The Esteemed Gentleman Articles

Along with buttoning the bottom button of a suit, matching your tie and pocket square is considered a cardinal sin of men's style. Why should you NEVER match your tie and pocket square? It's simple, really: it gives the impression that you don't care or don't know any better. At some point in your style journey, you've likely heard the advice to ma...

This article contains many terms, definitions, and lingo you will hear in the cigar world. From common descriptors like shapes and sizes, to unique phrases heard only amongst cigar clubs, we scoured far and wide to create this helpful list. AGING (also known as RESTING) – Allowing the tobacco to rest under ideal conditions to mellow the overal...

You approach the large door in the dimly lit alleyway, looking left and then right, making sure no one is following you. You knock the secret knock and wait for the slot to open. A pair of mysterious eyes greets you. A rough Boston accent then asks, "Why did the stool-pigeoned dewdropper end up in a Chicago overcoat?" You look them straight in the ...

If you are sartorially minded, you may have noticed breast pockets on your coats and asked yourself, "should I put a pocket square in there?" Coats do look similar to suit jackets and sport coats, so the answer should be simple, right? Not quite. A coat, in general, will be heavier, thicker, and drape lower than a typical sport coat or suit jacket....

The power of scent is strong. Scent can evoke strong emotions, bring back memories, and leave people wondering what olfactory euphoria they just encountered. It can be your aromatic autograph, a statement closely associated with you and your character. But how do you find your signature scent? Finding a signature scent takes time and dedication. Ra...