Image Conference in Mexico City

I just came back re-certified and re-credentialed from the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) conference held in Mexico City! It was quite an experience, and fascinating to me to see the increase in image professionals internationally.  Asia, and now very much Central and South America are home to companies doing business globally, or at […]

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“Soft Shirt” vs. Traditional Shirt for Me?

Your Favorite Shirt Took a Year to Break In – Love this one RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX You know your favorite shirt?  Just like your broken in jeans, it’s soft, and comfortable.  It just get’s tossed in the washer and dryer and is like an old friend.   Problem is, it definitely is not […]

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IBMish vs. Stylish – where do you fit in?

“Safe” IBM type style can be interpreted as boring.  What is right for you? There are literally men who’s closets look like this.  They are the IBM wanna-be’s.  If clothing could come in a)charcoal b) navy c) white d) brooks blue and e) khaki and nothing else life would be great. It’s easy and they feel […]

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Button Down VS Non Button Down (Straight) Collar for Men’s Shirting

Collar styles on shirting can designate multiple facets of style and function. Shirt collars used to come in two simple varieties – button and non-button.  Now, whether custom or ready to wear in the store you can purchase modern (smaller collars, shorter points) collars, cutaway (wider point spreads) collars, tab collar, club collar and many […]

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