A guide to Giorgio Armani men’s clothing brands and diffusion lines, vintage and contemporary

January 31, 2023.Reading time 17 minutes.

Guide to Giorgio Armani brands and diffusion lines (Pic: Richard Gere wearing an Armani coat in American Gigolo, credit - WSJ)

A guide to the various diffusion lines and labels of Giorgio Armani. If you’ve ever wondered who makes what products for each Armani brand, which labels are worth buying and which lines should be avoided, you’re in the right place!

A guide to Brooks Brothers sub-brands and diffusion lines

July 21, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Brooks Brothers label guide to brooks brothers sub brands and diffusion lines

A guide to the various diffusion lines and labels of Brooks Brothers. Those that are worth buying, and those which ought to be avoided.

Why Some Vintage European Designer Brands in Australia are Worthless

December 3, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Building a Sartorial Wardrobe From Scratch Guide

Buyer beware: if a designer branded item is made under license, it probably isn’t worth buying. Here’s why.

Battle of the Irises: Dior Homme Intense or Valentino Uomo Intense?

June 6, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Dior Homme Intense vs Valentino Uomo Fragrance Review Comparison Intense

The battle between two popular – and similar – scents. Which one takes the title?

A Guide To Ralph Lauren Clothing Sub-Brands and Diffusion Lines

May 27, 2020.Reading time 26 minutes.

A guide to Ralph Lauren’s array of diffusion lines and sub brands.

Why Some Sweaters Are Itchy: A Crash Course

April 14, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Why that particular sweater is really itchy, and how to get your hands on sweaters that don’t irritate your skin.

These Are The Measurements You Need To Know Before Buying Clothes Online

April 8, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Shopping for clothes online? These are the essential personal measurements you need to know for a good purchase.

Choosing Shoes When You Have a High Instep

January 23, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

My experience in choosing shoe styles while having a high instep. What works, what doesn’t, and what you can do to make some pesky problems stop bothering you.

Looking Sharp Without Breaking The Bank

December 11, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

In this post I want to help bust the myth that looking sharp is expensive by sharing with you an outfit that I put together for under $60AUD in total. You absolutely can dress to impress on a budget.