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The Weekly Web Roundup: Dec 8, 2019

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10 Years On, Still Going Strong: Red Wing 9111 Boots

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Russian Watches: An Inexpensive Gateway To Watch Collecting

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The Weekly Web Roundup: Nov 30, 2019

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My Knightsman Suit Commission Is Complete: Here Is The Result

I have finally taken delivery of my three piece suit commissioned from Knightsman. See how it turned out! Continue reading My Knightsman Suit Commission Is Complete: Here Is The Result

SamDecember 6, 2019December 6, 2019Leave a comment
Buying Guides, Clothing, Guides, Reviews, Shirts

Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts: A Comprehensive Review

A comprehensive review of Charles Tyrwhitt’s shirts and shopping experience. Continue reading Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts: A Comprehensive Review

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Footwear, Reviews

Review: Polo Ralph Lauren ‘Dezi IV’ Slipper

Review of Polo Ralph Lauren’s ‘Dezi IV’ range of microsuede slippers. Continue reading Review: Polo Ralph Lauren ‘Dezi IV’ Slipper

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Clothing, Pants

Getting Your Trouser Length Right

There are generally two types of people in menswear; one camp advocates for a classical trouser length which breaks upon the shoe, and the other camp tends to have a more ‘modern’ cut which sits above the shoe. Continue reading Getting Your Trouser Length Right

SamNovember 19, 2019November 29, 2019Leave a comment
Lifestyle

The Weekly Web Roundup: Nov 17, 2019

This week: a cheeky twist on the pinstripe suit, two classic gentleman’s outfits, a subtly sprezzed jacket and trouser combo and witness the elegance of a perfectly draped trouser. Continue reading The Weekly Web Roundup: Nov 17, 2019

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Clothing, Suits

How to Wear a Suit Without Looking Like a Mannequin

How is it this happens? Well, you’ve probably seen it before. Plain suit, plain shirt with open collar. No pocket square or personalisation of any kind. I call it the mannequin look. Continue reading How to Wear a Suit Without Looking Like a Mannequin

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Accessories, Lifestyle, TIes and Pocket Squares

Why Knitted Ties are A Great Choice for You

Knitted ties have been around for decades, and have come and gone from fashion trends over the years. Continue reading Why Knitted Ties are A Great Choice for You

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Lifestyle

The Weekly Web Roundup: Nov 10, 2019

Some classic and some unorthodox in the mix this week, with one piece of common ground: lovely lapels. Continue reading The Weekly Web Roundup: Nov 10, 2019

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Fashion Industry

Ralph Lauren Unveils New Digital Authentication Tags

Ralph Lauren has introduced a new QR code based strategy for authenticating their products. Continue reading to find out more! Continue reading Ralph Lauren Unveils New Digital Authentication Tags

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Clothing, Jackets, Lookbook

Wardrobe Staples: The Harrington Jacket

A short history of the Harrington jacket, the few common designs and how you can style them. Continue reading Wardrobe Staples: The Harrington Jacket

SamNovember 6, 2019Leave a comment

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Dressing on a budget... It's a common myth that dressing well is expensive, so to help bust that myth I wanted to put together an outfit that doesn't break the bank: this one totalled just $59AUD. --- You'd probably be right to look at the combo of striped shirt and polka dot tie and think that shouldn't work; if it was just the two of them I'd agree, though the choice of pocket square provides a bridge between them that works for me. Navy loafers are also an unorthodox choice, though this particular suit's navy contrast buttonholes provide a good bit of colour harmony to tie the pairing together. --- Will the fit, proportions and choices be perfect? No. That's part of the consequence of a super tight budget. Will you still look solid? Yes!
Paging Tom Selleck...
Bit of TV trivia for you: Did you know that Miami Vice's main characters were almost styled like this? When main actor Don Johnson first saw the unstructured suits and tee shirts in pastel colours that were the show's planned wardrobe, he was adamant that he wanted his character to have a masculine look; V neck sweaters, jeans and boots. However they convinced him to give the Vice look a go. It took off around the world, he learned to love it and the show was always renowned for the style portrayed on it.
The finished product of the three piece herringbone suit commissioned through @knightsmanbespoketailors. I had the occasion to debut it last weekend and very much enjoyed wearing it. Full writeup now live on SamTalksStyle.com, hit the link in bio to read!
A casual ensemble inspired by some of @whyweweardotcom's collegiate outfits. A mix of thrifted and bargain new scores. I haven't worn this 1/4 zip for almost six months, recently discovered it sitting behind my pile of sweaters. --- Varsity jacket @poloralphlauren, thrifted. 1/4 zip @calvinklein. Chinos @poloralphlauren. Hat repping the mighty @steelers via @mitchellandness. Capped off with vintage @r.m.williams_official chelsea boots.

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