What is the deal with WOOL?

What animal is a “Merino”??  What’s a “120’s”?? Answers to these questions and more! Wool is truly a miracle fiber – durable, breathable, insulating, even water repellent.  It takes to dying beautifully, wrinkles fall out with a puff of steam (or the shower), and is the staple for mens tailored goods.  But what about wool […]

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# 1 – My Favorite Gifts for Him This Season

She will love creating a special gift for you! You just have to let her know!  🙂 Here is my first (and favorite) easy gift idea: The Strand by Allen Edmonds – what will be your favorite shoe! The Strand is something you might not buy for yourself.  It is my favorite shoe in the entire […]

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Dressing in the Dark

by Ann Lindsay Lessons from Fred Astaire Dressing in the Dark:  Lessons in Men’s Style from the Movies by Marion Maniker a wonderful book on mens style from the point of view that in the last 50 years men have lost the old school lessons on attire and dressing well from their fathers, and there […]

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What’s new in Fashion for Men?

  Style Forum reports the best of the best from the latest menswear trends demonstrated at the summer 2015 Pitti Uomo 88: More muted colors than previous fashion weeks, but the details are still key.  As are losing the socks! “Of course, you can’t win reblogs and influence sheeple with any old tan suit. It […]

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