16 February 1923: Its casual connection with the nose is steeped with historic, romantic, and sentimental interest Someone raised the question the other day as to why pocket-handkerchiefs are always ...

Q. In one of your columns you wrote about pocket squares. But I would like more information on pocket handkerchiefs. When are they appropriate? Is linen the only acceptable fabric? What are the proper ...

Q I recently bought a new suit and the salesman showed me some ties and potential pocket squares to go with it. I realized I don't really know anything about pocket squares. When I was growing up my ...

As far back as I can remember, I have always had a handkerchief, or hankie, in my trouser pocket, an inert but comforting presence. My mother always kept a pile of carefully ironed handkerchiefs in a ...