The Single Most Important Thing in Choosing a Suit
When buying a new suit or having one made, for most, the majority of that thought process tends to be around colour and style (style…
When buying a new suit or having one made, for most, the majority of that thought process tends to be around colour and style (style…
Recently I wrote an article about William Abraham socks (williamabraham.com), owned by New York based Bram Frankel. In the article, I mentioned that I’d ordered…
For those who haven’t yet heard of Pitti Uomo, it’s the twice annual buyers fair, held at the Fortezzo di Basso in Florence, where…
It’s that time of year again where we scatter around the globe, visiting family, fleeing from family or setting off to new places. I’m…
It’s difficult to do something unique in menswear. Most new brands, or brands which are trying to differentiate themselves are typically only capable of…
Umbrellas often go overlooked in menswear and are usually given little consideration as something worth investing in. Given their largely utilitarian purpose, they’re seen…
For a thin strip of fabric, hung from the neck, the tie plays a significant role in the look of any outfit, as it…
In an industry which is known for its fads, fickleness and superficiality (clothing and fashion) Bruce Boyer’s writing has stood the test of time…
Waistcoats are one of the most overlooked pieces of clothing in menswear in modern times. For our grandfathers and the generations preceding them, the…
Most of the guidelines in menswear exist because of practical reasons that have proven useful reference points over time. Things like “the more polished your…
I’m asked this question by readers and friends more than any other, so I think it’s about time to address it here. There’s continuing…
Last week I was speaking with a friend and we got onto the topic of shoes. He mentioned that he had recently purchased two new…
Within the world of tailoring and menswear manufacturing there are countless variations of wool used to create the items we wear, each having unique characteristics…
There are few things you can wear which are as versatile as a lightweight cardigan. Light wool cardigans have become one of my favourite items…
All the individual details in a suit, and for that matter, everything we wear, combine to tell an overall story about each item and its purpose….