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Fashion History

A History of the Suit: Part 1: 1900s – 1950s

A suit is the sartorial equivalent of the cultural and biological man. It is the symbol of manhood and embodies elegance, dynamism, flair and other elements that define the ideal man. Suits have been around for a very long time and, even though they did see a lot of change, their meaning and philosophical core […]

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The Guide to Dive Watches (B)

What are dive watches? Dive watches are timepieces designed to resist the pressure created by water when you are diving. However, today, dive watches are not only practical gadgets that help you track the time you’ve been underwater, they are also elegant accessories you can wear on a daily basis. Dive watches are an old […]

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Accessories Basic Style Guides Fashion Advice

Here’s Why You Should Use Money Clips (B)

Men’s money clips make great alternatives to traditional wallets. Even though wallets come in all shapes and sizes, money clips are a great way to carry just your money as they are lightweight and minimal.     History

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Creating Proportions: Lapels, Ties and Collars (B)

What are proportions? In any field that works with beauty, proportions are one of the key elements a creator is looking for. Whether it is a painting, a photograph, a piece of music or even a film, proportions and balance are the main focus points that one should be looking for. By proportion we understand […]

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Attire Club World

Links à la Mode 41: Style Everywhere

Hello Attire Club elegantologists, We’ve got some great news! This week we have been featured on Independent Fashion Bloggers’ list “Links à la Mode” for the 41st time. For those of you who don’t know, the list features the best 20 articles on fashion chosen from a very big selection. We’re always happy to be on their list! IFB […]

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Fashion Advice

Discovering What Colors to Wear According to Your Natural Features (B)

Choosing the right color clothes is a very important aspect when it comes to fashion. One very good way to tell which colors work best on you is to establish which colors flatter your skin tone. But your complexion is not the only thing that determines what colors work best on you. Your hair and […]

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Fashion by Pepsi: Art & Sport

A while ago we wrote an article on wearing limited edition clothes and we were saying that limited edition clothes are great references in themselves, as they are made to reflect a special event or a certain time. Wearing limited edition clothes is a great way to express your appreciation over a certain happening or […]

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Fashion World

Must-See Menswear Looks from Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2015

The first month of this year’s summer was quite an eventful one for the global fashion community. After London Collections: Men and Milan Fashion Week, it was time for the world’s official capital of fashion to show off the brand new trends from an array of amazing designers who presented their spring-summer 2015 collections during […]

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Fashion World

The Gieves and Hawkes Spring-Summer 2015 Collection in Review

The spring-summer 2015 menswear collection by Gieves and Hawkes was presented this month at London Collections: Men and caught our eyes with its new take on classic menswear. The luxurious collection featured a fresh palette of colors, ranging from charcoals and neutrals to different shades of blue and light pops of accent colors. Keeping their […]

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Storytelling Through Fashion: The Advantages of Wearing Limited Edition Clothes

Style is an aspect of life that is strongly correlated to individuality. Style, as opposed to fashion, is the expression of one’s inner being through his appearance. Fashion is composed by trends, by the so-called zeitgeist and by the clothes in themselves, while style is the way you make use of these elements in order […]

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Summer Style: The Gagliardi Boating Jacket

Summer is an excellent time to wear bright colors, light fabrics and fancy patterns! A summer jacket is a piece any man should own! It is a staple of style, elegance and attitude. We know that it might be hard to come across quality summer jackets, as many tend to be too thick for the […]

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Accessories Metafashion Watches

Universality in Elegance: Finding That One Perfect Watch

Watches are a staple of elegance, an undeniable indicator of personal taste and attention to detail. They are timeless (pun intended) accessories and can truly express one’s personality and help improve his attitude. As we stated in other articles, watches don’t have so much of a practical function anymore. Most people today have cell phones […]