“An unlined wool suit with a fresco weave (which is really open, so when you hold it up to the light, you can see through it) is your best bet. The other nice thing about fresco is that the yarns are twisted really tightly, so it’s super-resilient, doesn’t wrinkle, and travels nicely.” –Antonio Ciongoli, Creative Director, Eidos Napoli {shared from Details magazine, May 2015}
Every male client I have asks “What are shoe vamps?” And then undoubtedly a quizzical look…. The answer: it’s the piece of material that starts at the toe and covers the top of the foot. A short/low vamp makes the foot look small; and a longer vamp is money…. Now, say ‘thank you‘ to GQ!
We continue our pursuit/mission to help the professional man dress down….right. There are a few rules to live by — here’s our next 10. (Esquire did a huge list of casual dress rules that we’ve chosen to reduce to the essentials….) A discreet paint or grass stain conveys a sense of lived-in comfort. The same cannot be said for stains from food, dirt, wine, or bodily fluids. That’s just gross. Denim is the center of the casual universe. And some
photo courtesy of Esquire One of the most common questions we receive from our gentlemen readers is about casual dress. Oddly enough, it’s one of the easiest issues to resolve if you know what you want to look like! Esquire provided some great insights and while we don’t agree with all of them (found here), we wanted to share the ones that contribute to a more dapper don…even in jeans! When in doubt: a white oxford shirt That being said,
If so, you need to acquire these items….skull-n-crossbones and studs should be a way of life. I’d want my man to participate a little in this…
If so, then everything here is just for you…we love the clean lines, minimalist styling, and easy fashion!
Men are creatures of habit (actually, I think we all are…), but integrating color into the pool of navy blue, grey, and dark colored sutis can be difficult. Here’s our advice to get it right: Spruce up your socks Try a colorful floral print/plaid tie A brightly colored pocket square is easy! Opt for a microcheck or light plaid shirt to give you a hint of extra pizazz You want more just for your wardrobe or look, click here!
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