A Guide to French Cuffs and Cufflinks
For some guys, it was fumbling through a sweaty, anxious prom night. Some late bloomers even wait until their wedding day. Whenever you had your first experience, you probably cherish the memory as a meaningful step towards becoming a man. We’re talking, of course, about the first time you put on a pair of cufflinks....
Using Color in Your Accessories
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...
How to Tie a Scarf
For those of you, like us, who aren’t fortunate enough to live in yearly warmth and sunshine, you know the love / hate relationship we have with winter. We love the snowboarding trips and the holiday festivities. But we hate the icy, windy, biting and outfit-slicing cold; we’re already shivering just thinking about it. Last...
Ask a Black Lapel Stylist: How to Tie a Bow Tie
Q: I’m attending a friend’s wedding and I want to mix it up and wear a bow tie for once. Unfortunately, when it comes to bow ties I’m a total newb, and I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I even considered buying a cheap clip-on because I don’t know how to tie a real one....
How to Choose the Right Belt for Your Suit
If perfection is in the details, the belt you wear with your suit is as integral to your overall look as the pattern of your suit fabric or the shoes you choose. Still, belts are often diminished to that strap of leather meant to hold up your pants. In this short primer, we’ll explore the...
Your Best Accessory: Confidence
“The Clothes are great, but it’s about the posture and attitude.” – Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist The most important rule in all of style is to carry and dress yourself in confidence. In all things you do and in any path you choose to take, do so confidently. Have the confidence to make your own...
How to Rock a Budget Watch With Your Custom Suit
“A timepiece is the final say to any man’s outfit.” Timeless Role as a Statement Piece These days, the functional value of a wristwatch is waning with the ubiquitous use of cell phones for time-keeping. However, the aesthetic value of a watch can’t quite be replicated (yet) by an iPhone no matter how well designed. A...