Learning how to properly test fragrances before buying them can save you not only money, but also bringing home a fragrance you may never wear again. Wearing a fragrance is something every refined gentleman should do. You will smell great all day and set yourself apart from the majority of people who don't wear fragrances. In another article, we li...
If you are just dipping your toes into the wonderful world of watches, hearing terms like "automatic", "mechanical", and "caliber" may be intimidating. To the uninitiated, these words may mean nothing, but to those in the watch community, they are the keystone of what makes a watch a watch. Almost every type of watch and clock, minus sundials and w...
Taking pride in your appearance is a skill that all men should develop. Carefully choosing your outfit for the day could be the difference between being warm and comfortable or shivering all day because you decided to wear shorts in the middle of winter because you wanted to stand out from the crowd. Throughout your life you'll have to attend diffe...
Wearing an outfit that you curated with pieces that you appreciate can make you feel like the most important person in the world. You have carefully picked out the pieces of the style puzzle and spent both time and energy sorting through racks and racks of clothes just to find the right ones for you. With great fit, style, and colours comes great r...
Changing the date on your watch between 9 and 3 can be extremely damaging to your watch. We highly recommend you never do it for reasons we will explain in more detail further in the article. Most date displays are found at the 3 o'clock position on a watch; however, some brands put them at 4, 5, 6, or even 12 o'clock. Wherever your day or day/date...
Whether you're a seasoned suit sophisticate or are just beginning your sartorial journey, you will benefit from understanding the different terminologies used in menswear. There's no better place to start than with the most versatile and common accessory in menswear: the pocket square. While some may use the terms pocket square and handkerchief int...
Considered by some to be the grandad to the modern-day tie, cravats date back to the 17th century and have evolved from military use to modern day accent pieces for the dapper and sartorially minded. Since their creation and initial rise to popularity, cravats have seen some variations and modifications, but the style has stayed relatively co...
When most people think of neckwear they likely think of a tie or bow tie. While those are two of the most popular types of neckwear, there are a few other options to choose from if you want to build a versatile and robust wardrobe. In this article we will look at a handful of neckwear alternatives, discuss the history behind them, and if they're fo...
Some watches are highly sought after by collectors. Some have strong cultural significance, like the Omega Speedmaster, which was the first watch worn on the moon. Others, like the Breitling Navitimer, were used by pilots to calculate navigational distances, speeds, and fuel consumption. Watch collectors often favour specific brands, eras, styles, ...
Knowing how to build a wardrobe can be a daunting task. One of the pillars of dressing well is understanding how colours work together. This beginners guide to the colour wheel will help you to create more harmonious outfits with less effort. Disclaimer: Throughout the article you will see the word 'colour' spelt with and without a 'U'. Esteem...
