Attire Club by Fraquoh and FranchommeIf you are a newbie and want to learn about fashion, you will be surprised to find out that the fashion world is these days present everywhere and that you can learn about it in very many ways. If you want to learn about a particular subject and really are clueless about where to go, […]
In fashion, the concept of “cultural reference” is a very common one. Almost every other collection, especially these days, references an old culture or takes inspiration from traditions and established aesthetics. Thus, when one learns about fashion and style, it is extremely important to learn about visual culture and to make sure that one adds […]
According to a report by Europe’s Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), counterfeit products cost European brands the value of 9.7% of their total sales every year- about $28.7 billion – and these figures focus only on the European brands. Add up American and Asian companies and the numbers become unbelievable. Today, buying […]
The 18th century saw the peak of the Age of Enlightenment. This was focused very much on reason (in various forms, some of which we don’t really use today), but also on values such as liberty, progress, tolerance, fraternity and more. These values were all based on the (re)discovered idea that humans had power over […]
The phrase “dress to impress” has taken on a different meaning in the days of online dating. Whereas in the past, the goal used to be to catch someone’s eye from across the bar, the trick now is to earn a click from someone scrolling down a seemingly endless page of dating profiles. Oddly enough, […]
These days, there is a lot of talk about men who are or who want to be alpha males. Among all this chatter, the very definition of an alpha male is what seems to be the biggest concern people have around, this topic. So, what’s an alpha male? To put it simply, an alpha male […]
There is an old fashion saying according to which, if you wear vertical stripes you will appear thinner and, of course, in opposition, if you wear horizontal stripes you will appear bigger, or at least, wider. Many people look at it as a rule and take it very seriously. But is it a true thing […]
Just in case that you are not a frequent dressy party-goer, you may find yourself in the situation where you receive an invitation that states as the dress code of the get-together as “black tie optional” and not really know how to dress. If the dress code had been simply “black tie”, you would be […]
Investing in a dedicated holiday home is becoming a more and more common practice among many. Even if you are on a more limited budget, this doesn’t have to be a factor that will affect the fabulousness of your home. Moreover, sometimes, if you surround yourself with people who are in the know, you can […]
Next in Fashion is a new Netflix production based on the concept audiences became familiar with during Project Runway. The show is a reality competition in which designers battle for a cash prize. To win, they have to work in teams of two (at first and then solo) and to complete one or two looks […]
At Attire Club, we often talk about layering and the great sartorial results one can obtain when adding multiple layers of clothes one over the other to obtain a great look. Putting on a shirt, sweater and jacket usually looks a lot better than a single item, as it adds depth to the look and […]
If you want to look great, there are a few basic style rules that apply to any body type, size, budget or age: fit, fabric and shape. If your clothes fit you well, are made from quality fabrics and have great shapes, you are most likely to look OK. Adding some relevant accessories and making […]