Fetishism in fashion is a big trend that started out a few years ago (around 2000 or so), but which has grown very much in recent years. While fashion itself is for many people a fetish, in a way a commodity fetish as Marx would put it, fetishism in fashion is an ongoing and growing […]
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Flip Flops as Casual Shoes? (B)
Flip flops are one of those items that many people like to wear, but know that it is a faux-pas, so they avoid wearing them on a daily basis out and about at any cost. But are flip flops indeed such a no-go zone when it comes to fashion? We would argue they are not. […]
Usually after a Fashion Week ends, many people in the media publish the craziest of designs followed by the title or comment “Would you ever wear this?” Many people are then commenting on the uselessness of the fashion event and how designers are not creating enough clothes that are wearable and accessible. Comments […]
Hard work and a dedicated attitude towards your art or craft are giving you insight in your field and line of work. And, because each other’s lives are the greatest stories you’ll hear, we have compiled a collection of quotes from the spring 2017 issue of the InCompany by Attire Club magazine. […]
A brief history of the double breasted jacket The modern suit has its origins in the 19th century, even though, the very first tailored jackets with buttons and buttonholes (instead of draped and pinned cloaks) appeared in the 13th and 14th centuries. These were developed throughout history and by the 19th century, frock coats were […]
The town of Basel in Switzerland is known today on the international fashion scene mostly for its annual Baselworld event, which gathers the best in watchmaking from Switzerland and beyond. The event rounds up thousands of fans of luxury watches and a strong media crowd. Located at the meeting point of the German, French and […]
The 62nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place last night in Kiev, Ukraine. It was as usual, a show that gathered colorful musical acts from throughout Europe in the search for the Old Continent’s next big pop hit. The prize in the end went to Salvador Sobral from Portugal, who performed a soft […]
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15 Amazing Quotes about Style
When it comes to fashion and style, quotes are amazing sources of inspiration. From Orson Welles to Leonardo Da Vinci, the movers and shakers of the world of beauty have all expressed their thoughts about style, its meaning, its mechanisms and its role in life. Discover a collection of carefully selected quotes about style that […]
There is a whole category of men who enjoy everything about beards, and for the right reason. Beards are a sign of masculinity and, a well-groomed beard is a sign of a man who pays attention to details and of health and overall well-being. Also, it’s been scientifically proven that stroking your beard when concentrating […]
The London-based menswear label Advani is a brand dedicated to creating clothes for the modern gentleman, by combining classic silhouettes with sportswear. This approach is a very wise approach, as the menswear world is very likely to be heading in a direction where the lines between formal and sporty become blurry. For their spring-summer […]
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9 Must-See Fashion Documentaries
Fashion and documentaries are two worlds that are strongly intertwined. Fashion uses documentaries to communicate its story and documentarians are always happy to step in in the fascinating world of fashion. There are many documentaries about fashion that one can watch, so we have made a selection of titles that can compose a pertinent must-see […]
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Why Etiquette Is Always Relevant
What is etiquette? Throughout history, people have always had a certain code of conduct that directed the way they would act in common circumstances. This used to give people a sense of order. Etiquette was also used with the purpose of releasing people of always having to make decisions and make sense of the world […]