Get On The List
Get the latest Men's Style Advice, Evergreen Guides, Shopping Tips, and Exclusive Deals From Today's Top Brands.
Back in 1959, Colin MacInnes offered up the following description of a young gadabout-town in his novel Absolute Beginners: “College-boy smooth crop hair with burned-in side part, neat white Italian round-collared shirt, short Roman jacket, very tailored (two little vents, three buttons), no-turn-up narrow trousers with 17-inch bottoms and absolute maximum, pointed-toe shoes, and a … Continue reading The Complete Guide To Mod Fashion →
When did you last wear a suit? For a job interview, perhaps? A wedding, a funeral, or even – gulp – a court appearance? In the past couple of decades, the suit has suffered a seemingly irreversible decline, from its status as the cornerstone of the male wardrobe to its current position as an ‘also-ran’ contender; in … Continue reading Men’s Tailoring Trends That’ll Transform The Suit In 2026 →
“A well-tied tie,” said Mr Oscar Wilde, “is the first serious step in life.” And like many quotes about men’s fashion and style, its breezy exterior masks something more profound. A well-tied tie in general, and a well-tied, self-tied bow tie in particular, is one of those things that’s a lot trickier to pull off … Continue reading How To Tie A Bow Tie: Simple Steps For 2026 →
What’s the point in having your own trumpet if you can’t blow it once in a while? So let’s blast it out loud and clear; when it comes to men’s style, the UK has always led the way. And it’s done this via a timeless, and patented, blend of elegance and eccentricity. As that celebrated … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why British Style Rules Menswear →
Not long ago, I took delivery of my first double-breasted suit. I’d dipped my toe in the water before, with a double-breasted blazer, but this was the real six-buttoned, peak-lapelled, pleated-trousered deal, and, as I pulled the jacket across my chest and fastened it with a flourish, it felt like a step up, not only … Continue reading The Double-Breasted Suit Is The Season’s Must Have →
There’s a famous quote, attributed variously to Dennis Hopper, George Harrison, and Robin Williams: “If you remember the ’60s, you weren’t there.” When it comes to menswear, however, it seems that the legacy of the 1960s is hard to forget. The styles that came to prominence in that storied decade, from mod-inspired sharp tailoring to … Continue reading 60s Fashion For Men – Timeless Outfits And Styles →
There’s a key moment in The Wild One, the 1953 youth-ploitation movie in which an outlaw biker gang runs rampant through Hicksville USA, when a starstruck girl inquires of their ringleader, an impeccably leather-jacketed, cuff-jeaned, scuff-booted, 1950s men’s fashion icon Marlon Brando, “Hey Johnny, what are you rebelling against?” Brando’s response, with a world-weary sigh: … Continue reading 1950s Men’s Fashion – Timeless Mid Century Style →
Few shows have had quite the impact on menswear as Peaky Blinders. When it first aired in 2013, it almost single-handedly brought back the baker boy cap and now the likes of David Beckham and Ryan Reynolds are regularly seen sporting them. The former’s own brand, Kent & Curwen, even produced a Peaky Blinders capsule … Continue reading 1920s Men’s Fashion – Timeless Style and Outfits →
Few things are likely to link French emperors, A-list actors, grunge icons and dads on the nursery run – least of all a top originally used to identify people on sinking boats. Nonetheless, attracting wearers as diverse as these has been one of the Breton top’s most notable achievements. Once the exclusive preserve of sailors, … Continue reading The Breton Stripe Top: In Celebration Of A Menswear Icon →
“Guys don’t need a lot of choices,” the menswear designer and retailer Sid Mashburn once declared. “They just need the right choice.” Nowhere is this style koan more pertinent for men than in the matter of the shirt collar. When confronted with the dizzying array of variants on display – from tab to cutaway to … Continue reading The Best Shirt Collars Types For Your Face Shape →
A way to make a statement without being a loudmouth? Check. A way to add impetus to an autumn/winter outfit without getting ahead of yourself? Check. The trouser that’s going to make all the difference this season? Check. Are we seeing a pattern here? Yes they can be bold and yes they may not be … Continue reading How To Wear Check Trousers Without Looking Like A Golfer →
Dear Prince Harry, So the Big Day is almost upon us. The pomp, the circumstance, the formalities, the sacraments, the solemnities, the fly-pasts, and balcony waves. And, of course, the feverish sartorial speculation. What form will The Outfit take? Surely a white option would be too outre. It obviously has to be British. It definitely … Continue reading What Will Prince Harry Wear To The Royal Wedding? →