In an age when eschewing expected amenities such as WiFi in every room—hell, even phones in every room—would sound the death knell for most hotels, the High Hampton Inn has managed to stay in business for 90 years without doing much in the way of modernization.

An American alligator belt is something I consider an heirloom piece—something to keep, cherish, and, eventually, hand down to the next generation. Not only is it an investment, but it’s also a unique personal accessory. If you've ever wondered what goes into making an alligator belt, my friend Martin Dingman shed some light on the process.  

Sid Mashburn, the owner of the Atlanta men’s store of the same name, has taken a sockless leap forward with the recent release of his own suit. Made in Italy with Bemberg lining, horn buttons, and a lot of by-hand detailing, each suit features a slimmer cut with natural shoulders, a slightly shorter length, and, perhaps most appealing, an uncommonly low price point (starting at $995 - $1395 off the rack—custom has approximately a 20% premium).  It’s a timeless look.  And what’s better, the more miles you put on the suit, the better it fits, thanks to full-canvas construction (wool and horsehair fabric sewn between the outer and inner linings act as the skeleton of the jacket), which allows the suit to breakdown naturally to your body.

Each summer, as the Fahrenheit begins to rise, nautical-inspired products start cropping up on shelves everywhere from big box stores to high-end fashion houses and local boutiques, so much so that the signature red, white, and blue hues have become more of a summertime staple than an in-one-year-out-the-next trend. It’s not hard to understand the appeal, though. Done right, nautical nods can add both classic elegance and casual beach chic without feeling contrived. And although it’s hard to beat the crisp clean lines of a navy and white French sailor shirt, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite maritime-inspired pieces.