Knightsman Suit Commission Update

October 2, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

See what happened at the first fitting for my Knightsman suit.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2019: Adelaide

October 1, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

XVS1100 Bobber Distinguished Gentlemens Ride 2019

This year was my first year attending a Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, the yearly event held by Movember Foundation and partners to fundraise for men’s health initiatives including prostate cancer and male suicide prevention.

Short Case Study: How THE ICONIC Changed Clothing Retail in Australia

September 25, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard of The Iconic. It is a fashion ecommerce retailer with a slew of awards under its belt and is Australia’s largest.Ten years ago, they did not exist. Now, they are looking at grossing $1 billion in revenue by 2021. How did they grow so fast? What makes them that good?

Do Young Men NEED Black Dress Shoes?

September 23, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Black Oxfords are often considered a wardrobe staple. There is no doubting that – in the wardrobe of a regular suit wearer – the black Oxford should be.
However, many young men either are not suit wearers or they wear a suit in more casual settings. This begs a question: Do young men really need black dress shoes? If so, how soon should they land in your wardrobe?

Video: 1993 Ralph Lauren Interview with Charlie Rose

September 15, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Ralph Lauren is famous for being media shy, and it is rare for him to give interviews. This interview from 1993 is a fascinating insight into the iconic designer’s brand and influences; well worth a watch.

A Guide to The Various Styles of Shirt Collars

September 11, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

There are a number of different shirt collar styles, with a variety of shapes and angles. In this article we will walk through some of the most common iterations.

I Binned (Almost) My Entire Tailored Jacket Collection…

September 9, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

What was that thing? It was the king. The one thing that matters more than anything; the fabric, the construction, anything else.
Fit.

How to Manage Your Wardrobe When You’re Losing Weight

September 5, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Managing your wardrobe when losing weight is a juggler’s game; if you are in the game for a long time and dropping several sizes, it can quickly become expensive. Things may stay in your wardrobe only a matter of weeks or months before they become ill-fitting. So, how do you manage it?

Definition: What are Surgeon Cuffs?

September 3, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

A surgeon cuff is something you have quite likely seen before. If you have ever had a jacket or suit made for you, you have probably even owned surgeon cuffs before.

What I’ve Learned About the Ideal Fit for Pants

September 2, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Trouser fits in menswear have been on the slimmer side for some time now, with super skinny fits having had a heyday a few years ago and the go-to cut for many off the rack brands erring toward narrow tapers. Is this the way to go for everyone, though?