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 […]
Sometimes its good to step away from the usual and don an item less frequently worn. This is how I feel about ties other than silk. Autumn and winter are the perfect time to rediscover wool ties. There’s something comfortable about wool neckwear. It reminds me of wintertime, Christmas shopping, and holiday get togethers. Thoughts of […]
On an island known for its pearls, it makes sense you would find luxury accommodation named The Shells Resort & Spa Phu Quoc. The beachfront resort made the perfect backdrop for this post featuring one take on a relaxed beach style. Not much says island style like white linen shirt and seersucker pants are a great way […]
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 […]
I almost decided to study industrial design while in college. I ended up taking a different route, yet my passion for great design remains. As this is a blog about men’s style and style isn’t only displayed through one’s clothing, from time to time I will feature some of my favorite design houses and classic pieces […]
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 […]
Over the past few years the monk strap shoe has become a common sight in menswear magazines and fashion events. They are a stylish alternative to oxfords and other lace-up dress shoes. Choosing a style that can be dressed up or down will give you the most use from your monk straps. Suedes look nice […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered why some dress shoes are more expensive than others? Better materials translate into higher costs, but construction methods also come into play. In this post, I will discuss Goodyear welting and recommend a few dress shoe manufacturers who sell Goodyear welted dress shoes. What is Goodyear Welting? A shoe with a […]
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 […]