Sprezza for the remainder of the year to rest, recharge, and focus on making better content for 2023. Don’t worry we’ll be back up and running shortly 😃

I’m working on more guides, interviews, stories, reports, meetups/events, etc.

I can’t tell you how fun and rewarding it is to have folks from all over the world read and interact with the shit I write.

I hope y’all have a safe and restful holiday. See you nerds in January!

If you’re new here or have some holiday reading to catch up on, here’s a run down on some of my favorite pieces from 2022.

Reports

Athletic gear is the new streetwear

Clogs are the new sneakers

The growing relationship between fashion and football

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Stories + Interviews

Chatting with W David Marx about his book, Status & Culture

The wild world of Chris Black

Fit talk with Matthew Spade (aka Mat Buckets)

How Carhartt accidentally became a streetwear brand

My favorite home goods shop in London

Developing personal taste with Brooks Reitz

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Guides

Where to shop in Paris

Fall guide to men’s basics

Summer guide to shirts

Where to shop in Los Angeles

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