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Essays on building a house, notes on dressing well, and the small disciplines that turn an ordinary day into a considered one — gathered here in one place.
Essays
The First Dollar
Building Thomas Alan: From 5 to 9
July 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Essays
Building Thomas Alan: From 5–9
Building a menswear brand one evening at a time, without quitting my day job.
July 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Essays
Building a Home That Welcomes People
The Modern Gentleman Series
July 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Essays
Why I Started Thomas Alan
Welcome to the Journey
June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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