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How to wear a polo shirt today
The polo shirt was based around sporting, the "polo" shirt itself was originally made for polo players as a team uniform.The originals were made longer at the back to keep the seat of the player...
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Black Tie, Tuxedo, Dinner Suit. Formal Wear
Recently whilst in Florence, Italy for Pitti Uomo 94 I attended a Black Tie event at the Palazzo Corsini.I wore a made to measure dinner suit from Tolley Savile Row here in Melbourne, Australia. The...
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Jared Acquaro X Preventi Shoe Collaboration
The Jared Acquaro X Preventi shoe collaboration was something in the making for over 7 years, which is the time I have spent in the Menswear industry.I wanted to create a shoe men would love and want...
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Ralph Lauren, 50 Years
50 years of Ralph Lauren has passed with the western work-wear inspired brand bringing back its roots.My Fall 2018 Collection is inspired by the timeless heroine who thrives on originality, creating...
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Kent Wang Balmoral Shoe Review
We guarantee the quality rivals shoes twice its price. Kent WangI spoke to the gents at Kent Wang at the end of last year in regards to their "Handgrade" shoe line. Mainly because I find it extremely...
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Fullcount Denim Review
Denim is something we all have worn in our life, there are a lot of brands and types of denim.Over the years I have personally wore American cone denim and the Chinese made denim, both selvedge and...
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Fratelli Rollneck Collaboration
Local Melbourne knitwear family Fratelli contacted me one day to showcase their work.Originally, Fratelli was knitted locally here in Melbourne, Australia but like many family businesses through the...
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The Safari Suit
A safari jacket is a garment originally designed for the purpose of going on safari in the African bush. When paired with trousers or shorts, it becomes a safari suit.The safari suit was popularised...
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Oxford shoes, characterised by shoelace eyelet tabs that attach under the vamp, a feature termed "closed lacing".Initially, Oxfords were plain, formal shoes, made of leather, but they evolved into a...
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Belafonte: Ragtime Clothing
Taking hard wearing quilty from the past for others to enjoy into the future.Belafonte was started in 2012 by Noboru Tanaka, an experienced designer from Tokyo, Japan.Mr Tanaka's vision with Belafonte...
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How to Mix and Match Colours in your Outfit.
There are many ways to mix and match colours into your outfit. I have written posts utilising interior design, nature and paintings.Today, I thought I would keep it within menswear and use a tie as an...
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Onka, traditional garment dyeing from Ancient China
While keeping in contact with one of my favourite stores from Hong Kong Luddite; I was introduced to Onka.Onka is a man with a deep love for traditional concepts, one, in particular, a natural dyeing...
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Reclaiming the Art of Sewing: How to Get Started
Gender norms of the past century have more or less relegated the skill of sewing to the world of women. It’s seen as a domestic task best handled by the ladies, and most of the available guidebooks,...
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Pitti Uomo 95 - Day 1
The first day of Pitti Uomo 95 saw a few things I hoped to see; Roll Necks, Earthy tones, Hats and Classic tailoring.Due to not being there this time around, social media and friends are my only link...
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Making your own perfume, my experience.
Perfume has been a big part of my world for many many years. I remember the first time I bought a fragrance when I was fifteen, Calvin Klein "Crave".Over the years learning about tailoring and style,...
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Goodbye to American Made Denim
After 112 years in operation, Cone Mills White Oak® closed its doors in 2017, bringing an end to a long-standing partnership between Levi’s® and the North Carolina mill. Cone Mills was one of the last...
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5 things every man should think about when they dress for summer.
When the temperaturegoes up and the sun comes out, personal style can often go out the window.These tips will keep you feeling cool and looking cool all summer long.Summer work attire We all know...
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Vision Direct ReefCycle Sunglasses
Sunglasses are an item many Australians wear, especially in many parts of our country's climates. I know personally, I wear sunglasses, almost all-year-round.Up in the northern part of Queensland lies...
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Adding Military Style into your Look.
As with everything, Military style is an individual taste. You either love it or hate, but regardless it is a uniform with a long history of triumph and despair.So why do people fall in love with...
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How to wear Western-Style
Western Style is one of character and story; many people look at the "cowboy" and either think country bum or bad boy.Mainstream is catching up with the style and turning it into a trend but what makes...
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