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Keep Out The Cold

April 23, 2014, 5:16 am
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Autumn is coming into full effect, so it'll soon be coat weather, but the best item for keeping out the cold is the scarf. 

This practical accessory comes in multiple sizes, colours, patterns, textiles and textures and is so easily worn - just wrap one around your neck and off you go. Just type "ways to tie a scarf" into Google if you're looking for new ways to dress it, but without giving it much thought, a scarf is the perfect way to brighten up a dull winter outfit. Having multiple options is a great way to put the cherry on top of your layering!

These are 5 brands I own and love:



1. Alpaca from Oscar Hunt Tailors

2.  Da Capo of Peru

3. Drakes

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Juxtaposition, Everywhere.

April 27, 2014, 6:07 am
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"I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it" - Alexander McQueen


They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it's true. For every critic who frowns and scratches their head at a piece of modern art or new indie film, there's someone who understands and just "gets it". 

I like to think that fashion Inspiration is everywhere and I try to find it in all aspects of my daily life; from the books I read to the films that I watch. Personally I love juxtaposition, when two so called "opposites" are seen or placed together to give a contrasting effect - like suits with tattoos, high street with designer, vintage paired back with new. I try to mix and match as much as I can, it makes my style more individual and also means that my wardrobe is more  "ready to wear". That's a handy thing to have when you're living on a poor man's millions. 




Jacket by Soctch & Soda
Jumper by Landsend
Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Pants by Joe Black
Scarf by De Capo
Pocket Square by Paolo Albizzati
Shoes by New Balance

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Leonard Mattis Interview

May 7, 2014, 2:18 pm
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Last Sunday May 4, I had the privilege to fly to Sydney for my very first hair shoot with Leonard Mattis. Born and raised in London’s East End, Leonard Mattis started his hairdressing career in a small local salon on East Ham High Street.  His talent and passion for hair saw him quickly move on to the highly acclaimed Smiths Salon, located in the heart of Soho, London.

Moving to Australia in 1998, Leonard began working as Artistic Director for award winning hairdresser Antony Whitaker.  In 2002 he founded Leonard Mattis Studio.  The Studio is a private oasis, hidden in the middle of Sydney in Surrey Hills that offers style, service and an experience that is impossible to find anywhere else.

What I really love about what Leonard is doing with hairdressing is still keeping that classic service, where it's just yourself and Leonard the whole time; not one person to wash your hair, one to cut, one to colour and one to style. He keeps it personal and does it all, a very talented man indeed. Leonard is also in the middle of creating his own range of organic hair products too, which hopefully I will get chance to try out. A big thank to Leonard and Kiki Sjoberg for the haircut, interview and photo shoots.




Here's a small excerpt from Leonard's interview


You can read the entire blog post through the Leonard Matthis website
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Cutting School For Sydney

May 11, 2014, 3:09 am
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“To be noticed without striving to be noticed, this is what elegance is about.”- Luciano Barbera


Six in the morning and the heavens have opened just as I was due to leave for the airport.

I was heading from Melbourne to Sydney to meet up with barber Leonard Mattis, when the weather decided to make my journey as complicated as possible.

After a wallet busting taxi ride (it’s easier to take a cab to the airport rather than put up with the hassle of taking an umbrella through airport security) I make it to Tullamarine just in time for my domestic flight. It’s only as we make our descent through the clouds and into Sydney that I notice the beautiful sunshine coming through the plane windows. 













Flying interstate or even overseas can really make you think about how you dress for travel - The overcoat I left home in was appropriate for the gloomy Melbourne weather (raining and 14c) but wasn’t needed in Sydney at all.

Fortunately a little pre planning led me to dress in layers I could easily take on and off, like my overcoat. I also wore a blazer and a waistcoat, making me feel a little more relaxed on my journey. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in the back of a taxi or in a tiny airline seat trying to remove layers.

I’m pleased to report that the New South Wales weather stayed sunny all day and as I left Sydney on my return journey that evening, a quick check of the Melbourne weather report (raining and 12c) had me happy that I had my winter layers ready to wear when I arrived back home.





Jacket, Shirt, Pants & Pocket Square by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Tie by Hackett
Shoes by Loake Footwear
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Christian Kimber Footwear

May 12, 2014, 2:02 am
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You may have noticed that I've been wearing Christian Kimber's navy suede loafers in a couple of previous posts. For those of you who are in Melbourne this Friday or Saturday, Kimber will be holding a pop-up sale of last season's stock at The Little Mule Cafe in the CBD. So if your a man with a love for menswear in Melbourne, I will see you there! Saturday..






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Noble Custom Interview

May 16, 2014, 3:45 am
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Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the style website Noble Custom, who were interested in my views on the state of men's fashion.
If you didn't catch it, here's a recap:





Read the rest at www.noblecustom.com













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Three by Three

May 18, 2014, 2:16 am
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"Menswear is about subtlety. It's about good style and good taste."
Alexander McQueen


It’s autumn here in Australia and that means it’s time to start playing the layering game. But when you’re working indoors wearing too many layers can get annoying, and you don’t want to be stuck wearing or carrying around your thick overcoat all day.

So what can we do about this? The simple solution that I've come up with is wearing a waistcoat. A vest will still give you a business appropriate look, while leaving your arms with full mobility.

Waistcoats are a nice extra layer for winter and may be an option that you haven’t considered before. They come in both single and double-breasted (like mine) options - It’s another way of experimenting with different textiles and I think they’re a greatly under appreciated item of clothing.





Suit, Shirt, Tie and Pocket Square by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Socks by Pantherella
Shoe by Loake Footwear
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Festival of Steve 2014

May 21, 2014, 4:36 am
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Melbourne gents, it's that time of the year again... The second annual Festival of Steve will be on at the Kelvin Club this coming Saturday, the 24th of May from12:00pm - 8:00pm. 

Saturday will see a variety of events taking place including music, comedy, presentations, and exhibitors together under the one roof.

See you there.








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Classically Flying

May 26, 2014, 4:54 am
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"Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live."

 - Gianni Versace



It's amazing when you take a look through the menswear archives and see just how many different cuts of suits there have been over the years. One style that's recently caught my eye is the six by one button double breasted jacket; it was popular from the mid 1930's through to the 50's and had a resurgence again in the late 80's and early 90's. 

The six by one was designed to give the upper torso more length, as it draws your eye down from the peak lapels through to the buttons at waist level. Although this helps to add definition, the real purpose of this cut is not to be mistaken for a fashion "rule", it's merely there as a point of difference. It's also worth noting that I've taken the peak lapel up to 4.5 inches on the jacket shown in these pictures and kept a high gorge for a sense of flair.












Jacket and Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Pants by Suit Your Style
Sunglasses by Bailey Nelson
Socks by Rock My Socks
Boots by Kimber 
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Oscar Hunt Winter Camapaign

May 28, 2014, 3:15 am
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Oscar Hunt recently released their Winter 2014 Campaign - www.oscarhunt.com.au/new/oscar-2014

"The campaign wasn’t all business; we had fun in creating something uniquely Oscar Hunt. 

Take a first-hand look behind the scenes of how we put the campaign together".

Video credit: PurpleMonky





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The Movement UK - Interview

June 5, 2014, 2:34 am
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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting to UK blog "The Movement" about my take on style and all things Menswear, to see the full interview click HERE.






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Tailored Vintage

June 9, 2014, 4:28 am
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“ARMOR, n. The kind of clothing worn by a man whose tailor is a blacksmith.” 
― Ambrose Bierce

I've made no secret of my love for vintage garments and thrift shopping has always been a small hobby of mine. A few months ago I bought this vintage tweed blazer, it was a close fit but not as exact as I would have liked. I knew that I could pay to get a it fitted professionally, but as my passion for tailoring has lead me to studying up on the (sadly) dying art, I decided to try and adjust the blazer myself.






To give a little insight into my own knowledge, I've learnt the basics of both sewing with a machine and by hand, I'm also self taught in many other aspects of the art, spending time shadowing tailors while they're working, watching online tutorials and taking apart old garments. 
Having said that, I don't actually own a sewing machine so I do it like the old Italian craftsmen, by hand.

I started by removing all of the canvas and shoulder pads, I took 3/4 of the lining out, pressed the lapel -rolling the top button to the second, opened up the cuffs, tapered the waist and attached new patch inner pockets. The biggest job from the whole project was completely changing the shoulder drape and shape of the crown to a "Spalla Camicia" (Shirt Shoulder) style, taking out some of the width and softening the finish. I'm happy with the end result and can't wait to start my next project..










Jacket - Vintage
Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Jumper by Sportscraft
Jeans by Luxire
Pocket Square by Kimber
Shoes by Loake Footwear
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Su Misura per Me

June 15, 2014, 4:58 am
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My style is nothing but the expression of myself; a score talking about me; harmony between what I show and what I hide; it’s a mix of sounds, notes and colours of symphony and bepop music. I leave fixed definitions and tags to the others.
                                                      - Nicola Ricci





I knew exactly what I wanted when I went for my first 'made to measure' experience and nothing's really changed over the years. I've always been able to envision exactly what I want even before I consult with a professional tailor, but now time has given me more technical knowledge in order for me to explain exactly what I want.

Buying clothes off the rack has definitely helped me find my colour palette and mixing off the rack with made to measure and bespoke has helped me express my personality through my wardrobe.

I feel so comfortable with my style these days that I never second guess whether a garment will look good or work on me or not and (at least in my experience) style can only be learnt through a system of trial and error. You're the most important judge as to whether your finished look is successful or not and as Italian tailor Nicola Ricci stated, "My style is nothing but the expression of myself." 









Overcoat, Jacket, Pants & Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Tie is a Vintage Thrift Find
Scarf by Drakes London
Braces by Albert Thurston (through Oscar Hunt Tailors)
Shoes by Loake Footwear
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My 6 Luggage Essentials

June 18, 2014, 5:35 am
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As most of my followers on Instagram and Facebook know, I'm about to head off on a holiday to Europe. My trip starts in Paris then it's off to Barcelona, Florence, Rome, Athens, Mykonos, Milan and back to Paris before flying home. Packing for my trip is fresh on my mind and I thought that I'd take this opportunity to share with you a list of some of my favourite 'travel essentials'. I'm sure that you guys will also have some suggestions for products that are different to the ones I've listed below, and I'd love to read your comments. Maybe you can even give me a new 'must have' item to take with me on my trip.



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1. Dr Fawcetts Beard Oil: There's nothing worse than a dry, sharp beard. This beard oil is actually one of the best I've tried. (Check out mensbiz.com.au) 

2. TiPod: When travelling overseas, rolling up my ties in my shoes doesn't cut it for me. Tipod's protect your ties in an aluminium shell pod. So unless the plane runs over them they will be safe!

3.Bailey Nelson Sunglasses: I love them, I wear sunglasses all year round. Having sensitive eyes means that I need to protect them all year round, especially in the European sun. Bailey Nelson has a large range of styles, plus the strength and UV protection is perfect.

4.Tom Ford Fragrance: It's easily one of the only perfumes I wear. 90% of my collection is Tom Ford and Grey Vetiver was the first I tried and still one I love. It's a great all year round scent.

5. Mason Pearson Styling Comb: Having a barber's  haircut means that a comb is an essential styling tool and MP combs are amazing. I wouldn't use anything else, these combs are soft on the scalp and glide easily through the hair. Not to mention that each Mason Pearson product is hand-made.

6. Jack the Snipper Style Creme: This is the first time I've used this product. It's an Australian company and made by working barbers. So far it's good, the product's easy to use and washes out with water.
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Mais 20 Minutos Spotlight

June 25, 2014, 3:40 am
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 A big thank you to Mais 20 Minutos, for having me as their Men's Style Spotlight.
For those like me who need it translated, an English version is below to my best of my translating abilities; 

Male Style: Jared Acquaro
BY LETICIA CARDOSO
Every day men are more relaxed from all points of view: it is how to dress, behave, love etc.. It seems that everything is anyway, as if common sense does not exist anymore. It is a fact that the male-jurubebaswere always first in my heart, I'm still in favor of Barbona (always, please), tattoos, more tapped shirt and a cool boot. Just think ridiculous when those paunchy gentlemen continue using tight t-shirt young. WHAT.
I greatly admire the man who knows how to dress well, even more when you can balance the hi-low. Admirable because I must give a damn job, right? What really draw’s my attention is a beautiful shoe and a cool shirt / shirt. Smelling clothes is also a beauty, haha. Neat or badly dressed, it is important to be decent, the rest of us finds a way in Renner or Hugo Boss. All this to provide a very personable young man, Australian Jared Acquaro .
Jared has a blog called The Poor Man's Millions  which shows that it is possible to dress up with very little. The guy besides being very handsome with his beard and tattoos, has an impeccable style and a cut of sensational hair. Is that boy you would not have embarrassed to introduce to your mother, you know? According to him, his style is inspired by the English and American classic with a mixture on Italian elegance. Australian blogger has worked as a specialist in style at Henry Bucks , a masculine brand.

And it is possible to dress well here in Brazil with menswear department stores? I say yes, because whenever I look at this area it has lots of cool stuff with decent price. Just have patience to "hunt". Separated some of Jared looks to inspire the hearts:
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Pitti Uomo 86

June 29, 2014, 12:43 am
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There are few words that fill me with the same sense of excitement as Pitti Uomo. 
Now in it's 86th season, Summer 2014 brought out the usual parade of well-dressed gentlemen; some relishing the opportunity to peacock in the European sun, others doing their best to keep things subtle and refined.  

I always enjoy looking at the street style shots from Pitti, as it's a great way to see where trends are headed and spot the next wave of style icons. Sadly I haven't been yet. I don't know when I’ll get to attend the biannual trade show, but perhaps Pitti Uomo 87 has my name written on it. 

Here are some of my favourite looks from Pitti Uomo 86 - I have to admit that I prefer the winter season a lot more. When you wear more layers there are more opportunities to play with patterns, colour and textures. 










*None of these were taken by me*
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Beard Season 2014

July 6, 2014, 1:11 am
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"As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed."
~Vincent Van Gogh 

I have a soft spot for any charity that has a personal meaning, especially when it's a non-profit organisation. Jimmy Niggles, the man behind Beard Season, is helping keep our eyes and ears open to the risks of Melanoma,  one of the most common forms of cancer here in Australia. Melanoma has struck a few people close to me (including my mother, the strongest woman I know) and I was honoured when I was asked to become one of the spokesmen for the cause.

So this one is for the gents out there - All you have to do is go to the Beard Season website and book in for a skin check. Let your beautiful chin mane grow through the winter and become an ambassador for Melanoma awareness. Then all you have to do is trim it back a little and continue with Movember in November! Its an easy and effective way of keeping both men and women aware of the risks of skin cancer.






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Handmade Helper

July 13, 2014, 3:35 am
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“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”  ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Did you study styling at school?"
"How did you learn about menswear?"
"What tips do you have for others?"


I get asked these questions a lot, and while my answers might be quite shocking to some, I hope that they are equally inspiring for others.

The truth is, no, I didn't study styling at school. It's something that I've picked up by myself. When I first became interested in men's fashion I sat back and observed, started researching the things that I liked and then slowly began to experiment and window shop, trying on whatever caught my eye. If you take baby steps you'll quickly start to learn what does and doesn't work for you.

Menswear is a whole, not just one particular style - When I started working in retail I made the decision to learn all aspects of the trade; from fast fashion to bespoke tailoring. When I get to the point at a job where I discover that I can't learn anymore, I find a new way to continue my personal studies, be it a new position or even starting a menswear blog.

I take what I've learnt in my previous positions and bring them across to the next job and so on. If you enjoy what you do you'll never grow tired of learning new things.

As for my style tips, they're all above. Learn what works for you and pass that knowledge on to  others. Advice should always be free, although I did go to night school to improve my sewing skills. Most importantly, don't be afraid to ask questions and absorb as much knowledge as possible.





All photos courtesy of Kim Donggwan 


Jacket by Scotch & Soda
Cardigan by Hallensteins
Shirt & Pants by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Tie is Vintage with hand embroided '5' 
Scarf by Johnstons of Elgin
Pocket Square by Tombolini
Umbrella by Pasotti (from Oscar Hunt Tailors)
Sunglasses by Bailey Nelson
Shoes by Loake Footwear


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Fold-Away Fedora

July 16, 2014, 4:13 am
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Style is something very individual, very personal, and in their own unique way, I believe everyone is stylish - Salman Khan

It's a proven scientific fact that heat rises - You can rug up from neck to toe during the colder months and still be freezing if you don't wear a hat to cover your head.

Back in the day hats were a sign of social status; in the military they denoted nationality, service and rank - These days they're worn as more of a practical accessory: perfect to shield us from the heat in summer, and help retain warmth in winter.

At the moment I'm really loving fold-able fedoras - The fur felt hat that I'm wearing below can be rolled up and slipped into my pockets in no time. Then it's just as easy to unroll and shape in any way I desire. Don't forget that character is key when it comes to personal style and that includes your accessories.









Photography by David Edney

Jacket, Pants &Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Jumper by Fred Perry Laurel 
Tie is Vintage
Hat by Christy's London
Shoes by Loake Footwear
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Bon Voyage.

July 20, 2014, 3:09 am
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People take pictures of the Summer, just in case someone thought they had missed it, and to proved that it really existed          - Ray Davies


This will be my last winter post for now as I'm about to head off to chase the sun in Europe.
This tweed sports jacket is by far my favourite wardrobe piece, and to be honest I just don't wear enough. The earthy rust, stamped with a royal blue window pane check is a great smart casual option for the colder months and it's a little sad that I have to put in back in the closet (at least for the next few weeks) and replace it with a travel wardrobe of light cottons and linens.
Tomorrow I will be touching down in Paris, France. Of course I'll be doing all of the touristy things while I'm there, but number one on my holiday itinerary is to visit the Carmina store and pick myself up some new shoes.
I'll be keeping you all updated on my travels throughout the rest of July and August; the stores I visit and the people I meet along the way. Please follow me on Instagram at @apmmillions for more regular posts while I'm on my holiday and if you guys have any places you think I need to visit feel free to leave a comment below. Until then, Au Revoir Melbourne!







Jacket, Pants & Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Cardigan by Henry Bucks
Tie & Pocket square are Vintage
Gloves by Dents Uk (From Oscar Hunt Tailors)
Shoes by Church's Footwear

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