London Fashion Week was a great success. On the runway we saw many new labels with their Spring and Summer 2012 collections. Here is our selection of runway shots that inspires us and surely will inspire you too. Christopher Reaburn “Innovative, functional and fun.” Hardy Amies Spring and summer 2012 inspirations: “Venice and its churches.” Topman [...]
We are so thrilled for this years winners of the Emmy Awards! Congratulations to Modern Family for receiving the award for Best Comedy, Best Supporting Actor and Writing. We also congratulate Mad Men who won its third consecutive Emmy for Best Drama. Many of the expected old faces came out for the awards and we just loved the way [...]
A shirt yoke is a piece of fabric that extends across the shoulders in the back, stretching from shoulder blade to shoulder blade and reaching under the collar on the top. A well designed shirt yoke can make the shirt both more stylish and durable. This article explains everything you need to know about shirt [...]
Photo credit : essential-homme A white dress shirt can be one of the most versatile pieces of clothing in a man’s wardrobe. It’s the perfect complement to a suit or jacket. It can also be paired with khakis or jeans for a more casual look. These are the most obvious ways to wear a white [...]
The two button cuff is a stylish single-layer alternative to the double cuff. This cuff wraps around the wrist, closing with two vertical buttons where the ends overlap. A two button cuff typically has a longer barrel than a one button cuff (the term barrel refers to the length of the cuff). The longer barrel [...]
The one button cuff is a single-layer cuff (as opposed to a double cuff) that wraps around the wrist and fastens with a single button, with one side of the cuff overlapping the other. Because of its simplicity and comfort, this is the most common type of cuff and is found on most ready-to-wear [...]
A double cuff, also known as a French cuff, is a longer cuff that is folded back (or “doubled”). It has buttonholes on each side that are fastened with cufflinks. Double cuffs present a distinguished appearance. They are de rigueur with formal wear and are also worn with many business suits. Traditionally, the double [...]
Cufflinks lend a mark of distinction to a formal dress shirt. They are used to fasten a French cuff, also known as a double cuff, which is twice as long as a buttoned cuff and is worn doubled back. Instead of a button and buttonhole, the cuff features a double pair of buttonholes that must [...]
