(Clothes and the Man: The Principles of Fine Men’s Dress – Alan Flusser) There is only one immutable principle governing the selection of fine suit material: the cloth must be made from natural fibers. This means some type of fine worsted or woolen in the cooler periods of the year – worsted, flannel, gabardine, and so on – and in…
Everything you are wearing on your own needs to be in harmony. Knowing how to combine tie or pocket square with suit or blazer/sport coat will help you own a beautifully harmonious whole. A simple rule to remember: everything you wear needs to have the same spirit, only then can they give a coherent appearance. The next thing to remember…
You maybe no stranger to pocket squares, but do you know their true purpose and how to use them properly? What is pocket square and what is it for? A handkerchief is a small piece of fabric that is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one’s hands or face, or blowing one’s nose. Handkerchiefs can be made from…
You’ve probably heard of one or all of the three concepts of full canvas, half canvas and fused, and you can probably imagine them as words that describe the structure of a suit. But what exactly are their differences? What is canvas? Canvas is typically a blend of wool, often cotton, and animal hair, mainly horse and camel hair. The…
Many businesses, from small to large, choose suits as uniforms. But there is no standard for uniform suit. So how should the suit – uniform be designed, similar to and different from a regular suit? Uniform suit fabric The fabric for the uniform doesn’t have to be high quality. Instead, choose a wool blended with polyester. Though it somewhat reduces…
We once intended to close the series of articles about common mistakes when wearing suits. But it seems that the problems are still quite a lot, so here are some other tips for you to avoid. Mistake 1: If your legs are short, go for no break pants In terms of simple geometry, no break pants create a discontinuous separation…
Buttons made out of bone and horn were the first kinds of buttons that were used in human fashion history. These kinds of buttons were very popular as clothing ornaments in the 14th century, and they continued to enjoy widespread use up until the early 20th century- even when buttons had shifted in their purely ornamental role in clothes to…
If you want to streamline your suit wardrobe, here are 5 suits that we think are indispensable. Navy single-breasted This is always the starting point for a suit collection journey. Navy suit is simply a must-have. An extremely versatile suit that can be used in almost any situation. Grey single-breasted 2nd choice for sure. If navy is number one, then…
The heat is here, but that doesn’t mean your sense of style has to go out the window. Stay sartorial in your wardrobe with these six ways to dress well, even when it’s scorching hot outside. Clothes on, style points up… let’s do this. LIGHT COLORS OVER DARK There’s a reason moody colors are more popular in the fall and…
Here are our picks for the best outfits from Pitti Uomo 102, 14th – 17th June 2022 at Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy.