https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2011/12/20/mastering-the-secret-vice/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:22:18 -0400<![CDATA[This is one of those reviews that will appeal to a very limited audience &#8212; those who practice what Tom Wolfe once referred to as &#8220;the Secret Vice.&#8221; And I have to confess: I consider myself a (junior) member of that club. I like getting dressed up. I like suits, braces, cufflinks, ties, patterned socks, captoed shoes, and dinner jackets. And I like learning about their history.]]>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:24:54 -0500<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2011/12/20/mastering-the-secret-vice-n138248