linen

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.

2026.05.27

Style

Why I Believe Cotton-Linen Shirts Have No Real Advantage

Are cotton-linen shirts really worth it? A detailed, experience-based breakdown of their pros and cons compared to pure cotton and pure linen shirts.

2026.04.15

LinenPurchases

Let’s Wear Linen in Fall

Linen isn’t just for summer. Discover why linen suits are perfect for fall, how to style them, and how fabric weight changes seasonal wearability.

2026.03.30

Style

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.

2026.02.19

Classic suit details

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.

2026.02.13

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.

2026.02.08

Suits

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?

2026.02.05

Classic suit details

How Much Should a Jacket Be Suppressed at the Waist?

A thoughtful exploration of how much waist suppression a classic jacket should have, comparing British, Italian, and American styles with real-world examples and tailoring insights.

2026.02.02

Classic suit details

Spence Bryson Linen Is Not Cool — Yet It Still Has an Irresistible Appeal

An honest review of Spence Bryson Irish linen after years of wear in hot and humid Asian climates such as Japan. Why it feels hot, its unique character, and why some still love it despite the drawbacks.

2026.01.19

Suits

How to Remove a Shirt Chest Pocket: What You Need to Know Before Doing It

Thinking about removing a chest pocket from a shirt? Learn how to safely remove it, reduce stitch marks, avoid common mistakes, and repair damage if things go wrong.

2026.01.15

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