Alteration & Care

How to Protect a Vintage Watch from Sweat

How to protect a vintage watch from sweat damage. A practical guide to leather watch pads (bund pads), sizing tips in mm/inches, and recommendations for dress watches.
Classic suit details

Jacket Sleeve Width Guide: Slim vs Wide

A detailed guide to jacket sleeve width—slim vs wide—and how it affects comfort, wrinkles, fabric expression, and overall silhouette. Discover which sleeve width is truly classic.
Classic suit details

Are Classic Dress Socks Only Black or Navy?

Should classic dress socks always be black or navy? A detailed guide to choosing sock colors for suits and casual outfits, including timeless rules and modern styling tips.
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Tie Knot Size Guide: How Big Should a Classic Necktie Knot Be?

A detailed guide to tie knot size—covering Single Knot, Double Knot, Half Windsor, and Windsor. Learn how fabric thickness and tightness affect proportion for a truly classic look.
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The Most Classic Shirt Collar Style: Understanding Collar Angles, Not Names

An in-depth exploration of what truly defines the most classic shirt collar. Instead of names, this article focuses on collar angles, historical references, and classic menswear philosophy.
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The Ideal Trouser Length: A Classic Guide to Breaks in Tailored Trousers

A classic menswear guide to trouser length and break. Learn why half break to full break is timeless, with detailed insights on rise, fabric, cuff width, and shoes.
Suits

Why Linen Suits Are the Ultimate Choice

Discover why linen suits are unmatched in comfort, durability, and understated elegance. A deep dive into wrinkles, texture, aging, and how linen truly performs.
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Is a Tie Dimple Really Essential?

Is a dimple in your tie a must for classic menswear? Exploring Italian and British style icons, from Gianni Agnelli to King Charles III, and what a tie dimple really means.
Suits

Falling in Love with Maison Hellard Linen – The Carnet de Voyage Collection

An in-depth look at Maison Hellard’s Carnet de Voyage collection: a rare, tweed-like brushed linen with depth, texture, and versatility beyond summer tailoring.
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No-Vent Jackets Explained: Classic Rules, Pros & Cons, and a Linen Suit Experiment

An in-depth look at no-vent jackets: classic tailoring rules, advantages and drawbacks, and a real-life experiment with a heavy linen no-vent suit. Elegant or impractical?
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