It’s been a while since the last post, for which I apologize. However with the spring racing carnival hitting Australian cities, it’s a great time to take inspiration once again from the iconic Pitti Uomo festival held in Florence. The key looks this season are, Double breasted, jacket pant separates, linen and cottons, bright colours…
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THE SHOULDER WARS
The chassis of the suit, that from which everything hangs, that if not correct nothing will be, the coat shoulder. The entire look of a coat is dictated from the form of the shoulder, and is one of the few things that can’t be effectively altered after purchase. There are many different styles and variations…
PROTECTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR WARDROBE PART 2: DRY CLEANING SUITS
There are not many more contentious topics that dry cleaning when it comes to suits, how often to dry clean your suit. There is no hard or fast rule for this as everyone wears suits differently. How often do you wear the suit 1 a week 1 a month or only on occasion. The basic…
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PROTECTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR WARDROBE
There is absolutely nothing worse than after having spent time, money and love finding great wardrobe pieces and then having them ruined or damaged by poor care. This usually happens in three ways, moth or wardrobe damage, poor maintenance and bad dry cleaning. Here are some simple guidelines in order to spare you the premature…
THE ESSENTIALS: THE CHARCOAL SUIT
If you are wearing suits to work or wear them several times a week it almost goes without saying that you will need more than one. The next essential following the navy suit is the classic charcoal suit. Charcoal is an extremely versatile colour for the office, going with pretty much any shirt and tie…
SUPERFINE WOOL: THE ORIGINS
Whilst in New Zealand for a family Xmas and holiday through December I had the chance to visit my Father’s work which is where almost all the fine wool from the South Island of New Zealand is sent to be assessed and tested and given its super/micron counts strength tests and so forth. For someone…
BESPOKE VS MADE TO MEASURE
These terms are used interchangeably very often in regards to suiting, yet they are quite different, especially when you are talking true bespoke. Just because a suit is made for you in your cloth of choice doesnt make it bespoke, it may be just made to measure. A full bespoke suit is a rare thing,…
THE ESSENTIALS:THE WHITE SHIRT
As much as a staple if not more than the navy suit is the white shirt. This is quite simply the most flattering colour a man can wear. It is the best way to throw a contrast against your dark suits in order to liven up your ties. The right white shirt is perfect for…
SUMMER IS COMING!!!!
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…
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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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…
The suite at The Darling
The sydney skyline form the spa suite at The Darling