Mastodawn

Daniel Hakimi 2h ago

stuff I tried on at Saks Fifth Avenue

literally, the titular location, the one on Fifth Avenue

https://subtlevariations.substack.com/p/stuff-i-tried-on-at-saks-fifth-avenue

stuff I tried on at Saks Fifth Avenue

literally, the titular location, the one on Fifth Avenue

Morning Mist

Daniel Hakimi 1d ago

my grandfather's nemesis

it tried to kill him

https://subtlevariations.substack.com/p/my-grandfathers-nemesis

my grandfather's nemesis

it tried to kill him

Morning Mist

Daniel Hakimi 2d ago

Scenes from a secret bespoke fitting

you might guess who it's with

https://subtlevariations.substack.com/p/scenes-from-a-secret-bespoke-fitting

Scenes from a secret bespoke fitting

you might guess who it's with

Morning Mist

Daniel Hakimi 2d ago

Apparently Allbirds stopped making shoes and became an AI company instead. And their stock skyrocketed. What?

https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/04/ai-everywhere-allbirds-sneakers/686833/

The Tyranny of AI Everywhere

Sneakers? Why stop there?

The Atlantic

Daniel Hakimi 3d ago

Italy part one: the Pre-Pitti Party

from the moment I landed in Milan to the opening party, hosted by Michael Andrews Bespoke.

https://subtlevariations.substack.com/p/italy-part-one-the-pre-pitti-party

Italy part one: the Pre-Pitti Party

from the moment I landed in Milan to the opening party, hosted by Michael Andrews Bespoke.

Morning Mist

Daniel Hakimi 4d ago

a year on shopmy

I like it. here's why.

https://subtlevariations.substack.com/p/a-year-on-shopmy

a year on shopmy

I like it. here's why.

Morning Mist

Show thread

Daniel Hakimi 5d ago

On top of that, the idea of "hereness," in 2026, no longer stands in opposition to Zionism. Half the Jews in the world live in Israel. If Neo-Bundists want an excuse to be antizionist, Bundism does not provide it.

Daniel Hakimi 5d ago

Reminder: Bundism has been proven wrong. This renewed interest in Bundism is absurd. It is, as Debbie says, indefensible. Bundism failed miserably; when push came to shove, it turns out they tried *not* to defend themselves, and all the people they had hoped would help them just... didn't.

https://www.rootsmetals.com/blogs/news/yes-the-bund-was-wrong

yes, the Bund was wrong

THE JEWISH LABOR BUND The Jewish Labor Bund was a socialist, anti-Zionist party formed at the tail end of the Russian Empire, which advocated for democratic socialism, secular Yiddish culture, Marxist principles, and, most importantly, Jewish national and cultural autonomy within a multinational, democratic state. The

Roots Metals

Daniel Hakimi 5d ago

five "mid-market" brands making quality dress shoes and boots

these brands provide incredible value and incredible shoes, and you need to be a real nerd to find any issue with them. I'm roughly talking $300-500.

https://subtlevariations.substack.com/p/five-mid-market-brands-making-quality

five "mid-market" brands making quality dress shoes and boots

these brands provide incredible value and incredible shoes, and you need to be a real nerd to find any issue with them. I'm roughly talking $300-500.

Morning Mist

Daniel Hakimi 6d ago

three very fancy casual jackets I've tried on lately

one from the Armoury and two from the Anthology, both known for very high-end tailoring, but both of whom develop casual styles as well

https://subtlevariations.substack.com/p/three-very-fancy-casual-jackets-ive

three very fancy casual jackets I've tried on lately

one from the Armoury and two from the Anthology, both known for very high-end tailoring, but both of whom develop casual styles as well

Morning Mist

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