Back in December, we launched a new venture branded Fraquoh and Franchomme  – the InCompany by Attire Club magazine. In the magazine, you can discover over 120 pages of fashion, style, travel, photography, culture and more. The first issue featured everything from style guides and shopping tips to interviews with people like Gary Cass, the creator of the beer dress, as well as with car and accessories designer Jacques Flynn, fashion entrepreneur and designer Chance Okonski and Austrian models Manuel Rauner and Martin Pichler.

The magazine was mentioned and reviewed by several bloggers and we’ve also received many comments on it via e-mail.

Here is a selection of comments people made in regards to the magazine on blogs or per e-mail:

 

 

Orsola Ciriello Kogan

Blogger Orsola wrote us a beautiful e-mail saying:

 

“Dear AttireClub.org

(…) It’s been a very gratifying read.

I liked very much your choice of “black and white” photography with few spots of colors. Your daring still-life, with the interesting use of fabrics for background (patterns, colors, etc.), likewise for vintage images, oldies and watches.

I’ve enjoyed the rich and descriptive how to / guidelines for any style, body type, setting, occasion; together with the omni-comprehensive guide to the world of ties. What an adventure.

It’s an actual informative “travel and culture” guide – with history briefs ranging from traditional folk costume, first sewing machine, precious stones, “first croissant” (don’t say it to the French), gorgeous landscapes, sport destinations and many of the world VIP: Mozart, Klimt, Porshe, Empresses Sisi, just to name but a few.

Refreshing in its Q&A sections, it paints a vivid picture on everyday lifestyle, design, sport, along genuine point of view.

Quotes: “You can never go wrong with good underwear” ~ Allan Vos; “At the end of the day you need to be able to relate to what you’re wearing in order to feel confident in your clothes” ~Chance Michael Okonski; “Honestly, it’s an amazing feeling to wear the staff you build from scratch by your own…” ~ Martin Pichler (…).

Thanks again!

Cheers to all,

Orsola”

 

 

Chance Okonski

Chance Okonski, who was featured in the magazine, wrote about his experience with IC on his blog:

 

“(…) After reminding myself of things I was so passionate about, I began to pick myself back up and continue to do so each and every day. Last month menswear blog Attire Club recognized those same passions and asked to feature my story in their first international menswear magazine InCompany. With that magazine, I was able to pay it forward and share my own story AND some of the struggles that came along with that story to the world. For that experience I am forever grateful. Shortly after InCompany Magazine hit the shelves in the United States, I was honored to receive the news that my own clothing store, KIE Men’s Shoppe, had been selected as the BEST Men’s Clothing Store in the Brazos Valley.”

 

 

Cat Eyes Red Lips

Maria from Cat Eyes Red Lips wrote about InCompany by Attire Club, saying:

“Between jobs and school, I have plenty of commute time and small breaks, so it’s not uncommon for me to read something during my day. Last week I got Attire Club‘s In Company magazine and I was really delighted to have it as my entertainment and information source during all my work days. (…)

The magazine is over 120 pages so you get a good read out of it, whether it’s on the beach, with your coffee, or like me: during short breaks. (…)

In this issue we got a glimpse of Austria’s culture and style in the Travel section –  which I very much appreciated since I’m visiting my dearest girlfriend this summer.

In terms of style, this magazine was packed with useful guides like how to match your shirt and tie, how to choose a tie or buy winter gloves. As usual, the Attire Club team gets in specific details to make sure you don’t have any questions at the end of an article, and if you follow them on pinterest you can actually pin a lot of their mixing and matching advice.

Clothes are our passion, but accessories are just as important, and In Company offers not only a guide in wearing them, but also an interview with Remy Nagelmaeker- accessories designer and entrepreneur.
Browsing through the magazine you find quite a few interviews actually, and it’s fun (and sometimes surprising?!)  to meet the men behind the brands.

This issue we were blessed with creative people “in their own words”, from designers to models and more: Allan Vos, Jacques Flynn, Cody Caissie, Gary Cass and so on (not sure if I should spill everything or let you discover for yourself).

One of my favourite sections in any magazine is the Lifestyle one. I was reading the 10 things or ideas to put in practice in a year and I felt motivated because some of them I had already started, like giving up a bad habit or learning a new skill. I love reading about photography (though I’m the worst at it ha ha), and In Company features am inspiring visual journal that made me daydream for a second and put all my feelings into photos.

I enjoyed the various content of Attire Club’s magazine and how it was put together. You can get it in a digital form as well as printed (which would make a great coffee table add). The best part was discovering at the end that they even thought of making a QR code glossary, to help you find all the brands featured easily.”

 

 

The Keenan One

Keenan from The Keenan One reviewed our magazine on his blog, where he wrote:

“So earlier this month I got a chance to take a look at a new publication from the guys at well-known men’s online style hub Attire Club. These guys are best known for their unique look at men’s fashion and lifestyle. Based in Austria, they are the go-to guys for everything from style coaching to fashion advice and keeping you up to date with the latest trends and designer interviews.

Earlier this year they released the first issue of their new magazine In Company. This literal bible takes you through fashion, styling and designer interviews. Packed with culture and European spirit the first issue is totally worth the read. (…)”

 

 

Oh So Jack

Fellow blogger Jack Bradley wrote on his Oh So Jack blog a post called “In Good Company”.

Jack wrote about the magazine:

“I’m here today to bring you a magazine created by some of my friends here in the blogosphere. Launched by Fraquoh & Franchomme, the founders and editors of Attire Club, in December 2015, InCompany is their newest venture.

The pages are filled with fashion, style, interesting interviews with figures within the fashion industry, travel and more!

Helmed by Iosif Trif, InCompany‘s articles are well written, informing and well researched. The magazine’s design and layout is visually appealing and that of a high-end aesthetic.

The publication’s imagery too, is of a high quality and evokes the luxe feel of the magazine.

One of the many points that I love about InCompany is that there are many articles throughout the issue that are guides on different things, for example, how to select a tie that suits you and how to match that tie to a particular shirt and points to consider when choosing accessories (…).”

 

 

Interviews

We have also given some interviews about the magazine and launching a new publication.

We were featured on Greek blog Les Assorties, where we gave an interview on the magazine, fashion trends and business. The article was featured on the Links a la Mode list, a weekly roundup of the best fashion articles by independent fashion bloggers.

In addition to that, we also gave an interview for the Cute LA blog, run by Los Angeles advertising producer Tiffy Diamond. She commented on the interview saying:

“this magazine gives a glance into the fashion elite, offers style tips, photography, business and politics. The perfect reading companion to fashion’s “elegantologists.” True entrepreneurs, the founders gave Cute LA insight on creating your own magazine and life as fashion entrepreneurs.”

 

Over at AC, we were very excited to discover all your comments and thoughts on the magazine and are very excited about the release of the next issue.

If you want to let us know what you thought of the magazine, or have any ideas, thoughts or suggestions, feel free to send us an e-mail at office@attireclub.org. We always love to connect with our readers and take every comment seriously and will consider it.

Our reader’s input is of extremely high value to us and we are really excited to hear what you have to say!

 

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