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You can get a great deal off the rack these days. Excess inventory, carry-over stock, rising overhead, and competition are all reasons why off-the-rack retailers can sell you a suit for 400 bucks and send you on your way. So why bother with Bespoke?

I’ve often asked my clients WHY they shop with me, as a way to understand what the perennial suit client thinks, and how I can “tailor” my business to fit in with that need. What I’ve found has been revealing. Continue reading “Why Even Bother With Bespoke Tailoring?” »

Shoes, they are the essential details to create a positive first impression. It tells people that you care about the little details. Just like filling up a luxury vehicle with premium fuel. A nice suit requires shiny sharp looking shoes. They are an investment. With proper care and rotation, well-crafted shoes can last decades and still look as good as new. The good thing for men is that just like your navy and charcoal suit, sticking with only a few dress shoes will give you that extra notch in style.

Oxford

The Oxford is the most popular dress shoe. It has rounded toe, closed lacing.  A nice pair of black Oxford shoes is essential in a man’s wardrobe. It can be worn in formal and casual setting. Also, it goes well with most suits.  Continue reading “Defining Shoes Styles- by LGFG clothier Chenda Lin” »

Some cool fashion accessories to make your life easier

Fashion sometimes comes into direct conflict between its two most important variables: comfort vs. style. Certainly some tradeoff is to be expected and it’s naïve to think that isn’t so, but efficiencies CAN be increased when striking the right balance. Here are a 3 interesting suggestions to consider when wanting to keep one, yet not wanting to alleviate yourself completely of the other. Continue reading “3 ways to blend fashion with comfort by Dimitry Toukhcher” »

How to look great on a weekend (in casual wear) this fall

Working with a lot of busy professionals, I’ve noticed that guys get a little lost when it comes to picking out weekend or casual wear that still looks fashionable. Casual jeans and a t-shirt combo seems to be the “go to” look for the majority, so here are some tips to take the casual look up a notch.

1)    Sport coat. It’s the first item that helps to dress up the jeans/t-shirt look. Sport coats can have funkier pattern than your suits. A good choice of pattern is hound’s-tooth or windowpane. A safer choice, which is easier for matching, is a plain navy blue or a lighter gray color. Continue reading “Dress for success- even when casual!” »

What’s the Deal With Bowties?

The most popular video in the history of YouTube prominently features Korean pop singer/dancer PSY bouncing around in a bowtie. Bet you didn’t notice until now. So, what’s the deal with bowties?

You’ve wondered because you see them (slowly?) coming back into mainstream, yet bowties still carry an air of insecurity to most. It’s what you don’t know that scares you: Did you know that the bowtie is tied with a “shoelace know” – now try tying one, that’s a whole different adventure.  Did you know that a bowtie is made out of Silk, Cotton, and even Wool; some might add Polyester to that list but we say “YUCK”- keep to the finer materials. For all the things you don’t know about bowties, let’s cover some basics: Continue reading “What’s the deal with Bowties?” »

Seriously, do it. A custom tailored suit is made just for you, and should be treated with the same love as went into making it. It’s not just about being clean, but saving money–a lot of it.

Proper care to men’s suits, ties, shoes, shirts, and belts ensures that the pieces look as good as the day you bought them and say what you want them to say about you–you’re organized, detail oriented, and responsible. While your tailored men’s blazer shows your professionalism, the fading of the colour or stretching of the shoulders won’t, losing the power the suit gives you in the first place. Here are a few easy rules to help your look, mind, and wallet. Continue reading “Organize Your Closet” »

Attending a wedding is a great time to look sharp with a twist. While some things might be too much for the office, a wedding is a great time to show off your style. There are a few things to consider before picking the right outfit.

Checklist

• Season
• Dress Code
• Shoes

Continue reading “Checklist for a wedding” »

You’ve got the suit. It’s time to get the right shoes.

The potential of a great men’s suit can seem to start and end at being well-tailored, but it’s important to look sharp from head-to-toe.

Demonstrate your style savvy with the right shoes. Here are three shoe styles to improve the look of your suit for day or night: Continue reading “Head-to-toe” »