If you own multiple quartz watches, the thought of pulling the crown out to save battery life may have crossed your mind. You may think that doing so will increase the life of the battery, meaning that you could save money on replacement batteries. While the main downside of this is needing to set the time and date every time you put the watch back...
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...
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...
Whether you're buying your first bottle or already have a large collection, it's important to know how properly store your fragrances to ensure they'll smell great and last as long as possible. Don't worry; you don't need to spend more money on special storage devices or humidifiers. All you need is some careful consideration of where you keep them...
You just bought a brand-new bottle of cologne. You open the box, spray some on, then go out to meet your friends. You ask a friend to give you their honest opinion on it as you lean in towards them. They sniff and sniff and sniff again. "I don't smell anything." You're shocked. Was it defective? A fake? Did you not apply enough? The answer to all t...
Men typically don't have as many choices as women do when it comes to jewelry. One staple accessory in the wardrobe of the modern gentleman is the wristwatch. Although some may argue that watches do not serve a purpose since we all have phones on us at all times, a gentleman knows that a wristwatch can add elegance and class to one's wardrobe. Not ...
If you are a consistent hat wearer or have just purchased your very first hat, you may have wondered what proper hat etiquette, or 'hatiquette', is and how it can change depending on where you are and where you're going. Some people remove their hats indoors, yet others keep them on. Who is right and who is wrong? In this article, we explain the et...
If you find yourself intrigued by the idea of owning a vintage watch, you need to arm yourself with some essential knowledge before treading into unknown waters. There are a few things you need to know before buying your first vintage watch so that you don't end up getting scammed. Before we dive in, we would like to explain that vintage watches ar...
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...
