As we have all been able to tell from last few weekends summer is well and truly on the way (well maybe spring!!), so its time to start considering those new summer pieces. This is especially true if you want something made rather than generic off the peg Whether for spring weddings, racing carnival or…
MIAS Cut Sheet
FINISHED THREE PIECE
This is a just finished three piece suit for a clients wedding in September in Italy. It is a full canvas full bespoke suit completely handmade in Sydney using the most amazing super 130’s Ariston 8.5oz (260gm) wool. The texture and colour of this is what really makes the suit. The magnificent shade of blue…
DRESSING FOR YOUR BODY TYPE PART 5 THE AVERAGE MAN
The final instalment of this series, is loosely for the average guy (if there is such a thing) as well as for all shapes, in drawing a conclusion to all to this. The average guy has in some ways the easiest but also the hardest job. Why? well they have to choose from all the…
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DRESSING FOR YOUR BODY TYPE 4 THE TALL
In this post I will discuss how to make the most from the taller frame, what styles colours and details you should look for. The overarching key for the tall man is to break up the length in some way shape or form. In this respect they share some of the same aspects as the…
DRESSING FOR YOUR BODY TYPE PART 3 THE MUSCULAR
The next instalment in this series is the tailor’s nightmare, the body builder. Let me elaborate on why this form is so difficult to dress stylishly particularly in more formal attire. Suits off the rack come in different ‘drops’ of 4 6 and occasionally 8. This ‘drop’ is the difference in inches between the chest…
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DRESSING FOR YOUR BODY TYPE PART 2: THE DIMINUTIVE MAN
I this post I will discuss how to make the smaller more diminutive dress to augment their stature. The smaller man has to focus on increasing the appearance of his size by drawing longer lines and trying to emphasize the chest size. The most important thing for the smaller man as it was with the…
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DRESSING FOR YOUR BODY TYPE PART 1 THE STOUT MAN
Dressing well for men, is far more about style than fashion. By this I mean a man who dresses according to their body type and skin complexion will always be better atired than one one slavishly follows the latest fashions without regard to whatever flaws and imperfections they highlight or conceal Starting with the hardest,…
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Pure Linen In the Sac
Many of us have had the pleasure of wearing linen either as a shirt, pants or a suit and I am sure can vouch for the comfort. I have always wanted to find that same comfort in bed sheets, but so many are $1000 plus per set! Definitely outside the budget!!. I was delighted to…
Getting ready for (southern hemisphere) winter
Finally starting to get the winter wardrobe up and running with more things on the way. Just dropped past Hugo Boss in Sydney and grabbed a couple of beautiful light weight wool rollnecks to wear with either suits and sportscoats or just with jeans, channeling a bit of Steve McQueen 60’s and 70’s style. Its…
My sisters wedding
Two fantastically well dressed men in beautiful bespoke suits!! The blue is a fantastic William Halstead mohair, the grey is an Italian super 130, both made by Argy’s Tailoring Sydney
New suits
Having not posted for a while, many things have changed including developing a fantastic new bespoke program at work. We just finished a couple of incredible suits, one electric blue mohair in a 12oz William Halstead for myself and a nice simple charcoal super 130 from dormeuil in a three piece for my father who…
Full canvas vs Half Canvas
Suits can be made three different ways, Full “floating” canvas, Half canvas and fully fused. The latter we will disregard entirely as no quality suit is entirely fused, with no canvas structure so there is no need to dwell on them. Full canvas suits are those where the structure of the suit is stitched independently…
Living the life at The Darling
After the ordeal that was Dry July was over, we decided to have a night “away” at the Darling. It is really pivotal to note that this is NOT the Casino and is next door. Nowhere is there any sign of the tackiness that comes with the casino despite its renovations. This hotel is super…
The suite at The Darling
The sydney skyline form the spa suite at The Darling
Getting the fit right
One of the most important things in buying suits (or any clothing for that matter!) is fit. Not just getting the right size but understanding how certain fits suit certain body types A suit’s fit starts at the shoulders. The edge of the shoulder should be as close to the edge of your shoulder as…
The basics
Its probably appropriate to make one of the first posts about how to start your working wardrobe. Regardless of whether you are straight out of school, entering a graduate position, or changing careers, developing an appropriate wardrobe will always provide a headache to the ill informed. The following suggestions are just that, suggestions, but they…
The new suit
This is my new Matthew Lawrence Bespoke suit at its shell fitting. It’s a beautiful Vitale Barberis ‘Revenge Super 140s’, in a classic two button style with a slim peak lapel, and a low cut double breasted vest inspired by Steve McQueen in ‘Bullitt”. Matthew has done an amazing job so far as the suit…
New suit on the go!!
Thought I would share an image of my amazing new three piece under construction. It’s a fine check in a beautiful mid blue, classic 2 button English cutaway with small peaked lapels. The vest is a low cut double breasted, as most of the time the jacket will be undone. As you can see my…
Welcome all
Hi Everyone, I am creating a space for the modern man. i plan on sharing all things fashion, food, fine wine and spirits and I guess everything to do with being a distinguished man in modern society. Please feel free to add comments and email any images or things you have found while out and…