Style

Should a Sport Coat Have Patch Pockets?

Should standalone jackets always have patch pockets? A detailed look at patch pockets vs welt pockets in classic menswear, including suits, blazers, and sport coat styling.
Style

Why Suede Watch Straps Are Good

A detailed guide to suede watch straps, including how they change a watch’s style, the best colors and textures, which watches they suit, and where to buy quality suede straps.
Style

White Linen for a Wedding

A detailed look at my all-linen wedding outfit, featuring an off-white Irish linen suit, linen shirt and tie, and white loafers. A relaxed, personal take on wedding style outside traditional formalwear rules.
Style

Why Wide Knit Ties Are Useful

A detailed guide to wide knit ties and why they pair better with classic tailoring. Learn the ideal knit tie width, how proportions affect balance, and where to find wider knit ties today.
Style

Why the Saint James OUESSANT Isn’t Perfect

An honest review of the Saint James OUESSANT Basque shirt. From the wide boat neck to short sleeves and fit issues for broad shoulders, here are the only real drawbacks of this timeless French classic.
Style

Black Frame Glasses with Black Shoes, Brown Frames with Brown Shoes?

Should your glasses match your shoes? Exploring the relationship between eyewear frame colors and leather shoes, from black and brown acetate frames to versatile metal glasses in classic menswear.
Style

I’ll Never Wear a Collar Bar Again

A detailed take on collar bars and tab collar shirts — why I stopped wearing them, whether they truly belong in classic menswear, and how trend-driven styling can sometimes go too far.
Suits

Atelier BERUN Tailoring Review – Ordering a Classic British Tweed Jacket

A detailed review of my tailoring experience at Atelier BERUN in Tokyo. From selecting British tweed fabrics to the final fitting, here is how I ordered a classic British-style tweed jacket and corduroy trousers.
Alteration

Struggling to Decide Jacket Sleeve Length Because Shirt Sleeves Vary

Struggling to decide jacket sleeve length because your shirt sleeves vary? A practical guide to balancing shirt and jacket sleeves, with real tailoring insights.
Classic suit details

What Is the Most Classic Lapel Width?

What is the most classic lapel width for a jacket? A detailed, timeless guide explaining measurements, proportions, and how to find the most balanced lapel width based on chest width.
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