Top Haircut Tips: How to Talk to your Barber (And Avoid a Bad Barnet)
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We’ve all been there – you sit down in the barber’s chair, roughly explain what you want and then wince in horror as your barber cuts too much off of the top, or clips in a few grades shorter than you wanted. And – because we’re British – we sit down and watch as they cut away more than we expected, or give us a completely different style to the one we were expecting to leave with. But it’s not your barber’s fault. When it comes to our clothes and suits, men are normally clued up on what they want...
Top Haircut Tips: How to Talk to your Barber (And Avoid a Bad Barnet)
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FT picks: September’s 5 best dressed men
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The Emmys, film festivals and a whole host of premieres have meant that September has been full of opportunities for celebrity men to ditch the streetwear and throw on something a little more formal. And so, while we normally try to bring you a range of great outfits – from suits to tracksuits – this month we thought we’d focus on one thing: suiting up. However, because it’s pretty common for these kind of lists to be made up of traditional black suits and dinner jackets, we thought we’d break the mould a little bit. Here are 5 of September’s...
FT picks: September’s 5 best dressed men
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How to tie a tie: 5 knots you need to know for every occasion
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You’re probably aware of how to tie a tie in one way or another– maybe the four-in-hand or the Windsor knot? But according to a German mathematician named Mikael Vejdemo-Johansson, there are more than 177,000 ways to tie a tie. Of course, the large majority of these are rather obscure and unusual. For instance, the Merovingian knot brings the thin back of the tie to the front and hangs beneath a fancy knot – and so you’ll probably never need to (or want to) know how to tie one of them. But if you’re heading to a wedding, or are...
How to tie a tie: 5 knots you need to know for every occasion
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Autumn Menswear Highlights 2016/17: Trends to Try This Winter
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With colder weather on the horizon, we thought we’d take a look at some of the best Autumn menswear trends and styles that will be popping up in the shops this season. (And, of course, give you a bit of inspiration for when it comes to replacing those shorts and boat shoes.) Patterned trousers We’re not talking anything as horrific as those novelty suits that your ‘oh-so-funny’ colleague probably wore to work last December (if you need reminding, take another look at your own risk), but this Autumn, prepare to see more and more trousers with a distinct pattern. Checks,...
Autumn Menswear Highlights 2016/17: Trends to Try This Winter
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FT Picks: 5 Best Dressed Men of the Month
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Although the award for August’s most memorable outfit will go to Jared Leto for his brave combination of baby pink trousers and a long, primary green jacket, we thought we’d bring you a selection of August’s best dressed men (and slightly more conventional outfits) that you are more likely to want to copy. (Although, if you’ve got a pair of pink trousers and a green jacket, now’s your time to shine!) 1. Orlando Bloom’s everyday ensemble While celebrities seem to only dress like this when they’re about to catch a flight, Orlando Bloom’s combination of relaxed skinny chinos, brown high-tops...
FT Picks: 5 Best Dressed Men of the Month
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Wedding Season Tips: 8 Ways to Turn Your Work Suit into a Wedding Suit
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Maybe you’ve been hitting the gym a lot lately, or trying to slim down a bit before the summer finally kicks in – but there comes a time in every man’s life when he goes to put on his best suit (you know, the one for weddings and very special occasions) and it doesn’t fit. Maybe it’s a little too snug around the middle or maybe it hangs off you like that time when you pinched your Dad’s suit at 16. Either way, there’s nothing worse than a poorly fitting suit, especially a wedding suit. Unless you want to go...
Wedding Season Tips: 8 Ways to Turn Your Work Suit into a Wedding Suit
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The Good the Bad and the Ugly: 5 Best and Worst Men's Summer Trends 2016
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Way-oo, way-oo – wah, wah, wah. Or something like that. (We were going for this, in case you’re wondering): Summer is finally here. And so that you can make the most of it while it lasts, we thought we’d keep you up to date with the latest summer trends and must-have fashion items we’ve seen cropping up so far. However, as with all fashion, some of the trends for 2016 are – how shall we put this – a little dubious. Let’s just say, you probably wouldn’t wear them to the pub to meet your mates. That’s why we’ve decided...
The Good the Bad and the Ugly: 5 Best and Worst Men's Summer Trends 2016
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Dogs Wearing Ties at Epsom Canine Rescue
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Last week we had the privilege of meeting Epsom Canine Rescue, a charity specialising in rescuing and rehoming stray, neglected and unwanted dogs. The team at Frederick Thomas are huge animal lovers (especially when it comes to dogs!) so we thought we would kick off our charity work with a small, local animal organisation in Surrey. And what better way than to photograph dogs wearing ties? Because let's face it - everyone loves happy, cute animals on social media. The Photoshoot We have to say we couldn’t have photographed a better bunch of dogs to shoot! With the weather brightening...
Dogs Wearing Ties at Epsom Canine Rescue
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Frederick Thomas at Royal Ascot: 2016
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A Quick Overview Royal Ascot is the most popular British racecourse and it’s not hard to see why. Its roots go back to the Monarch in 1711, making it a particularly special national event. The idea of a racecourse actually materialised when Queen Anne spotted a beautiful stretch of land near Windsor Castle that she thought would be perfect for horse racing. Today Royal Ascot welcomes around 300,000 visitors a year, and the strong link to the Monarch has remained until this very day. The Queen makes her arrival in a regal horse carriage before the start of the races....
Frederick Thomas at Royal Ascot: 2016
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Standing out From the Crowd: How to Accessorise Your Suit
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Studies have shown that when you’re wearing a suit that you look and feel great in, your mentality and thought processes change. You stand up straighter, you walk more assuredly and you sweat the small stuff a lot less. In short, you’re much more self-assured and confident. However, unlike the clothes you choose to wear on a day-to-day basis, a suit doesn’t have quite the same capacity for expressing individuality. It’s easy to often feel a little robbed of your identity, especially as, unless your suit is tailored, it’s quite possible that there’s going to be another person in almost...
Standing out From the Crowd: How to Accessorise Your Suit
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Where Did the Tie Originate From? [Infographic]
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The history of the tie goes back a long way, and its evolution has certainly been influenced by social and political events throughout the years. One of the earliest documented existences of fabric being used around the neck goes back as far as 221 B.C in China. A terracotta Chinese army showcasing cloth being tied around the warrior's necks has been one of the earliest archaeological discoveries, but where was the first existence of such a concept in Europe? And how has the tie's appearance and significance changed over time? In this infographic we explore the history of the tie,...
Where Did the Tie Originate From? [Infographic]
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From the Set to the Carpet: 9 Stylish 'Game of Thrones' Actors
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With Season Six Game of Thrones kicking off, we’ve decided to dedicate a post to celebrate the Game of Thrones actors in their full glory off set. Simply put, you don’t always look your best when draped in wet fur and snow-soaked shoes. Even if you haven’t watched Game of Thrones, you may have caught glimpses of the actors on the show, and heard many a woman swoon over Jon Snow’s curly locks. So if you’re looking for some style tips, these men are sure to provide you with some inspiration. Not convinced? See how they scrub up below… 1...
From the Set to the Carpet: 9 Stylish 'Game of Thrones' Actors
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