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Whether you need a suit for your job, an upcoming wedding, or to elevate your overall style, getting a suit right off the rack can quickly become a minefield. Finding suits that perfectly fit your body type, look stylish, and are made from the finest materials can sometimes be next to impossible. For the gentleman looking to be at their absolute style best for every occasion, a custom-tailored or a fully bespoke suit can provide the style answers you need.  Exact Measurements Every Time Selecting a readymade can lead to a baggy fit and multiple trips to a tailor to...

With the pandemic slowing down and the world opening back up, more occasions to wear your finest suit begin to fill your calendar. From weddings to city date nights and your daily work commute, getting your perfectly tailored suit out of your closet has never felt better. However, your suit isn’t truly complete without paying attention to the finer details, starting with your watch.  Suits And Watches — A Match Made In Heaven Suits represent the most accurate representation of your personal style. While you can make sartorial choices with your jacket linings or pick a fabric that no one...

The benefits of cashmere are endless, and there's a reason a beautiful cashmere sweater or scarf is considered a must-have in your winter wardrobe. Its warmth and comfort will always be desirable, and because it's so lightweight, it gives designers and wearers maximum flexibility. But with these garments come a special set of rules to help you keep the quality of cashmere for as long as it can last. Follow these guidelines for your cashmere garment, and you'll step out of the house every day feeling like you did the first time you wore it. Only Wash When Necessary We...

The Italian term Spezzato — or "broken suit" — is used to describe the technique that involves the subtle substitution of the jacket or trousers of a suit to another similar item that blends the uniqueness of a suit with another type of fabric. The best forms of broken or mismatched suits evoke enough similarity that they don't stand out but enough difference in material or color that they add a beautiful twist. As with all facets of custom men’s clothing, there are ways to perfect your look and ways to mess it up, and if you want to learn...

To any man just getting their feet wet in the world of menswear, a blazer, sport coat, and suit jacket look extremely alike. You may be thinking they can be used interchangeably without anyone noticing, and it’s likely you haven’t been told otherwise. Minor details make a world of difference for any piece in menswear — none more than when choosing between a sportcoat, blazer, and suit jacket. Fortunately, this guide on all three of these classic staples will help you identify their differences and when you’re best off wearing each piece. Blazers The first blazers were created for the...