Custom anything can be intimidating and at the same time exciting. For custom suits, you have an expert guiding you towards the perfect suit just for you. Custom sneakers are totally different, you’re the narrator, the hero, the designer. This way of shopping for kicks is one of the best […]
We’ve dished out a ton of great tips and advice on how to get that sharp dapper look. We know, it’s a lot of work. If you’ve missed the bite-sized tips such as “How to Button Your Jacket or Blazer” or “How to Match Shirts and Ties” or “How Suits […]
It goes without saying that every guy should have at least two to three suits (preferably in different shades) in their closet. In addition to an assortment of tailored suits, he should also have some clean shirts, a decent selection of ties/bowties and a sharp watch. But a dapper outfit […]
Elbow pads used to be geeky — in a “only wear if you’re a substitute teacher” kind of way. But as with all clothing trends, what’s old is new, and what’s dorky is cool again. Whether they’re jackets, blazers or sweaters, elbow pads add an extra look of toughness, even […]
Most of our Style 101 guides have focused on learning about how to look better, by understanding how to match shirts to finding the right pair of sunglasses for your face shape. However, this tip from PrimerMagazine is one that every guy (or gal) could find useful: how to restore […]
True story: I learned to tie a bow tie while I was half drunk at a friend’s house party. If I can learn it while I’m inebriated, then surely, you can too. Few guys wear bow ties because they’re looked upon as geeky or hipster-ish. It doesn’t take a whole […]
Nobody’s born with good style sense. Style, like cooking, is acquired through experiences. Over the last year, we’ve featured tips on how to keep your dress shirt crisp, how a suit should fit and even what types of sunglasses fit best for certain faces. You can find all our helpful […]
Birchbox isn’t just known for its monthly sample subscription of goods. The company’s website is actually a trove of insightful tips and tricks. From grooming to how-tos, to understanding style, Birchbox is a great source for becoming a more dapper guy. In one of its latest videos, Birchbox shows several […]
We’ve been tempted and have fallen victim of exciting and interesting watches that are hot, but go out of business in a few years. Watches are meant to be milestones in your life, not another pair of shoes for your outfit. They’re also expensive. Everyone has a different financial status […]
Genuine products cost money. If you want excellent quality, you need to pay for it. Knockoff leather bags (like any knockoff goods) may look authentic on the outside compared to the real deal, but you’d be shocked by how many corners were cut to get them on Canal Street. As […]
We understand buying a nice pair of shoes requires a bit of conviction and risk, so if that pair of shoes has some impact on your wallet, they deserve special care. At the lowest level, your expensive (For you) shoes should always be cleaned so liquids and salts do not […]
Every Thursday, J.Crew sends us an email reminding us its weekly factory sale is on. We usually skim through it in about two minutes and close the window, upset at all of the boring old plaid and flannel. Nevermind the sizes are usually too big. This week, though, was different. […]
