The Summer Tailoring Lookbook

Catch of the Day with Ari Kolender

We meet Ari Kolender on a warm evening in Los Angeles (when isn’t it?) at Found Oyster, a seafood restaurant and bustling room, people spilling out onto the street, downing shellfish and chilled red wine.

Ari grew up in South Carolina and has made his name as the restaurateur behind Found Oyster, as well as The Copper Room, Queen’s and The Red Dog. Oh, and he’s also recently published a book: How to Cook the Finest Things in the Sea.

Below, Ari discusses his background, recipe to success and what makes a perfect oyster.

The Linen Suit

As someone who’s been studying clothes for most of his life, I can tell you without fear of much contradiction that cotton and linen are the cloths of summer. You can say what you want about tropical and high twist worsteds or even silks – and personally I’ve got nothing against them –  but for tailored garments from shirts to suits, it’s got to be cotton or linen for me. And linen is the most interesting for a thousand reasons. It takes to color beautifully, there’s an unmatchable texture, and the weave provides the passage of cooling air. I may get to some of the other reasons in a bit. 

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Radio

A compilation of a few good tunes to stick on when you find yourself a long way from home and 100 miles from anywhere

Drake’s Radio, Ep. 27: A Big Drive Through Colorado

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