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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Met Gala Menswear: Trend Highlights of 2016
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Once reserved for New York’s social elite, the Met Gala is now Hollywood’s hugest red carpet event. Known formally as the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, the event celebrates a new theme each year; this time it was ”Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology”. So not only do attendants need to dress their best, but they are also expected to incorporate the chosen theme into their clothing. Now, you can imagine, Met Gala has seen its fair share of “fashion faux pas” throughout the years, with some celebrities taking the theme far too literally. But this...
Met Gala Menswear: Trend Highlights of 2016
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Smart Spring Style: Designer Highlights 2016
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This year there were plenty of fashion designers dedicating their spring collections to smart clothing. Here we revisit the brands that made some big impressions on the catwalk with their men's style collections. Aquascutum According to Fashion TV, this year’s spring/summer collection by British brand Aquascutum was inspired by clothes they made for the Rolling Stones back in the 1980s. The brand focused on fairly neutral tones this season, sticking to a professional twist with blue and checkered jackets. Burberry This year Burberry combined fitted trench coats, skinny ties and crochet designs in earthy tones for a lightweight collection. Keeping...
Smart Spring Style: Designer Highlights 2016
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How to Wear a Scarf with a Suit
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As with any clothing combination, there are a number of ways you can wear a scarf with a suit. In this post we’ve put together some examples of how you can complement your suit with a scarf, and how best to incorporate patterns and colours. Image: Defursac Tie or no tie, these looks are pretty striking. The first features a fitted suit with a patterned scarf. As the colour of the scarf matches the suit, it doesn’t overwhelm the outfit, but instead complements it. If you’re looking for less scarf and more suit, you can opt for a tucked in...
How to Wear a Scarf with a Suit
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