Category: Men’s Fashion

The Best Ways to Save Money on Keeping Up with the Latest Fashion

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You don’t have to be flush with cash to afford the latest fashions. If you want to treat yourself regularly and buy the very latest in fashion trends while saving money, here are some tips that could help you spend less.

 

  • Looking Out for Seasonal Sales

 

The most obvious time to get a discount on new clothes is when a sale is on. The promotional sales calendar for retailers usually starts with the January sales, followed by mid-season sales in March, the summer sales and finishing with Black Friday weekend in November.

And, if like me, you don’t like trawling the shops and fighting for that one last item left in your size, or forget when the sales start, a good tip is to sign up to your favourite retailer’s email list. For instance, since I’ve signed up for Monsoon’s emails, I have never bought anything full price from them again. Online retailers and retailer’s websites often offer huge discounts and can offer you a larger selection of clearance items.

 

  • Using Voucher Sites to Save Money on Purchases 

 

There are several websites dedicated to helping you save money on the latest fashion. For example, Voucher Codes has several vouchers and have a section for women’s and men’s fashion. An example of a savings to be had is an offer I saw today that offered and “Extra 10% off Orders in the up to 70% off Everything Sale at Missguided.” They also have offers on shops like Nike, Boohoo, Superdry and Oasis, to only mention a few.

Another clever way to save money when shopping online is to use cashback sites. These sites are particularly useful if you are shopping at an online shop for the first time. For instance, if you use TopCashBack, they will allow you 8% cash back the first time you shop at Gap online. It also allows you to earn womenswear cashback from 495 other retailers, so is worth checking out. 

 

  • Claim Your Free Fashion Accessories 

 

Some new sites will even allow you to claim free fashion accessories for when money is tight. A great example is the freebie site Wow Freebies, which offers you the chance to get free fashion if you’re willing to do a bit of product testing or be a mystery shopper for a day. At the moment, they have offers listed from companies that will allow you to test and keep a Mac lipstick, earn £100 worth of clothes by being a mystery shopper at Forever 21, and even review and keep your very own Pandora bracelet. It couldn’t be easier!

 

  • Check Your Clothing Labels

 

I’m guilty of always buying clothes that I hope to fit into someday, which means I can’t wear a percentage of my clothes at the moment. The best way to save money on fashion purchases is to buy the clothes that fit you right now. Otherwise, by the time it fits you, you may not like it anymore, or it may have gone out of fashion.

And while you’re checking the clothing item’s label, have a good look at the washing instructions. While a silk shirt may look glamorous, just remember that the cost of dry cleaning it, will be almost the same as buying a new shirt every time.  Unless you have a large budget, stick to machine-washables and save. And follow the washing instructions on the label if you want to get more wear out of them and possibly want to sell it in future.

 

  • Sell What You Don’t Wear

 

If you follow the tips on this blog and get good items at sale prices and take care of them well, you will be able to get a good price for them on websites like Ebay. And if you spend a couple of hours taking good photos and researching how to make your items ‘pop’ you may even be able to afford a few new items of clothing from your sales.

Suit style — all your questions answered

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When it comes to suits, men have to be extremely particular. There’s a lot to take into account in the lead up to a formal event, where you want to look sharp and stylish with minimal effort. A suit is the ultimate, most understated, yet notably smart attire a man can opt for but choosing the right one can be difficult and there’s a few important considerations to make when you are shopping for that all important wardrobe addition. Join CT Shirts and remove the stress from the suit-buying equation with these answers to some of the most common questions.

How do I pick the right colour suit?

The kind of event that you’ll be wearing the suit at can playquite an important role in helping you to decide which colour is right for your purposes. Whether it’s for an extra special date night, a new office essential or a wedding, taking some time to determine the shade you choose can ensure that your suit looks the part. For first time suit buyers, grey is always a popular choice as it looks modern yet extremely smart and refined in light, dark and charcoal shades. Navy suits can often look slightly bolder, and it has the power to really elevate the other shades of your outfit, from the shirt to your tie and shoes. A navy suit would make an excellent choice for an anniversary dinner or a day at the races, stylish and suave at the same time. Blue hues are also complementary to near enough every man, so if you are less satisfied with your existing collection of grey and black suits, then it could be time to add a navy, midnight blue or perhaps ink blue suit to your wardrobe. Meanwhile, black suits are a sure-fire way to look sharp at any formal event, from weddings to work conferences; you really can’t go wrong with this one.

Can suits be resized?

It’s a rarity to be lucky enough to find a perfectly fitting suit straight from the rail, and for this reason some people choose to buy tailor-made garments, but many men require some alterations on their suit for it to be well fitting. The options when it comes to resizing garments vary, but typically only minor adjustments will be necessary. Suit jackets can only be made shorter, but it is a difficult alternation to make as the spacing between the button holes and pockets will remain the same regardless — and if this balance is not even, then the entire jacket can be compromised. If you are looking to shorten your jacket by anything less than an inch, then making this adjustment should be fine.

Suit sleeves are one of the most commonly altered aspects of the garment, and when deciding how much length to take off you should remember to allow for half to three-quarters of your shirt cuff to show. If you want to lengthen the sleeves, then this will depend on how much material is at the top of the sleeve or under the cuff. Keep in mind that sleeves can also be slimmed, and this alteration can totally change how the suit looks — but make sure you still have enough room to move freely and comfortably! The chest and stomach can be let in and taken out, with a limit on the latter, and usually it only takes a few centimetres to make a big difference. When buying a suit, if you notice that the lapels aren’t lying flat then this isn’t something that can be fixed by an alteration. One of the riskiest alterations to make is anything which affects the shoulders and collar, as making changes here can jeopardise the entire suit jacket.

When to dry clean your business suit

Many men will be unsure on exactly when to take their favourite suit to the dry cleaners, but there are some things to look out for if you think it could be time to refresh your garment ready for the next event in your social calendar. Over washing garments such as suits can decrease their life span significantly, so if the marks or odours that you’re targeting aren’t coming off with a brush, airing out or spot clean then it could be time to pack your suit up and head to the dry cleaners. Maintain the natural fibres in your suit by avoiding too many unnecessary trips to the dry cleaner and get the most out of your suit.

How can I keep my white shirts looking pristine?

Shirts shouldn’t be downplayed as an aspect of a suit. They can complete the entire look and an ever-popular choice is the classic white shirt. But these come with their own set of challenges to keep them looking as fresh as they did on that first outing. Pulling out your good white shirt and noticing that it has been tinged grey is frustrating, and it tends to happen as a result of dirt in the machine, or simply by not using enough detergent in each cycle. Avoid having to endure the realisation on the morning of a big work function that your white shirt has been tarnished, by simply being careful when it comes to washing them. Sorting laundry is often a priority for many of us but take extra care with your bright whites. Being mindful about how much you are filling the machine up with can also be helpful, as you can avoid tangling and the dispersal of dirt directly onto your clothes. Adhere to the recommended amount of product too, and you should maintain the pristine white bases to your favourite suits.

Choose the right suit and it will certainly serve you well, with a bit of help from some of these tips on suit style and care!

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Attendees From Patti Uomo Spring/Summer Fashion Show Spotted Wearing Resort Wears And Prints

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Fashion people were spotted wearing some Resort wearing and an quirky prints when attending the Pitti Uomo SS20 fashion show or show off. Though, Patti Uomo Ss20 doesn’t required this attire theme when attending their show off day for their spring and summer collection for 2020, still people were pulling it off and giving us an hint in away on what we could get for the next year summer and spring outfits. Because more or less, this kind of outfits will be on trend for next year, for sure.

Though other brands like Zara and others had releases these kind of pieces already. But I think Pitti Uomo has a different to offer us for the next year collection which we have to wait out for. And if you were asking me though what we could expect from the brand Pitti Uomo for their Spring/Summer collection? Well, I haven’t any idea at all as for now as the brand hasn’t disclose it yet but I am pretty sure that in the following days ahead we could able to see some pictures from this event that has showcased with the brand’s upcoming collection.

Pop Trading Company Made New Balance’s 1500 in “Electric Yellow” & “Pearl White” Leathers

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For those man who has addiction with the shoes, like I do, this post is one for you. Some days ago the Pop Trading company has made another dope kicks under the New balance brand which came too cool that I know most of you guys were excited to have.

The new piece they’ve made came in two colors one in Electric yellow and one is pearl white. To be honest, these two shoes were too versatile on my own opinion, because we could easily pair them up in any styling we wanna pull off with, at least for us Asians, though.

Details:

These pieces will be available in market on June 1, 2019 and they were in different pricing though. The Electric Yellow will be priced at €170 EUR, while the Pearl white priced at €190 EUR. And they will be sit on New Balance’s Store Sleeves on the releasing date stated. Hence, if you do eyeing to have any of these shoes here, you will be better in checking them on June 01 on the nearest brand’s stores your area. Because they might has a limited stock per store though due of t’s demand world wide now.

 

Palace x Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Collaboration

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These are the pieces that we could expected for this collaborative collection, that will be available soon in the market. If I am not mistaken though, these finds will be fully released this coming May 24 2019 which composed some sweatshirts, hoodies and some good graphic short-sleeved that I knew everyone’s here will surely love to have.

This collection has been made by the two great called brands Palace & Jean-Charles de Castelbaja. Though, they aren’t that well known in the main stream fashion as yet. But I do believed that people were staring to recognized their brand through their dope street-wear pieces that are truly quirky and unique, most especially their graphic designs.

Look om how great these short-sleeves here? they are too fine and you can even pair them up in either on your pants or shorts for this summer season. Thus, if you were on lookout for an awesome top to pull off this season? hence, why not grabbing any of these button-down here?

Details:

Releasing Date: May 24 2019

Price Ranges: Not Stated Yet, Better check each’s brand website for further details about it

Availability: Can be purchase online and in any physical stores near your area

‘SIZE’ Shows 15th Anniversary Capsule Collection

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You know me, I am the basic guy, hence whenever I saw any pieces from these brands or labels that has any basic or simply tee being releases, I really see to it to include them up here as they are speaking to my own fashion style and statements. And today, let me share with you this one brand here called’SIZE’ which releases their latest capsule collection as part of their brand’s 15th anniversary.

I know most of you wont be appreciate these finds from the latest collection. But if you do like streetwear and the one gives comfortable on this humid season? then, these pieces were too perfect for you to pull off.

This collection will be available to get this coming 17th of May in your nearest SIZE stores and to ts affiliated mortars stores as well in some online stores. Go check your area for these pieces.

HUF Summer 2019 Collection

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One of you favorite brands today called HUF has now releases their latest collection of pieces for their summer collection 2019. These pieces, to be honest, were too dope and fine as they are too basic and simply and yet you can bring the chic vibes are you wear any of these pieces, from this HUF Summer Collection 2019.

I liked these pieces more than to others now. Because each pieces and the way the styled them for this lookbook really speaks to my style hence I cant help myself just to commend this brand and looking forward to buy off at least 3 pieces from them once they are being available in the market soon.

Further Details and Availability?

I think as for this moment, this collection is now being out in the market, all you have to do is to check the main brand site for further details but if you were asking for the pricing ranges? no worries, these finds were too reasonable and inexpensive. In fact, you can have the tee for 12 USD and other finds will cost you up to 120 USD at least.

Fun Fact: This collection is inspired with summer beach vibes unlike with other brands wherein they’ll sticking in playing colors with their summer collections most of the time.

Adidas X Raf Simons’ RS Ozweego

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We all know that adidas is mainly a brand for sports finds and same. Hence, if you are looking for the best outdoor outfit or a gym or sports outfit to make. I think, this brand, adidas, could offer you a wide selections of a great finds to have, of course for both men and women. That is why I am kinda pleased to know that the brand, Adidas, is now having a collaboration with Raf Simons to create the stunning “RS Ozweego” that will be available soon in the market.

To be honest, these shoes for this collaboration were too futuristic when it comes to there designs. Because of the metallic accentual to it which is too way better than to the other same shoes that are being out from the other brands and labels. This line comes with different colors that would cater in any genders and as I’ve heard, these shoes will be available this coming 24th of May which I know most of you will excited about, right? so what are you waiting for? for marked your calendar and visit any Adidas stores in the date of released for you to pick up your very own Adidas X Raf Simons’ RS Ozweego.

What does the future of tailoring look like?

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These days, a man’s wardrobe is incomplete without a three-piece suit. It is said that the suit that we all know and love today started in the early 1800s by a gentleman called Beau Brummell. He replaced long-tailed coats and silk stockings with the classic suit jacket accompanied by full-length trousers and it all went from there. But as we’re faced with new challenges (such as the lengthy daily commute) and as we strive to cut out time consuming activities (ironing a suit can be draining), what does the future look like for our tailoring? 

Advancements we’ve seen so far

One innovation that has been rolled out across many clothing manufacturers is temperature adjusting materials. In many cases, this works by controlling the body heat of the wearer. Researchers across the US developed clothing that changes how much radiation escapes from the shirt and how easily air can circulate around the body. Although heat controlling technology in clothing is not new, it is only in recent years that it has made its way into wearable clothing when it was once reserved for those in space. This sort of technology not only improves comfort levels for the wearer but can potentially have knock on positive effects on the environment. Air conditioning (AC) accounts for an outstanding 13% of energy used in the US. If our shirts become temperature regulated, then it is possible we will be in lower need of constant AC — reducing our carbon footprint so we all benefit!

Another development in material technology is non-iron fabrics. Enjoy an extra 10 minutes in bed as you pull your work shirt out of the dryer and put it on straight away — wrinkle free and no need to haul out the ironing board. The technology behind the non-iron shirt includes a process that strengthens the fabric, preventing the molecules from moving as much and increasing its resistance to creasing.

It’s important that a suit gives us the flexibility to move freely. Especially when you’re sitting in the same place for a prolonged period of time, such as at the desk, on your way to work or at a fancy dinner. This is where the latest mechanical stretch technology comes in to play. This sort of technology works with the materials of the suit to improve its flexibility. Some suit jackets and shirts achieve this stretch through incorporating a small percentage of elastane in the fabric and this is enough to enhance the comfort of the garment.

Advancements we can expect

An increasing amount of funding is being spent on researching and developing wearable payment gadgets. Of course, we already have the ability to pay contactless with a smart watch or phone but that’s just not enough! MasterCard paired with fashion designer Adam Selman to explore the idea of inserting a microchip into clothing, perhaps in the sleeve of a jacket or into a bag — allowing you to pay for items with even less effort. This concept could have some effect on our tailoring trends as cuff links and pockets could become payment devices!   

We could potentially be closing the door to buying a garment we like in different colours. The research behind it is ever advancing and there are a few ongoing projects developing the idea. One of the projects, explored by scientists at the University of Michigan, is looking at incorporating tiny crystals that react differently depending on the wavelength of light. This affects the crystal’s formation and how they look in terms of colour to others. Other research, carried out in Montreal, is investigating how electricity from human movement can power electric fabric and change its colour. At the moment, the research is a long way off from our high streets, but it is paving the way for colour-changing materials in the future.

Purchasing a three-piece suit can be costly. It is then unsettling when a sleeve is caught on a door handle or on something sharp and the material is damaged. The latest technology in textiles is addressing this issue through the development of self-healing fabric. It works by coating regular fabric in a special solution that, when ripped, is able to melt back together at low temperatures. Other research has founded that E. coli bacteria has self-replicating properties, and this is being explored in order to discover if it can be used to knit broken fabric back together.   

It’s no secret that our wardrobes have advanced over time. Many developments are being made in order to make our lives easier and further enhance our suits to meet our highly digital and busy lifestyles.

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https://www.gq.com/gallery/the-gq-history-of-the-suit-by-decade

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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2074964-smart-clothes-adapt-so-you-are-always-the-right-temperature/

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How to Wear Shirt Studs

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You might be wondering what shirt studs actually are. You might also be wondering why your stiff white tuxedo shirts have holes above the button holes. Well, let’s unravel this mystery. Shirt studs are basically an alternative to buttons, most suited to formal wear. They’re usually made of some form of metal, from antique silver to classic gold, and sometimes feature inlays of various materials, often onyx or crystal. Shirt studs were created in the 19th Century to fasten stiff shirts that were frequently starched to the point that regular buttons wouldn’t stay on. Today, they’re still useful for formal occasions befitting your best tuxedo.

Wearing them is much simpler than you might think. First, feed the shirt stud through the hole above the button holes from the back. Then — as if the button wasn’t there — fasten the shirt using the shirt stud, allowing its feature or pattern to poke through the button hole. It really is as simple as that. Shirt studs add a little something to your look that takes it over the edge, bringing true style and class to your getup.

So, when can you wear shirt studs?

That’s really up to you. Typically, shirt studs are reserved for formality, so you’ll want to get them out for weddings, Christmas parties, business functions and such. They can also be an excellent way of distinguishing yourself from the crowd at any formal function, so don’t feel restricted by these social norms, especially if you’re trying to establish your style and individuality.

Celebrity Shirt Stud Inspiration

If you’re in need of inspiration to wear shirt studs, look no further than James Bond. Even his wax figure looks smooth! Bond’s waxy likeness sports a classic black tuxedo complete with black shirt studs, as worn by Daniel Craig playing the licensed killer in Skyfall. You may have noticed from the examples provided that shirt studs are best paired with a bow tie. Bow ties are generally the preferred necktie of choice when attending formal functions, and so naturally they pair very well with shirt studs. If you are wearing a long tie for your event, however, you may not necessarily need shirt studs, but be aware that if you remove or loosen your tie over the course of the event, white shirt will look much better and more put together if you do choose to wear shirt studs with it.

Selecting the Right Shirt Stud for You

Although the examples shown here mostly display black shirt studs, there are plentiful choices available for those looking for something a little different. Shirt studs are the perfect opportunity for some self-expression, and you can find many for different occasions. You can find themed shirt studs, such as hearts for Valentine’s Day or four-leaf clovers for St. Patrick’s Day. You can also find shirt studs specific to your interests, such as T.V and film-related studs.

Red carpet looks are a good place to go when searching for inspiration for formal attire, also. For example, Jon Hamm pulls of a classic tuxedo with shirt studs in this picture. Whether or not you are Don Draper, shirt studs are a timeless accessory that will give you a timeless look.

Shirt studs are a simple but very effective way of highlighting yourself as stylish, independent, and unique, and every man should consider raising the bar for the next formal function they attend by trying something a little different.