Category Archives: Business

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The New Power Tie

When I ask you to picture for me a “power” tie what do you envision? Images of Gordon Gecko, the Apprentice, and other executives with bad hair flash through your…

Black Wool Coat by Burberry $2,250

The Pea Coat- The Most Timeless Article in a Man’s Wardrobe

Really? You might ask us? The MOST timeless article? You could make an argument otherwise but you can’t deny the timeless appeal of the standard pea coat. Suits? Arguable. In…

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The Importance of Matching Leathers and Metals

Everybody knows one of the cardinal rules of fashion: your belt should match your shoes. And while this rule will never steer you wrong, it is important to know when…

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Robert Talbott ‘Best of Class’ Woven Silk Tie

I love this tie by Robert Talbott. This is such a great-looking tie, I just can’t get over it. It has an amazingly detailed and intricate design which done feel…

Hyden Yoo Vilas gingham shirt

“This is another peek at the new collections that are popping up this upcoming spring. This is a gingham shirt by Hyden Yoo Vilas. If I was an up and…

Power tie for the classy man.

Ties are a great way to set off a dress shirt, add a little more spice or presence to your person. They can also make you look like a douchy…

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Learn to go Tieless

The trick with going tieless is making it seem like you don’t need a tie, not that you forgot one. In order to pull of this look you’ll need a…

Wearing lighter color socks

There is a saying that a man’s socks should be the same color as his trousers but a bit darker. Well, when no complementary colored hose are available a pair…

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GQ: 10 Commandments of Style

Here are GQ’s 10 commandments of style: 1. Honor thy tailor Even the best suits need altering. Pants need to be shortened, jackets need to be brought in, sleeves need…