Men would always want to look smart and well respected. In this aspect, there are many things that can contribute to such impression but there is only one that can make an imprint of one’s personality- the suit. Men’s suits have long been recognized to have a magnanimous effect to the wearer. Not only it makes the wearer professionally looking but projects the bearing that will last a long time. Two men may be wearing the same suit but these two men have definitely a different effect to the audience. But how can you make the impression favorable to you?
The venerable houses of fashion make a comeback with the classic men’s suits. Peaked lapel, double breasted men’s suit would definitely not only fit a businessman but that of traveler whose fashion would make a difference. An Epsom double breasted men’s suit has a classic range of pinstripe with the prestigious material of Merino wool defining the comfort that you crave for. The jacket’s classic half-canvas construction ensures that the double-breasted and two-button piece would make a superb shape and drape and maintains it with ease. An Epsom suit would be the best suit that you need if you want an impression of classic and yet intelligent style. Read the rest of this entry »
In the worlds of business, finance, marketing, sales and any other monied profession dealing with people and profits – sartorial style cues are sure to influence even the most staid and conservative of men who work in these industries. In order to avoid the trap of conservatism when it comes to business fashion choices, one’s selections should be bold, bright, and powerful – imparting a sense of confidence, knowledge, and an assertive presence.
The Power Tie – Designer Neckwear from Brioni, Ermenegildo Zegna, Paul Smith
When it comes to assembling a power outfit, the necktie is surely the most important item in the wardrobe. The tie is literally the showpiece of the entire power suit, it is the most naturally attractive item on the menu and must literally pop – meaning that bold prints and bright, attractive colours are necessary when choosing a piece of neckwear to compliment the power outfit in the business fashion sense.
Brioni is a leader in men’s fashion, and is regarded very well worldwide for their handmade, beautifully inspired ties. Traditionally speaking, a Brioni tie will knot exceptionally well, is made entirely of high quality silk, and is a bit thicker than your average storebought necktie.
Brioni ties are typically very bold in patterning – this season’s offerings being found in such high fashion outlets as Neiman Marcus, Harry Rosen and others seeming to intimate that Brioni is offering a variety of large print paisley’s this season, ranging in colour from beautiful purples and lavenders onward to attention grabbing reds and crimson.
Ermenegildo Zegna is another top name in designer neckwear; Zegna is very well known for producing excellent striped ties that work very well as power ties due to their great versatility and ease of co-ordination with common shirt patterns. Most Zegna neckties offered at the designer level contain a variety of complimentary colours, whether they be offered in polka dots or even a fine cross-hatch.
Finally, Paul Smith is an excellent choice for men who love floral patterns – this season being expecially strong for these organic contenders. Paul Smith offers beautiful patterning in extremely large, oversized prints that will be sure to attract the right kind of attention; this label is certainly not afraid to experiment when it comes to aesthetics and retains a near avant-garde / high fashion flair sometimes lost in translation to commercial fashion. Read the rest of this entry »
Browsing through the aisles or displays at popular department stores will yield interesting results with regards to popular consumer menswear – an increasing amount of attention being paid to fit and cut, with an emphasis on providing variety to intrepid gentlemen seeking a shirt that fits like a glove.
Athletic Fit, Aggressively Fitted Dress Shirts for Slim Men
Athletic fit dress shirts have been popular for some time, typically marketed as “slim-fit” shirts for men who were looking for aggressively tapered dress shirts for wear to a bar or nightclub, or simply as a more professional alternative to the classic cut for men with slimmer or smaller builds.
Athletic fit shirts are becoming much more commonplace in consumer brands or retail locations such as Le Chateau or Banana Republic, having always been commonplace in designer brands such as Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Etro, or Geoffrey Beene.
The benefit of an athletic fit dress shirt is an appeal to modern sensibilities, a cosmopolitan, urban edge that will most certainly factor into the final look of your ensemble.
Modern Fit, a Moderate Taper, Semi-Fitted Dress Shirt
Modern fit is a relatively new entrant in the menswear circuit, although shirts that would commonly now be described as “modern fit” have existed in some incarnation or another for decades, simple alternatives to the more traditional, accommodating classic fit.
Modern fit describes a moderately tapered dress shirt, otherwise known as a semi-fitted shirt. This particular cut looks great on men of average build as well as leaning either way from that starting point – the somewhat slim and the somewhat heavy. Read the rest of this entry »
New Lighter Fabrics Are Now Becoming Available
Wearing a suit in hot weather is rarely much fun – especially during what promises to be a hot summer. But the good news is that as temperatures rise suit fabric weights are falling with some of the lightest, coolest ever cloths being produced this year.
A lightweight fabric for mens suits is made from fine yarns, which are usually then finely woven. “In terms of wool we consider the fabric light when it weighs no more then 170gsm. Previously a wool fabric of 200gsm was considered light,” says Pier Luigi Loro Piana of the fashion house and fabric producer Loro Piana in an email interview with the author of this article.
Cashmere and Silk Light Fabrics
Loro Piana has a cashmere and silk fabric weighing only 100gsm. Specially processed, it has the strength necessary to withstand weaving and a kilo of this yarn would extend for around 570 km, the company has calculated.
The GSM is the weight of the cloth in grammes per square metre. One of the lightest available find at the moment is, for example, just 190gsm with Ermenegildo Zegna’s Trofeo 600 fabric while the heaviest is around 480 to 500gsm and is used for coats, according to a company spokeswoman in an interview with the author of this article.
There are wool-only fabrics which weigh just 110gsm but few tailors can work with something so light just in wool unless they’re treated or mixed with something else. Read the rest of this entry »