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The Guide to Casual Suits (B)

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A Recap of New York Fashion Week SS 2015: Men’s Edition

New York Fashion Week, officially called Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York wrapped up after eight fashionable September days in the Big Apple, during which well-established and uprising designers showcased their collections and presented their visions for the upcoming spring-summer 2015 season. As usually, the menswear world was not as well represented as the women’s, but […]

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Fashion History

A History of the Suit: Part 2: 1960s – Mid 2010s

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 […]

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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 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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The Guide to Prom Clothes for Guys (B)

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What Makes a Quality Shirt: A Guide (B)

The dress shirt has been around for a lot of time now, but with the very wide variety of shirts that are out on the market today, many men don’t actually know how to distinguish a quality shirt from a poor quality one. We see many men dressed with strange shirts, paying a lot of […]

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12 Essential Suit Rules

The suit as we know it appeared in the 19th century, during a period of sartorial revolution. The modern version of the suit is the result of many steps taken into the direction of comfort. And it’s true, comfort is key when you are wearing a suit. A good suit will make you feel comfortable […]

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A Guide To Festive Clothes For Men

Bringing the holiday cheer through your wardrobe Festive clothes are something we think all men should enjoy. Around the holiday filled season, if you want to dress sharp yet bright for a Christmas party or New Year’s Eve, you can do that without a lot of effort, but with a lot of impact. Regardless of […]

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Fresh Looks: The Richard James Spring Summer 2014 Menswear Collection

The Savile Row designer Richard James presented his collection for the spring-summer 2014 season and stood out from his fellow designers by using very narrow cuts and sunny colors. Trying to escape the bad London weather, the British designer abstracted the concept of spring into a beautiful collection of clothes, proper for the man of […]

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The Guide To Wearing A Tie Bar (B)

The tie bar is a classic accessory that has recently been take out of the dust, as more men show an interest in the revival of classic men’s attire. The tie bar or tie clip, as it is also known as, can make a big impact on how your overall presentation looks.   Here are […]

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The Jacket Buttons Rule

Many men ask the question regarding the buttons of a suit jacket: should you unbutton, one button or two, what is the right way to go? Today we want to make it simple and explain the different types of jackets, and how you should button and unbutton them. It seems that the rule of having […]