With Winter in full swing I thought it would be as good a times as any to discuss one of the great collar styles for layering. The shawl collar is synonymous with comfort and class. If that isn’t a good enough reason to wear a shawl collar then keep reading. Hugh Hefner wears one. And […]
No matter what country you call home, it always feels good to purchase items made in your country. And since the U.S.A. is my home, here are a few brands that stand out as quality American-made dress shirt manufacturers. Todd Shelton Founded in 2002, all of Todd Shelton’s clothing is made in their New Jersey factory. […]
The word covert, is defined in hunting terminology as a thicket used for taking cover. It originally meant hidden or covered, although now that use is rare. The antique hunting print below titled To Draw Next Covert is from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News on December 10, 1892. Covert now brings to mind secret operations […]
Winter is the time to bundle up, wrapping yourself in multiple layers of clothing. This provides an opportunity to layer many different fabrics and colors to create interesting outfits. For winter layering there are 5 fabrics I consider essential to have in your closet. Today I will discuss those 5 fabrics and why they appeal to […]
The fair isle pattern originated in Fair Isle, a small island in Scotland. In addition to being famous for the knit sweaters, the island is also home to a well-known bird observatory. Now that we’re past the trivia, let’s jump into some sweaters! Fair Isle + Blazer = Great Combination source: lookastic.com The image above […]
Ok, so it’s not going to be a secret any longer but this is so good I couldn’t keep it to myself forever. What could it possibly be? When I think of professionals who know how to put patterns and colors together outside of the fashion world I think of interior designers. Interior design is […]
Sometimes I want to get a daily dose of style inspiration and don’t have the time to read through all of the men’s style blogs that I follow. When this happens, I find myself on Instagram to get a quick fix. Here are my favorite menswear Instagrams and a little bit of info on the […]
Tweed is one of my favorite fabrics. The subtle and sometimes not so subtle nature of the color combinations usually used allow for exquisite pairing of accessories and matching of colors throughout your outfit. You can pick up colors from some of the specks or from a windowpane pattern. The various shades of the main […]
Growing up, what boy doesn’t wish to be a superhero? The ideals engrained in us as children through comic books, cartoons and movies live on inside us as adults. Think back to when you were 8 years old. Who would you have wanted to be then; Superman or Batman? I was always a Batman fan. […]
I’m going to walk you through the basics of how to build a wardrobe on a budget (without holding anyone up). Below are my 5 steps to creating a solid, versatile wardrobe on a budget. Have a plan Know your budget Quality over quantity Color, patterns and textures Wardrobe content Have a Plan The first […]