You can tell something about where a man is from and lives by his suit. While suits are the international symbol of professionals, they’re worn differently and for all occasions around the world. […]
Questions to Ask Your Tailor During a Fitting
Whether it’s your first time at a suit-fitting session or you’ve gone through one before, there are a range of questions that you should ask your tailor. Besides the importance of communicating exactly what you’re after, it’s handy to ensure that you’re completely satisfied with the end result. Bespoke made suits are costlier than off-the-rack […]
How Do You Want to Be Cuffed?
A pair of cufflinks can take your outfit to the next level. The good news is that they’re no longer just reserved for formal wear. It’s chic to wear them to a variety of occasions, whether they are social, formal or work-related. Read below to learn how to wear cufflinks, which situations they’re best worn […]
10 Unspoken Rules for Suits
To master the art of suiting, one must know the golden rules that stand the test of time. It matters little if you shop in the most expensive fashion houses – if you don’t follow basic suiting tips then you’re wasting your time. Read below to learn of the 10 unspoken suit rules that you […]
Can I Wear My Sports Jacket to My Tennis Match?
Do the differences between sports jackets, blazers and suit jackets seem confusing? We don’t blame you. Most menswear and fashion houses today use these terms interchangeably. If you’ve got designs on being a true gentleman of style, take the time to learn how each is distinct so that you can wear the right outfit for […]
Hanger Management: How to Keep Your Suits in Mint Condition
Think of the space in your wardrobe as prime real estate. It’s your job to get the best out of every inch while keeping your suits in regal condition. But you have jackets for work, not to mention blazers for casual occasions, on top of sports jackets for parties – it can get overwhelming. We’re […]
How Low Can You Go?
If there was an item which men get wrong the most often in their outfits, it’d be the tie. Ties are an essential part of menswear and the right tie length is just as vital. Let’s start with a rule: the proper length for a tie is to have the tip end in the middle […]
Orange You Glad You Red This?
Think of your wardrobe as an investment portfolio. As you keep building it up, you will have a variety of options for every occasion. Most men will certainly need more than one suit. The trick to building a great collection of suits is to purchase ones that will serve you for the long term. Some […]
On the ‘Lighter’ Side of Tailoring
We’re rarely tied up when it comes to thinking of tailor jokes – here’s one off the cuff. An ancient Greek man walks into a tailor with a torn pair of trousers. “Euripides?”, asks the tailor. “Yeah. Eumenides (EU-MEAN-A DESE)?”, replies the man. Now that the awful suit jokes and puns are over, we can […]