Mensmatters

Do You Have Shoe Vamps?

Every male client I have asks “What are shoe vamps?” And then undoubtedly a quizzical look…. The answer: it’s the piece of material that starts at the toe and covers the top of the foot. A short/low vamp makes the foot look small; and a longer vamp is money…. Now, say ‘thank you‘ to GQ!

Eight Spring Essentials For Men

Men don’t care about “outfits”. They care about closets that have the right clothes. Here are your spring essentials to build a better wardrobe. Eight items: from head to toe, they are the basics that every man should own.

The Men’s Must-Have Shoe This Spring

You guessed right if you said….the loafer is the men’s must-have shoe for spring! Not just any loafer ~ it will require a little bit of structure, a longer vamp {we’ll talk more about that later}, and have something interesting about it like contrast piping, chambray material, atypical color, etc. Our favorite — for ALL [...]

Love A Man in Blues

One of my favorite blogs to look at is blacktiemind ~ and one of my favorite looks is a man in a tie and blue jacket. Find a similar jacket here

Sneaker Alert: Adidas Roundhouse

I’m a sneaker feen ~ and I didn’t know it! But I saw these Adidas Roundhouse sneakers [for men] and got jealous! They’re cute, sleek, and make a statement but not too loudy. They come in a variety of colors including the black on grey [pictured below] but also a silver on black and seven [...]

Men’s Shopping

location: Montreal owner, Michel Brisson place has a Savile Row service ethic emphasis on suiting especially bigger sizes on-site tailor Get to Michel Brisson Indeed, I’ve been and it’s worthwhile!

Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci

He’s only 38-years-old. Italian. Knows menswear. Has rules of style. He’s a dark, happy designer {read more}. Here’s what you can learn from him: Every man should own a hooded sweatshirt Four items worth spending on are a baby-blue oxford shirt, nice underwear, classic socks, and a watch Men should have “one strong accessory“ Mix [...]

Irrefutable Fact: Men Love Tech

You know it’s true! Even if these aren’t tech-savvy, men love gadgets and are always looking for a techy shortcut to an old problem. The Subject: Fitness The Solution: Working out The Tech Shortcut: Misfit Shine Made from lightweight yet rugged solid aircraft-grade aluminum, the Shine is the size of a quarter and can be [...]

Prints, Patterns & Stripes

Men are monochromatic, so this is a chance to add a little spice to the mix with prints, patterns and stripes. You don’t have to do all out but, here are a few simple suggestions that can add some pop to an outfit! Items shown {from left to right}: Alexander Olch check pocket ’round’ ~ [...]

The Navy Suit Blues

I love navy blue {who doesn’t know that if they’ve read my posts?!} so, when I read this article in Details Magazine, it only made sense to share. Blue is a very conventional color but the predominant shades of blue for this season are anything but…. Know your blues: cornflower ~ a washed-out azure, it’s [...]