The New York Times · November 7, 2026
Elliot Ackerman is quoted in Jacob Gallagher’s Style article, “Husbands Makes Suits for a 1970s Leading Man, for Now,” about Husbands, the Parisian tailoring label founded by Nicolas Gabard.
The piece offers another place to encounter Ackerman’s perspective alongside his writing on books, culture and public life. For readers interested in the subject of personal style, it also makes a natural companion to his essay on dressing with intention in A Man Should Know.
Read Jacob Gallagher’s article in The New York Times.
Related Reading: A Man Should Know
In “How to Dress Like a Gentleman—and Why”, his essay for The Free Press, Ackerman considers how clothing communicates maturity, confidence and respect. He draws on the transition from the Marine Corps to the CIA, when leaving a uniform behind meant learning a different set of expectations for professional presentation.
Style, Craftsmanship and Intention
That essay distinguishes lasting personal style from changing fashion. Ackerman’s attention to well-made clothing, tailoring and a considered wardrobe connects practical choices with a broader question: what does the way we dress say about the care we bring to a situation?
His approach places dressing well within everyday habits of discipline and respect. The emphasis is on choosing clothing thoughtfully and understanding the setting, rather than calling attention to oneself.
Read the Times coverage for Gallagher’s reporting on Husbands, then explore Ackerman’s own essay in the A Man Should Know series for his fuller reflections on personal style.