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You think you know the best Italian shoemakers, but if your list includes only big names like Gucci, Prada and Ferragamo, then you’re missing out on some seriously stylish footwear. Ever use the hashtag #shoeporn? Then consider adding these 5 under-the-radar Italian brands to your collection. Compared to the popular designers, they offer similar (or better) attention…
So you want to find the cheapest full canvas suit? Does that even exist? The answer depends on what exactly you’re looking for in a suit and what exactly you consider cheap. First, let’s briefly clarify the difference between a full canvas suit jacket, a half canvas suit jacket and a fused suit jacket. Related Articles:…
When it comes to outerwear, the 2017 season has been one of our best yet. This photoshoot features a few of my top Winter picks from the shop right now. Fashion photography by Madalyn Rowell. Leather: Cifonelli, knitwear: A. Taghi Leather: Cifonelli Shearling: PRADA, shoes: Alden Shearling coat: Anthony Tarassi Shearling coat, Anthony Tarassi Shearling: Prada, scarf: John Varvatos, vest: Cellini…
Hi, I’m looking at a Tommy Hilfiger sport coat in your store and want to know if the sleeves can be let out at all. The sleeve measurement is probably too short for me. Thank you Unfortunately, this jacket has functional cuffs (i.e. what some people call “surgeon’s cuffs”), so an alteration is not simple…
When you’re shopping for a suit, it’s inevitable that you’ll see a lot of single breasted jackets with a classic notched lapel. If you’d like to add something different to your wardrobe, keep an eye out for the single breasted peaked lapel. Lapels make up an important part of a suit’s overall expression. While secondary…
4 Ways to Store Your Growing Necktie Collection Necktie shopping can be addicting. When you accumulate hundreds of neckties, it’s time to start thinking seriously about storage and organization. Here are some ideas for holding and organizing a large necktie collection. Hangers You might recognize this hanger as something your Dad used for necktie storage. It’s…
My son is entering the business world and we’re struggling to find him a suit that fits. He is very slim and all the suits we’ve tried are too large. Should I start looking in the boys department? I’m in no hurry, but he will need to add suits for his career. Where should we…
Cusco is known for its amazing scenery and access to the incredible Macchu Picchu. While in the city, you can also do a little shopping. Because the mountain air in Cusco is cooler than other parts of Peru, you may find yourself wanting an extra layer of protection. To meet this need, Cusco has numerous…
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is the original basketball shoe and most popular athletic shoe on earth. Before 2001, these iconic sneakers were manufactured in the United States. Today, they’re produced in overseas factories located in Vietnam and China. An American Classic, Once Manufactured in America. So what happened to American made Chucks? In the 80s…
How to Remove Tie Wrinkles If your neckties are made with high quality silk, they’ll spring back to life even after repeated tying. But sometimes, you’ll get a stubborn wrinkle or crease caused by improper necktie storage. This can happen at home, but more often, wrinkles happen while traveling as your ties and other clothes get…
