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| Lifestyle and Fashion blog for men who like to look great! Industry tips, advice and the best in male fashion from luxary brands to bargain buys. |
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| Highlight on Fashion Designers: Phillip Lim |
| 2007-11-26 08:45:56 |
Usually we talk a lot about Shirts and Ties on this blog (funnily enough!) but we also like to highlight talent in the men’s fashion industry too. This post will feature Philip Lim, the 34 year old fashion designer who was once a design assistant at Katayone Adeli. Hailing from the Orange County, California, this [...]...
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| Men’s Trends: Winter Fashion 2007 |
| 2007-11-13 04:45:01 |
What’s “IN” for men’s fashion this season is sweaters, knitwear, skinny ties and slim cut trousers.
Men’s trousers are so narrow that most will have to feature small pleats. These skinny pants should ideally be paired with a long oversized knitwear, especially turtle neck sweaters that are used by many fashion houses this season for a [...]...
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| Dress for Sucess |
| 2007-10-30 05:47:51 |
It is a well known fact that people subconsciously form a opinion about whom they meet within the first 30 seconds. As such, appearance and dressing plays a huge role in giving a good first impression. It is all about looking the part when you’re in a great shirt and tie and projecting the right [...]...
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| Buying Men’s Suits |
| 2007-10-23 04:44:19 |
Like it or not, there will always be occasions when we need to be formally attired such as when attending a wedding function or an important job interview. Hence, every man should own at least one suit in his lifetime.
Not many men wear suits these days on a daily basis - these days you’re lucky [...]...
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| Dressing for the occasion: Dress Shirts |
| 2007-10-16 03:57:31 |
A dress shirt, typically donned for a formal occasion, can be one of the finest garments within your wardrobe. Normally made from lightweight woven pure cotton, they look sharper than your every day shirt and really make you feel special.
Unlike is more demure cousin, the dress shirt has varying features, from side gussets to [...]...
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| Formal Shirts: back with avengance |
| 2007-10-09 03:47:27 |
There has been a turn around in menfolk in recent months. No longer are droves of men, young and old alike embracing the dishevelled, unkempt ‘chilled’ look that we all had to suffer gazing upon. It looks like the formal shirt has made its come back.
To be fair the formal shirt never went away, it [...]...
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| Men’s Skincare: The 5 Basic Rules |
| 2007-10-04 07:19:17 |
Your skin care regime is an essential part of your day. If you’ve been left behind in the men’s skincare revolution, it’s well and truly time to jump on the bandwagon. These are the skin care products you need to get familiar with and the regime you need to live by:
1. Break down the daily [...]...
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| Monkey Fists vs Silver Cufflinks |
| 2007-09-25 04:11:25 |
It’s that age old debate, that never seems to get resolved: Are monkey fists (the little material knotted ball cufflinks) suitable for formal shirts?
Going by different names, you would be forgiven for not knowing what I am talking about, the monkey fist, the silk knot or the French ball. Originally designed as a nautical aid, [...]...
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| How to wear colour: the secret’s in the shirt |
| 2007-09-18 04:44:48 |
Wearing colours isn’t the easiest thing to do unless you know what you’re doing. Some coloured shirts will wash out your skin, leaving you looking sick instead of suave. Need some tips for wearing colours? Read on…
The general rule for wearing colours it to keep them brighter in summer and tone them down for [...]...
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| Autumn’s in: From Grey Clouds to Grey Clothes |
| 2007-09-04 12:18:48 |
Last week we told you how to look after your knitwear, this week we’re featuring the best knits to buy in autumn that will see you through winter.
This season is headed away from the traditional autumnal colours, and straight toward grey. It’s the colour to be worn this season, especially in knitwear.
Last autumn and winter [...]...
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| Save your Knits: How to keep jumpers in top shape |
| 2007-08-30 13:51:38 |
Winters rolling around and jumpers of all shapes and sizes are falling out of the high street. The cost of a couple of good quality sweaters adds up, and they’re a little trickier to look after than your standard shirts. If you want your knitwear to last longer than the impending rain, here’s a few [...]...
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| The Monthly Shirt Round up: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. |
| 2007-08-28 16:47:39 |
In an effort to stay on top of fashion we’re always looking at new trends. This week a few interesting shirts have been brought to our attention. Some good, some bad, and some just plain ugly. Here’s our shirt round up for August:
The Good
The good was proving difficult to pick with such a bevy of [...]...
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| If you don’t have these, get them NOW! Men’s Fashion Essentials: Part 1 |
| 2007-08-22 13:34:08 |
Every man in the known universe should have these, and if you don’t drop what you’re doing and get one right now!
1. Well fitting, crisp white shirt that goes with everything. Formal enough to be worn with a tie, yet cut well enough to be worn open collared with a half sleeve roll.
2. A V-neck [...]...
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| Sock it to me: don’t let the little details push you down |
| 2007-08-14 14:49:46 |
Well fitting Suit? Check
Fresh Shirt? Check
Immaculate Tie? Check
Decent Socks? ….
You put effort into the way you look, you go out of your way to dry clean, starch, iron, tailor, and coordinate - so why is it that so many men allow their socks to let them down?
Step One: Sock Draw Attack!
Pull out your [...]...
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| Button up for winter: waistcoats are in |
| 2007-08-10 13:43:53 |
If you haven’t noticed the re-emergence of waistcoats yet – get prepared for it! And we’re not speaking strictly office wear here – the new waistcoat look is teamed with a cool shirt and either dark jeans or trousers. The new dapper is here and it’s a little laid back, oozing with cool.
Since men’s waistcoast [...]...
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| Earn your Stripes: This seasons Cufflinks |
| 2007-07-30 12:49:29 |
Cufflinks this season are all about stripes. If you’re looking to invest in a pair this season – go no further than the striped variety. What is so great about this is that stripe cufflinks never really of out of fashion and this season there’s more than you can poke a stick at.
Why go striped? [...]...
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| Men’s Fashion Myths: Setting the Record Straight |
| 2007-07-27 16:24:33 |
These days, men’s fashion changes quicker than you get to the high street to buy it. There’s no doubt men’s fashion is well and truly catching up to women’s with more cuts, styles and colours used in men’s clothing than ever before – but for some reason we’re still sticking to the same rules. I [...]...
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| Looking Good in a Shirt and Tie |
| 2007-07-18 17:09:36 |
Are you shirt savvy? There’s an endless amount of different shirts, and we’re not just talking about colours and patterns here. There’s a different collars and tie knots to suit every occasion and keep you looking your best everyday.
Here’s the five main different types of collars, and five basic tie knots
The straight collar is your [...]...
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| How to Tie a Tie - With your eyes closed! |
| 2007-07-18 16:16:05 |
If you’re still struggling with getting that tie looking right, it’s time to start from scratch with our how to tie a tie: lesson 101. A well-tied tie is essential for things like job interviews. A sloppy tie looks unprofessional and can affect that vital first impression.
Your basic, everyday tie knot is called a ‘Four-in-Hand’ [...]...
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| Tie Secrets |
| 2007-07-17 18:39:38 |
What’s the easiest and quickest way to change your look from work to play? The secrets in your tie. Simply changing your work tie to a sleek dark silk tie and adding cufflinks instantly freshens your look from day to night.
But the versatility of ties doesn’t just stop there: getting clued up on the different [...]...
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| Choosing the Right Shirt |
| 2007-07-15 19:26:33 |
How do you choose the right shirt for you? Its a minefield of ‘novelty’, ‘comedy’ and supposedly sensible torso tarnishes out there in the world of men’s fashion. It’s so hard to decide sometimes, however you can’t go wrong with a few decent basics. By basics I mean a sophisticated dress white shirt, a more [...]...
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| ‘Well dressed’: this seasons hottest look |
| 2007-07-13 13:16:40 |
Clubs and city hotspots have always attracted a trendy crowd but has anyone else noticed recently how well dressed and fashionable men have become? No longer is it the women who vie for the crown of best dressed in the bar, men and their damn nice shirts are here to stay. Smart or casual, tie [...]...
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| Power Shirts |
| 2007-07-12 16:24:08 |
In the ever luminous world of men’s fashion, never, ever underestimate the power of a good formal shirt. It embodies power, professionalism and style. You really can’t go wrong if you’re dressed in something as classic as a plain white shirt but its always more exciting to be a little adventurous. Why not add a [...]...
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| Interview wear |
| 2007-07-10 14:50:03 |
A simple shirt, believe it or not, can make or break your career, yes, yes it can! Turn up to that job interview you have been waiting forever for in the wrong shirt, crumpled, dirty or with holes in and you could blow it, severely! It sounds rather draconian but that’s just how the world works. You need to project the best possible image of yourself, as the old saying goes, first impressions count. Plan ahead, know who your going to see, you might not have to don the designer clothes but a smart, sharp shirt and tie will speak volumes before you have even opened your mouth.
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| Dress it up |
| 2007-07-09 12:46:23 |
A dress shirt, typically donned for a formal occasion, can be one of the finest garments within your wardrobe.
Normally made from lightweight woven pure cotton, they look sharper than your every day shirt and really make you feel special. Teemed with some sophisticated men’s accessories like a designer bow tie or a pair of sharp stylish cuff links, George Clooney eat your heart out!
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