New York

• What are some of the most stylish yet durable socks on the market?

  - David

• We've got two brands you should check out:

  • Darn Tough Socks: Family owned and operated since 1978, Darn Tough Vermont is one of the last sock mills still operating in the country. They make a range of styles and their comfortable, durable socks are guaranteed for life—no strings attached.
  • AnonymousIsm: A Japanese brand that focuses on superior quality, both in materials and craftsmanship, AnonymousIsm's hard-wearing socks come in a range of cool colors and of-the-moment styles and patterns. You can buy them from shops like Unionmade and Need Supply Co.

• Are there any online tailors were I can send my wider ties and have them made slimmer?

  - Rick

• You need SkinnyFatties.com. The Brooklyn-based tailor Joshua Brueckner will painstakingly restitch your ties for you in any desired width between two and three inches for about $34. Plus, he can turn your ties around in about a week.

Chicago

• Who makes the best garment steamer?

  - Paul

• We really like Rowenta's handheld steamer iron. We learned about this little wonder from a stylist who says he stopped using the bulky "professional grade" steamers because this one simply works better. It heats up quickly and comes with a fabric brush and lint pad to remove threads, hairs and fuzz. But most importantly, it provides a wide, even stream of steam at the touch of a button.

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