On Ancient Madder
There are three characteristics that define what we today understand as a ‘Real Ancient Madder Tie’: printing method, gum twill and motif. There is some confusion as to what constitutes...
On Glencheck
Today, glencheck and POW (Prince of Wales) checks are popular designs for ties, shirts and suits; its origins reach back to the 19th century where it was first woven for...
Beyond Basics: Shirts III
Level 3: red and white stripes. True red is a difficult color to use in classic menswear, but done right it can look great. The first step is, again, finding...
Beyond Basics: Shirts II
Level 2: still blue, but much darker. Not navy, of course (that is reserved for casual wear), but decidedly not light blue, too. The key to this kind of shirt...
The History of Paisley
Before the design arrived in contemporary menswear it had to take quite the long journey: originally from Persia, the motif became popular in India from where it was imported by...
On Shoestring Pocket Squares
Shoestring pocket squares are usually made of linen, with a white ground and a colored border (thin, like a shoestring). These are great, mainly in one of two scenarios: 1)...
