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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The question of whether a man’s shoes should match his socks is one of the most frequent questions relating to men’s style. The answer, while it may seem simple, it somewhat complex, but not complicated at all. Being aware of a few things when you are choosing your shoes and socks is essential if you […]
Many people want to elevate their style with the help of prints and patterns, which is in fact a great way to go. The issue, however, that many people claim to face is that they are not sure how to go about wearing two (or, why not, three or more) patterns at a time. This […]
The Russian revolution of 1917 brought not only political changes to the cultural scene of the country, but also a cultural shift. Because a new way of thinking and of doing things was now reinforced, a whole new approach to art and creative production was put in place. Everything from furniture to fabrics had to […]
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Matters of Style: Maximalism and Fashion
Maximalism defined Maximalism is an aesthetic defined by the notion that “more is more”. A reaction against minimalism, maximalist designs are based on excess and redundancy. This is why maximalism is overly complex, elaborate and showy. Maximalists are obsessed with details and with mixing different types of already visually elaborate elements. While maximalism as such […]
Fashion should be all about having fun and self-expression. It is a medium everyone makes use of, so why shouldn’t you make the best of it? Sometimes, dressing up can become routine, monotone and downright boring. This is why it is important to mix things up once in a while. To help you do just […]
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Attire Club Mood Board: Prints and Patterns
Prints and patterns are great design elements that can add personality, style and energy to a look. Definitions and practices The difference between a print and a pattern is that a print is a graphic element that has a composition with a structure of its own. Think of it as a painting that […]
True style goes beyond money, age or anything else. It’s all about knowing how to work with clothes that will make you not only look, but feel your best as well. One of the most effective ways a man can add a dash of style to his look is to wear a striped shirt with […]
When it comes to creativity and originality in outfits, many people are looking for unique way to express who they are and their aspirations through their outfits. One way many men (and women) choose to do it is by mixing prints and patterns. While most people stick to two prints or patterns in one outfit, […]
The world is a dynamic ecosystem, where everything that exists in it influences everything around it and is, of course, influenced by every element too. The process of combining elements results in new entities that have a life of their own. This is what we set out to explore for our newest Style Portfolio. Therefore, […]
Today’s men’s fashion world is getting more and more colorful. The modern man doesn’t shy away anymore from wearing strong, very saturated colors. However, many men don’t know how actually wear a strong color. Pulling off colors like orange, pink, purple, yellow and indigo is something a lot of men want to do, but don’t […]
Many men today love wearing bow ties. There is no doubt about that. The biggest issue for them however, is not so much that they don’t know how to tie a bow tie and what to do with it, but how to actually wear it. Most guys feel discouraged, as they want to wear a […]