She’s the person responsible for bringing you into this world. She raised you to become the custom suit-wearing gent that you are today. There’s one day a year dedicated to celebrating this fact…and on this one day, you best be showing ma dukes some love. So lets begin with a little test to see where...
Q: “What’s the difference between a Black Lapel blazer and a suit jacket?” – James D. A: Not all things in menswear are clean-cut, and the difference between a suit jacket and a blazer is a prime example of this. Traditionally, a blazer meant a jacket of a solid color (usually navy or black) with...
We’ve all experienced it before: walking down the street and catching the brief intoxicating scent of a beautiful woman passing by. The scent reminds you of your ex. Or perhaps of a missed connection. Of a chance encounter on a cobble stone street. And if you really dwell on it, it’ll even take you back...
Spring is in full swing. And unless your home address contains the word “Winterfell”, this should be your cue from Madre Naturaleza for some full-on color-play. Last week, we showed you how to raise your pattern and color game in the context of shirts and ties. This week, we’ll show you how you can introduce...
Q: “Enjoyed your How to Dress Down Your Suit Jacket post. Do you have any tips for wearing a vest casually?” – Patrick N. A: Go ahead and give that suit jacket or blazer a day off and give that vest a little moonlighting as a stand-alone piece. In fact, a vest can be a...
When it comes to putting together a shirt and tie combination, some gents seem to be born with an uncanny ability to just pull sick ensembles of colors, patterns and texture together. Many other men however often fall into one of two camps: 1) the “I will wear the same exact combinations and hope no...
We hear it all the time. You want to give those custom Black Lapel threads some more wear but your office is a bit too casual to handle all the sartorial heat. Now of course, you wouldn’t want to be the only one in the office who missed the dress code memo and look like...
The double-breasted suit is back with a vengeance and we’re loving every minute of it. Once a staple in every man’s suited wardrobe, the double-breasted suit has become a rather elusive creature of sartorial splendor, only recognizable by the extra gust of wind caused by all the sudden double takes. Today, the double-breasted suit has...
Remember when the High Top Fade was in and hair styling products used to be just gel, mousse and hairspray? Times have changed for the better…at least when it comes to hairstyles. Now, regardless of whether or not you want to pay homage to Vanilla Ice, there are a plethora of hair products ranging from...
