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...
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...
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...
