18th August 2009
The clothes we wear convey style, taste and state of mind. In portrayal of this end and maximising expenditure we tread wisely, avoiding the expensive dips and dives of high fashion. In a designer led society more emphasis is placed on “style longevityâ...
03rd August 2009
The constant barrage of gripes about the spiralling economy zaps our energy like a punch to the liver. The media is so rife with negative comments we come to believe the end is nigh, but actually we’ve just taken a predictable dive; a glance into the re...
19th July 2009
Depending on your region of residence Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere, either spring or autumn approaches, styles change accordingly.
For antipodeans there is a scent of autumn in the air as coloured leaves descend upon the ground.
For Eu...
11th June 2009
The question of what to buy him always arises when birthdays, fathers day, anniversaries or Christmas are approaching. Or just wanting something special out of whim and fancy. Suggestions are always helpful, because certain gifts are often forgotten in pl...
14th May 2009
There are always new fashion ideas and trends waiting to be discovered. And the most economical and convenient way to navigate to its source is online. No car parking fees, traffic jams, road hogs, and, customers breathing impatiently down your neck in en...
05th May 2009
In todays fast pace society we are convinced that there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. Well there are as many hours in the day as always. In modern times, we are blessed with all means of time saving technology, but still com...
15th April 2009
Prince or proper; a gentleman as defined by principles. So we take a look at finely crafted shirts with perfectly formed collars that will hold your tie in position all the days long, befitting a gentleman.
And a closer look at ways of decorating your...
25th March 2009
Don’t be fooled by the scripted compliments given by sales staff, make your own judgement. Their persuasive nature will lead you to illusions. The correct fit will be as the jacket is pulled over your shoulders. And no excess gaping across the upper che...
03rd February 2009
Complying with search engine philosophies we are doing our best to make it easier for searchers to navigate to the source, with out getting lost in a muddle of unrelated keyword jargon.
Here you will find a collection of slightly abstract critiques int...
28th January 2009
We were asked to offer a critical review on current styles and future trends for silk neckties by Fibre2 fashion. So we got to the core.
What are the elements of a good Necktie?
First of all, the proportions, blade width and length, should be 85mm to ...
16th August 2008
Every week I sit for hours in front of a computer grappling with poor literary skills while writing product reviews on men’s fashion accessories.
I’m a complete novice as you will witness, never aspired to be a writer, but I can’t afford to hire...
09th July 2008
1921: Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan commissioned Henry Poole & Co, a respected Savile Row Tailor, to create Westernized suits for his state tour of Britain. A representative of Poole's sailed to Gibraltar with pattern templates where he met The Crown Pri...
11th June 2008
Spitalfield; Perhaps it’s not the most attractive name for a London suburb. But its early music halls propelled Charlie Chaplin to international stardom. As a major entertainment district for many decades, fashion styles evolve in the evenings as the pu...
04th June 2008
Aussie Rules is the proud name given to its self Styled football game (A combination of Gaelic football and rugby league), simply called “Australian Rules Foot-ball”, or as commonly phrased “off to the footy love” it is gaining international popul...
25th May 2008
Fashion is a fast forward industry, but continually falls back on archives to draw new inspiration from old styles. It’s as repetitious as the 1-2-3-4 beat of rock and roll including the back beat.
Often it’s easier to gauge changing weather patter...