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The Last Curtain for 2013..

December 22, 2013, 3:21 am
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If you say I'm great, thank you very much. But I know what I am. I could be better, man, you know?
                                                                                                           - Keith Richards



It's been a very interesting year. I've done things I thought I would never do, including starting this blog and seeing photos of myself turning up all over the place. 

I've met some great people, seen great things, learnt a hell of a lot and have reached out to areas I'd never have thought possible! So this is a personal thank you to all of my followers and supporters who have made this a great experience. Keep sending me your questions, feedback and suggestions because I love hearing from you all. 

Many thanks again, Merry Christmas and I look forward to what the new year brings.  I can't wait to see what 2014 holds for us all. 








Suit by Boglioli (from Henry Bucks)
Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Tie & Pocket Square by Paolo Albizzati (from Henry Bucks)
Sunglasses by Bailey Nelson
Shoes by Church's Footwear
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GQ Best Dressed Reader of 2013

December 27, 2013, 4:01 am
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Have you ever entered a competition then completely forgotten about it? 

Out of sheer curiosity, a few months ago I sent in a photo to GQ's best dressed reader competition. To cut a short story even shorter, last week I had a post on my Facebook page  saying "Should have been #1, but congrats nonetheless, brother." 

I was confused, until I hit the link and there it was, the GQ Best Dressed Reader of 2013 Top 40. Just a little excited, I flicked through the photos until I saw my slide number - 35.

I was chuffed. 35 out of over 10,000 entries is quite amazing, but upon further investigation, it turns out that its a countdown and the photos are ranked in order from least GQ to most, based on reader’s votes. So with a 'How GQ are you' rating of 82%, it seems I'm really number 5! What a great way to end to the year. So to all who voted for me thank you very much. I'm over the moon about it! Grazie Mille!



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TATFM Interview

January 4, 2014, 1:54 am
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I really enjoy doing interviews because I get asked some really interesting questions about the blog. Because I'm based in Melbourne, I especially relish talking to local magazines and websites because I want to help promote menswear in Australia.

There doesn't seem to be as much coverage here compared to the rest of the word. The more we all embrace and promote the menswear movement, the more we will have to choose from. 

Here's a small interview featuring A Poor Man's Millions that has just appeared in the December issue of The Australia Times Fashion Magazine. Thanks to journalist Cindy Man Hun for including me amongst the other fashion bloggers in this story.


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The Start of Something Big

January 10, 2014, 4:23 am
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Welcome 2014! 

To start the year off, I wanted to let you know about a great charity event coming up in Melbourne on Feb 6th. 

Wear for Success, in conjunction with the Melbourne Museum present 'Dressed To Kill' - a VIP black tie cocktail party and private viewing of the James Bond exhibition 'Designing 007' currently on at the Museum. It's a night not only to give you an excuse to dress in black tie and enjoy cocktails in the company of beautiful women, but it's also for a great cause. WFS is a charity whose aim is to get the long term unemployed back into the workforce.  

We're told a few tickets are still available so I hope to see you there.

http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=69089


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Menswear Army

January 12, 2014, 5:13 am
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“Style is the answer to everything. A fresh way to approach a dull or dangerous thing. To do a dull thing with style is preferable to doing a dangerous thing without it. To do a dangerous thing with style is what I call art" - Charles Bukowski




A New Year brings with it the opportunity to make New Year's resolutions, and I say that now is the perfect time to move out of your comfort zone and start experimenting with your own signature style. This year I'll be continuing my own sartorial journey by playing with patterns, textures and colour in a bid to refine my look just that little bit more - Education is the key to success and you can't learn about your own personal tastes without trying (and making the odd mistake along the way).

2014 will also see some changes in my world, as I bring you more coverage from fashion shows and brand launches here in Melbourne, as well as a planned mid-year trip to Europe. On a personal note, I'm so happy that the menswear industry in Australia is growing and the more we get behind it the bigger it will become. I'm always keen to support smaller menswear labels both here at home and abroad, and hopefully one day we will get as much media coverage as the international women's collections.

Don't forget to follow me on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram. For behind the scenes pictures, WIWT and daily happenings!







Jacket and Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Pants by Boglioli (From Henry Bucks)
Tie and Pocket Square by Henry Bucks
Shoes by Loake Footwear (From Henry Bucks)
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Man Talk Magazine Interview

January 16, 2014, 2:01 am
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This week saw the launch of a new Australian magazine called Man Talk & I was very flattered to be asked to be the first interview subject for the style section of their on-line premiere.

It's shaping up to be a great online space for men, with intelligent content and a diverse selection of categories including style, so I recommend you step on over to Man Talk Magazine and take a look.
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Pantalooney

January 19, 2014, 3:09 am
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Crazy' is a term of art; 'Insane' is a term of law. Remember that, and you will save yourself a lot of trouble. 
- Hunter S. Thompson


I'd like to think that great style comes down to personality and attitude. I'm referring to today's outfit post as a 'mix and match' way of dressing. I've paired my printed trousers back with a classic button down shirt. You could also style an oversized patterned jacket with a solid simple pant. I guarantee that with a little chutzpah and experimentation your wardrobe can become something beautiful. 

Who knew that signature style could be so easy?
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Summer Side B

January 25, 2014, 5:47 am
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When I put a post up, sometimes there's a few images that I really like, but just don't fit with the story. It'd be a shame not for them to make an appearance though, so here's the APMM side B Summer series.








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Cheap Closet MacGyver

January 27, 2014, 3:51 am
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Any problem can be solved with a little ingenuity 

                                                                 - Macgyver



Before I left for Germany in 2010 I knew that I would be attending a wedding during my stay. I was on a very strict budget but had to find an appropriate outfit to wear. 

I bought a pair of Ben Sherman pants on sale for $30 and the next step was finding an appropriate shirt. A visit to my mother's house led to the "borrowing" of a white shirt from my step-father. Sorted.

The downside to my $30 pair of pants was that they were slightly too long, but at the time, tailoring wasn't even a consideration. Things changed once I arrived in Europe and exposed myself to the men's fashion industry. Becoming aware of the rules of proportion, I came to the quick conclusion that my trousers needed hemming. But what could I do as an emergency short term solution?

I had no idea about tailoring, nor access to a sewing machine. Luckily I did know how to Google.  Researching how to hem without using a machine or needle and thread gave me nothing, but like Macgyver, I came up with the idea of using double sided tape and blind pinning the hems. It wasn't ideal but it was the best that I could come up with at the time. Now I know better and these trousers have tailored professionally. Learning what proportions work for you makes a big difference.
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Rubble to Refined

February 2, 2014, 3:46 am
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Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.
                                                             - Ralph Waldo Emerson



Take a vacant lot with a few weeds and rocks maybe some rubbish scattered around. The place is desolate and abandoned until someone makes the simple decision to plant a few seeds. In time those seeds will grow into a beautiful field of flowers, like artist Ben Morrison's sunflowers in North Melbourne. Sometimes one a small step can lead to something amazing.

In life we can make this happen too. You don't need the perfect model body nor a well maintained landscape to create something beautiful within yourself. It only takes a little seed to make big changes. 

I consider these seeds to be our basics; the staples which take us from season to season. Sometimes it's nice to upgrade a t-shirt to a shirt, switch a bomber jacket to a blazer and swap track pants to trousers or chinos. Try changing up your look and let your inner Eden flourish.








Tee by Iuter Clothing
Chinos by Jack London
Sunglasses by Bailey Nelson
Shoes by Converse
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Charitable Bond

February 9, 2014, 2:32 am
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There are dinner jackets and dinner jackets; this is the latter.
                                       - Vesper Lynd (Casino Royale)



Thursday night I attended the Dressed to Kill cocktail party; a fundraising black tie event hosted by Wear for Success - a non-profit agency dedicated to dressing Melbourne's disadvantaged men. The charity provides men with clothing appropriate for job interviews, joining the workforce, or important meetings. It's a great cause and I was happy to get behind it. 

What made the event extra special was that it was held at the Melbourne Museum, currently housing the Designing 007 - 50 Years of Bond Style exhibition. I may not be the biggest James Bond aficionado, but Bond has always been an icon of style and so to see 50 years worth of costumes, props, gadgets and clips from the films in a private tour of the exhibition was a great experience.

It was a memorable night where I was able to catch up with friends and support a great cause, all while having a rare opportunity to dress up in black tie. 




Dinner Suit By Oscar Hunt Tailors
Limited Edition "Casino Royale" Shirt and Bow tie by Turnbull & Asser
Shoes by Loake Footwear



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What a Pitti..

February 20, 2014, 12:56 am
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Fashions fade, style is eternal - Yves Saint Laurent




Twice a year, stylish men arrive into Florence, Italy for Pitti Uomo. Known as the world's most important menswear trade show, Pitti Uomo's large exhibition space is filled floor to ceiling with everything from casual wear through to suits and accessories.Like any major fashion show these days it's a great place to see and be seen, an excellent place to people watch and scope out the latest trends in street fashion. Here's some of my favourite looks from the most recent Pitti Uomo - Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
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A Poor Man's Millions in conversation with John Cutler

February 28, 2014, 3:18 am
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As the figurehead of 130 years of dynastic tailoring, Sydney's John Cutler at J.H. Cutler Bespoke is without doubt the foremost expert on bespoke tailoring here in Australia. On the eve of his trip to Melbourne to present as a guest speaker at the Makers of Melbourne Style Forum (presented as part of this 2014 VAMFF cultural program), Mr Cutler took some time out of his busy schedule to talk tailoring with A Poor Man's Millions. 








Hi John, could I start of by asking you to reveal a little bit about the colours, patterns and fabrics that you are working with at the moment?

I make for a great variety of types of clients. The more conservative still stick with the navy blue, black and mid to dark grey. Those who are more adventuresome are into brown, lighter blue and linen in taupe, slater grey and blue. Plain colours are strong – not so many stripes as last year – and checks are also interesting, subtle checks. I am very into natural fibres: wool, silk, linen, cotton and (on the far end of the spectrum) many luxurious fibres such as Vicuna and cashmere.



Suit linings are increasingly becoming a way of expressing personality: are there any companies in particular you are working with on these?

I am buying some linings from Business Punks out of Germany. They engage European artists to design extraordinary concepts (through) graffiti. Images of people like Cobain, Hendrix and Amy Winehouse. I am also printing my own silk linings from high-resolution images from my new book, 'Making the Cut'. It’s a beautiful documentation of 130 years of passion in bespoke tailoring.


What is the attraction to the art of tailoring for you?

It is very personal and satisfies my longing for an artistic expression. It is wonderful to be able to turn peoples’ dreams into realities. With bespoke one is only limited by the imagination. I love working with
individuals to produce the attire in which they face the world.


To what do you attribute a renewed interest in bespoke tailoring among a younger clientele?

The new interest has to do with the exposure of clothing ideas as presented in movies, magazines and, in particular, social media. Men are seeking a garment that exudes quality and allows them to express their individuality.


If there was one or two pieces of advice you could dispense when it comes to having a suit tailored, what would it be?

Be sure that the tailor can adequately understand your commission and is relaxed and excited with the concept. Ask to see the workroom and meet the tailors who are going to make the garments. A personal relationship is paramount in bespoke. I have some clients who watch me cut their patterns and then sit in the workroom and watch each stitch that goes into the creation of their clothing.






Fashion Maketh The Man, presented by Makers of Melbourne and Beggar Man Thief.

As part of this year's Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, Makers of Melbourne in collaboration with Beggar Man Thief will be holding a panel discussion, Fashion Maketh the Man. For 90-minutes on Tuesday, March 11, some of the biggest names in men's fashion will gather at ACMI to dissect how history, culture and social change influences men's style. Listen to Sydney uber tailor John Cutler, Grenson CEO Tim Little, stylist Philip Boon, author Meg Lukens Noonan, founder of Honour Amongst Thieves Roy Christou and NGV curator International Fashion & Textiles Roger Leong - among others.

Champagne on arrival. Tickets are $25, limited to 70 seats. Arrival at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Contact Sarina Lewis on 0488 088 290 or email sarina@beggarmanthief.com.au.

With thanks to St Ali, The Blackman Hotel, Broadsheet, ACMI and VAMFF.



Images courtesy of Richard Weinstein 


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Neo Napoli

March 16, 2014, 3:30 am
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To dress well doesn't mean wearing ostentatious designer clothes
                                                                                                         - Mariano Rubinacci


There are many different methods of tailoring, but the three most common styles would have to be English, American and Italian. The suit I'm wearing in these images has been created with a nod to traditional Napoli tailoring - A typical Napoli jacket is unstructured, with little to no canvas. The shoulders are unpadded and the crown is scalped (spalla camicia) to give it a little more room across the back.

For me, this is exactly what I need with my broader torso; having such a light weight jacket also makes it very easy to both work and play in, taking me from casual to more formal situations. The trousers were a more personal design choice with a two inch waistband, reverse pleats and two inch cuffs.  I like the mid-waist and slightly cropped look to comfortably wear all year round, either with or without socks.






Suit and Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Tie by Drakes London
Pocket Square by Paolo Albizzati
Sunglasses by Bailey Nelson
Shoes by Loake Footwear
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Fairfax Interview on Executive style: The Rise of the Men's Style Blogger

March 21, 2014, 5:24 am
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Today across the Fairfax Newspaper network, the Executive Style section published an online article interviewing Sydney blogger Nathan McCallum from Bangarang as well as myself about the rise in interest in both street style blogging and men's fashion in general. Thanks to journalist Benjamin Judd for putting the piece together. You can read the full article HERE:







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Runway Trend Setters

March 23, 2014, 5:24 am
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👬It’s a new era in fashion - there are no rules. It’s all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together.
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Flashing cameras, beautiful people and an abundance of style. I love attending fashion events and always enjoy seeing the new season trends coming down the runway.
There's a lot of hype around the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (formally LMFF); with big name Aussie labels showcasing their current collections - It's the country's largest retail fashion event and the highlight of the year for many stylish Melbournians.



Personally I prefer the clothing on display at the graduates collection. Featuring the work of recent fashion school graduates, the student show is when things start to get a bit more creative and not so 'ready to wear'. There's also a lot more menswear on display - I think this is because young fashion designers have the freedom to invest more time and energy into developing cool stuff for men. Sadly that element seems to be missing from the mainstream shows, with womenswear still making up a majority of the parades.





Jacket & Pants by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Shirt by Eton Sweden
Tie by Tino Cosma
Shoes by Church's Footwear
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Secret Menswear Business

March 29, 2014, 3:29 am
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Fashion Festival may be over, but fortunately for followers of menswear in Melbourne, here's an event that's literally right up your (city's) alley. Henry Bucks are holding a pop-up installation in an unassuming nook of the CBD beginning next Friday, the 4th of April. This is something just for the men of Melbourne, so don't forget your password.


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Sport That Jacket

April 6, 2014, 4:24 am
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“A man should look as if he had bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care, and then forgot all about them.”  - Hardy Amies


Summer has ended on this side of the world. Autumn (Fall) has crept in, which means it's time to think about Winter fashion, as the temperature drops and fabrics begin to thicken. For me, now is the perfect time to start wearing sports jackets. They help add a casual element to weekends or relaxed weekday dressing - The best option is something I can run around in comfortably, staying warm as the air cools, rain starts to fall and the wind picks up. 


This navy birds-eye weave is a great wardrobe staple and has a subtle texture too, fully lined and around 280-90g/10oz 100% pure wool. I'm wearing it here with Levi's vintage collection 1920s chinos for a touch of old school workwear. A sports jacket like this will easily take me through to the colder months as there are plenty of layering options. Lower temperatures don't have to mean dull dark colours, I'll be mixing earthy tones and check patterns to brighten up the gloomy days ahead.








Sports Jacket & Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Chinos by Levi's
Pocket Square by Eton of Sweden
Belt by Tailfeather
Loafers by Crockett & Jones Footwear



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Instagram Roundup

April 13, 2014, 3:51 am
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It's been a huge start to the year - a new job, a new house & a new year's resolution to get out & have a bit more fun. Of course a LOT of what goes on never makes it to Instagram, but the first three months of 2014 have been a blast. 

APMM on Instagram 


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Check It Out

April 21, 2014, 2:21 am
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Better check yourself before you wreck yourself
                                                                              - Ice Cube

Check patterns are definitely a passion of mine and I think a lot more people are learning to appreciate the boldness of the check and the fearlessness that comes with wearing it. 


But here's where Ice Cube's famous words come into play; bold checks are a fantastic statement, especially when you feel completely comfortable and confident in your clothes, but going bold straight up can come with limitations. It isn't always appropriate for the office nor is it really suitable for weddings, funerals, or corporate events. On the plus side, you can easily split the jacket and trousers. Pairing either with solid a colour marries perfectly and gives great balance and greater versatility.

For those who are thinking about investing in a patterned suit, there are myriad options, not just checks, but pinstripes, houndstooth, birdseye and glenurquhart check, my advice is to start with something more subtle. If you go big straight up you had better be bringing your 'A' game and be prepared to stand out from the crowd.









Suit Sampled Fabric and Tailor
Shirt & Pocket Square by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Tie by Ascot Ties
Scarf by Johnstons Of Elgin
Shoes by Loake Footwear
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