Hikaru Noguchi Knitted Neckwear Made in England
Hikaru Noguchi left her native Japan to study knitwear and textiles in England in 1989. Falling in love with the country Noguchi elected to make the UK adopted home, creating stunning knitwear collections for the likes of Paul Smith. Described as “a look that is both sophisticated and quirky, achieved through unusual juxtapositions of colour…
Grok Leather Fall/Winter 2012 Bowtie Collection
Japanese artisan leather brand Grok Leather has produced a striking series of bowties for Fall/Winter 2012. Already an non-traditional piece due to the usage of leather, these Grok bowties take a nod from the increasingly sartorial streetwear scene and feature embossed four-letter words; some of which are more appropriate than others. For those bold enough…
Pierrepoint Hicks ‘Red Wing’ Tie
The Red Wing 875 is an enduring classic boot that has seen a resurgence in popularity over recent years. Now, Red Wing has teamed up with Pierrepont Hicks to create a limited-edition commemorative tie. The micro-patterned club tie has long been a staple of preppy style and the labels’ use of the wedge-soled boot makes…
Drakes Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook
Drake’s showcase some smart Fall Winter 2012 styles for the colder months. The brand have taken inspiration from classic Savile Row tailoring and 1950′s Britain, dandy in some places, traditional in others. In the search for quality ties are, as usual, handmade in London with knitwear from Scotland and shirting from Italy. “Ceaseless practice usually…
McQ by Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook
McQ by Alexander McQueen gives us a comprehensive look at their Spring/Summer 2013 offerings. The collection from the late designer proves to be a strong continuation of McQueen’s legacy, as each outfit treads a fine line between luxury, contemporary, modern and whimsical. While the latter segment of the lookbook takes on a decidedly monochromatic overtone…
“The Perfect Suit” Infographic by Jake Gilchrist
Okay, so the ‘perfect’ suit is somewhat sartorially subjective concept up to the individual, but graphic designer Jake Gilchrist didn’t let that stop him from creating this amazing infographic about classic elements that will never go out of style. Working from an extensive GQ profile on what makes the ideal suit, Gilchrist took the often…
General Knot Company Vintage Neckties
General Knot Company has seriously brought their A-game with their collection of vintage neckties. Buying up huge amounts of deadstock fabric, the brand is unmatched in both the scope of styles but also the sheer number of them. The result are men’s neckties with unique all-over hits to be worn with your button down and…
Video: Designing James Bond’s Look
The Barbican presents a study into James Bond’s personal style, meeting award winning costume designer, Lindy Hemming; and a handful of bespoke tailors who have been instrumental in shaping and crafting this icon of style over 50 years. Designing Bond’s Look from Barbican Centre on Vimeo.
Video: It’s That Nice “The Making of a Drakes Tie”
A film by It’s Nice That’s Jai Rafferty at Drakes ties in Clerkenwell, looking at how the company creates it’s top-notch hand-stitched ties. Ties Ties Ties from It's Nice That on Vimeo.
A Continuous Lean x Club Monaco “Made in the USA” Capsule Collection
Style blog “A Continuous Lean” has teamed up with Club Monaco again for a second “Made in the USA” capsule collection. As the name suggests, all the pieces seen here are made in the USA, the capsule collection embodies a bold idealistic American spirit with its cheerful checked classic shirts and an easy ensemble of…
Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 Lookbook
Ahead of its forthcoming release, Marc Jacobs has provided a preliminary look at its Spring 2013 ready-to-wear collection of menswear as a part of Milan Fashion Week. Heavily inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1934 novel Tender is the Night and the French Riviera, the line features retro-inspired detailing throughout while boasting tailored suits, an…
Adam Kimmel Overdyed Hawaiian Print Tie
Adam Kimmel’s camo style print tie, matching his larger Hawaiian Overdye collection’s dark surfer main theme. The fabric features palm tree and waves motifs being further dyed in black, for a subtle injection of pattern & color. Available here.
Video: Superdry x Timothy Everest Collection Preview
Japanese brand Superdry has teamed up wit British tailor Timothy Everest on the Sebiro Collection for 2012. The line of suiting is made up around four stylistic identities: The Super Spy, The Bank Robber, The San Franciscan and The Country Rebel. Check out all the looks in the video below.
GANT by Michael Bastian Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
For Michael Bastian’s GANT by Michael Bastian Fall/Winter 2012 collection, we see the designer moving into slightly new territory with his well-received and respected collaboration with GANT. Bastian took a trip down memory lane for his design inspiration for this collection, drawing from his preppy roots as a Boston college student in the 80s. Although,…
BEAMS Plus Striped Cotton Seersucker Bow Tie
Customarily associated with black-tie events, Beams Plus gives the bow tie a casual twist in cotton-seersucker. The blue and grey stripes inject this self-tie style with the label’s signature vintage appeal. Available now at Mr. Porter.
Alexander Olch Slim Striped Linen Tie
Smartly patterned with contrasting stripes of blue and off-white, this Alexander Olch tie will effortlessly enliven your tailored looks & bring a welcome warm-weather style to any suit. Made with a summer-weight linen fabric, its texture and palette work particularly well with a seersucker blazer for that effortlessly fashionable look.
Stalward Ltd. Spring/Summer 2012 Neckties
Matt Gorton of CXXVI presents Stalward Ltd., a collection of fantastic neckties in Spring/Summer-appropriate materials and patterns. They describe “a New York based brand of neckwear providing an effortless addition of style for nearly any purpose. Each piece is carefully handmade in the great city of Chicago. The family-owned and operated factory has been specifically…
Drake’s Launches Online Bespoke Necktie Service
Drake’s of London is offering a new online bespoke service for those who like their neckwear just so. Having long offered bespoke neckties in-store, the launch of an online service affords this luxury service to a much wider – though no less discerning – audience. They explain “In the spirit of Savile Row bespoke tailoring,…
Tomorrowland Spring/Summer 2012 ‘Well Dressed Man’ Lookbook
Tomorrowland show off some tailoring looks in this ‘Well-Dressed Man’ lookbook for Spring/Summer 2012. With suiting from their own label and accesories and footwear from the likes of Marwood, J.M Weston, Piombo, Cutler & Gross and Trickers some well put together styles for non-sweats days. We love that truly summer suits, especially ones paired with…
The Hill-Side Slim Stripe Cotton-Blend Chambray Tie
The Hill-Side is renowned for coupling a laid-back approach with excellent craftsmanship, as this cotton-blend chambray tie aptly demonstrates. This striped piece is a failsafe way to promote an easy-going attitude – team it with formal and casual tailoring for work or play.