In the modern spirit of reinventing the past and every fictive or imaginary time and place, the newest Attire Club collection, Interpretation and ReInterpretation is investigating the mechanics of creating a fantasy, ever-changing reality based on artifacts and historical pieces. After taking a dive into bow ties last season, this season we are […]
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The suit is the outfit that is most associated with masculinity and manhood. A symbol of power and elegance, suits have been around for centuries and have evolved and developed as cultures and times changed. If the first part of the 20th century has seen a big, yet restricted development of the suit, the second […]
The revival of men’s style and fashion has, among many style elements, also brought up the different types of men’s hats and gave them a big refresh. If in the past, hats were almost mandatory for a man, today they are optional. Men’s hats are in a way like watches. They are not mandatory, so […]
Why is image so important? In short, our clothes, our ideas and our environment are connected and are ways through which we express our ideology to the other people, whether we want to do it or not. The clothes we wear are not so much an expression of who we are and what we […]
Dolce and Gabbana is one of the most famous fashion brands in the world; and they are so famous for a reason. In 1985, when the brand launched, it became synonymous with lace and leopard prints, corsets and rosaries and a deep interest for the world of fetishes and fantasy. Because they had such a […]
In our first part of our “Guide to vintage” we discussed how somebody who is interested in purchasing vintage clothes and accessories should proceed in order to get the best vintage pieces and not just “used stuff”. It’s funny how some people consider vintage to be “used” things, and this is why we decided that […]
The taste for vintage clothes and accessories makes some people turn into veritable treasure hunters of old-time clothes. In a world where the fashion industry keeps on expanding, some people like to add old finds to their wardrobes to make them more original, to fill them with history and to make fashion statements about their […]
Recently, Gagliardi, a brand we are big fans of, published the story that lies behind their brand. It is a worth-read piece that will give you a lot of insight into how a brand is build, how its values are defined and how passion can turn into a powerful business. Here is their story: […]
Neck ties are the staple of men’s accessories. They come in all shapes and sizes, colors and patterns and have a long history behind them. Bottom line is that we all like them, wear them and enjoy the feel they bring to an outfit. There’s so much we can say about ties that we could […]
“Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.” -Jack Kerouac Read the story of a guy who expressed himself by all means possible, matching his life to his appearance and making the best out of this world view. Jack Kerouac was one of the founders of the […]
The son of a Florentine craftsman, Guccio Gucci was the founder of the amazing brand that is today a world brand, recognized in all countries and synonymous with style and luxury. Guccio founded the company in 1921 after working at the London Savoy hotel, so he knew what the rich and powerful liked and wanted. […]