Browsing the Internet for look books on men’s style and the history of menswear is great and all, yet you just can’t beat the feel of turning the pages on a nice book. Don’t get me wrong, reading a blog is terrific but sometimes you just want to sit back with a scotch and soda while turning […]
It’s been a long time since I’ve written here. The past months have been filled with moving back to the States from Vietnam, becoming a first-time father, and starting a digital marketing consultancy. With all that and more on my plate blogging took a back seat. During that time I never stopped consuming information from my favorite […]
Mixing and matching suit jackets and trousers is one of the tricks for getting the most value out of your wardrobe. You can truly come up with some incredible combinations doing this. This isn’t one of those “truly incredible combinations” since a navy jacket and grey slacks are considered a very traditional look. Opting for a […]
What’s old is new again – we all know the saying. Finding a quality vintage suit can add style to your wardrobe and keep money in your pocket. Take this vintage suit from Oxxford, arguably the premier American suit maker. Each and every Oxxford suit is still handmade in Chicago. A new suit from Oxxford will […]
A hopsack sport coat is perfect to pair with jeans, although I like to pair just about any blazer with jeans when dressing casually. To dress a sport coat and jeans combo up I always wear a pocket square. One thing about living in the Pacific Northwest is the casual form of dress – it’s definitely […]
So you just purchased an incredible tie, perhaps the pièce de résistance of your collection. You want to show it off in your upcoming interview so you wear it with your prized blazer, glen check trousers, and an equally stunning pocket square. If you were looking to showcase your newest tie you’ve done exactly the opposite. By surrounding it with other equally […]
This post is in honor of memorial day and the men and women who serve and have served. And what better colors to wear for memorial day than red, white and blue. To all of you who have served or whose loved ones have given the ultimate sacrifice I extend my sincere thanks and respect. Because of […]
One of my favorite vintage finds is this slubbed silk sport coat from Burberry. You may be wondering, “What’s a slubbed silk?” and the answer is this… Slubbed fabrics are made with bumps and raised areas in the fabric. You will most often see this in linens and silks. The slubbed fabric lends an air of casual […]
While in Hong Kong I had the pleasure of stumbling upon a Massimo Dutti store. I hadn’t heard of the brand so I wandered around taking in the style of clothing and the interior decor. I was quite pleased. Unfortunately, I wasn’t allowed to take any pictures. Their dress shirts often feature textured weaves, a […]
I’m always on the lookout for a great bargain. For the 99%, it isn’t realistic to wear custom-tailored suits from Savile Row or $200 designer selvedge denim jeans. And you shouldn’t have to spend untold sums of cash to look great. To combat this inequity, Combatant Gentleman sells clothing directly to the consumer only via […]