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Attire Club Mood Board: Over-the-Top 18th Century Styles

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 […]

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Style Hacks to Spruce Up Your Online Dating Photos

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, […]

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Style

How to Dress to Command Respect

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 […]

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Do Vertical Stripes Really Make You Thinner?

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 […]

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What Does “Black Tie Optional” Actually Mean?

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 […]

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Home Decor Metafashion

Tips for Setting Up Your Holiday Home

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 […]

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Fashion World

Did You Watch Next in Fashion?

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 […]

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How to Layer a Sweater over a Shirt without Looking Lumpy?

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 […]

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Fashion Advice for Skinny Tall Guys

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 […]

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Events Fashion World

The 2020 Edition of Baselworld is Canceled

Baselworld, the biggest watch and jewelry show in Switzerland was supposed to take place at the end of April – beginning of May. InCompany by Attire Club was once again an official media partner.     The show had struggled over the last years with attendance, both from clients and brands and now, under the […]

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Style

3 Ways to Elevate Your Daily Outfits

Every day, you put on an outfit that tells the world a little bit about who you are. Fashion gives us a way to express ourselves, but turning bold looks is a tricky thing to master. It should be easy to build an outfit that reflects who you are, but it’s not always so simple. […]

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With One Step in the Future: Innovator Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman

Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman is an expert in wearable technology design, functional clothes and goods made from smart textiles. After many years of experience as an industrial and fashion designer, as well as a professor and researcher at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, she created the Interwoven Design Group. Her vast experience and knowledge have landed […]