Written by David Hirschy on 17 Oct 2012
A quality haircut is one of the best investments that the male fashioniser can make. If one takes the time to consider it, the amount of pressure to have a great haircut is astronomical: it has to complement every outfit, encapsulate your very complicated personality, and even make you look good when you’re not wearing anything else! That can be a rather hefty order to…
Written by David Hirschy on 12 Sep 2012
From chic military jackets to boldly striped sweaters, J.Crew’s spring / summer 2013 offering is sure to satisfy many of your fashion needs this fall. Inspired by the color blocking of American painter Ellsworth Kelly and Hungarian-French optical artist Victor Vasarely, head of J.Crew menswear Frank Muytjens further developed the reliable minimalism of J.Crew that men around the world have grown to love. The collection,…
Written by David Hirschy on 9 Sep 2012
Ralph Lauren’s spring / summer 2013 collection rocked New York fashion week (NYFW) with its typical gentlemanly swagger but with a surprisingly strong shout-out to perhaps the most unappreciated neutral: brown. Yes, ladies and gentlemen. Amongst the leather, linen, and wool creations were a number of brown-coloured designs, from zip-up biker jackets to crew neck sweaters. In the latter outfit, brown actually dominated the entire…
Written by David Hirschy on 28 Aug 2012
Denim shopping can be daunting for even the most fashionable male. But fortunately, denim trends this season are a natural progression from spring. From coloured jeans to distressed denim, we note some of the key characteristics to look out for when you're denim shopping for autumn / winter 2012.
Written by David Hirschy on 15 Aug 2012
For the sartorial male, boots can serve as a cornerstone to any outfit. They can be the foundation from which one can build upward, the canvas upon which a masterpiece is painted. Whether you wear them with suit pants or jeans, read on for the styles and colours to invest in for the fall / winter 2012 season.
Written by David Hirschy on 3 Aug 2012
Sarah Burton has some big shoes to fill – specifically some oversized, McQueen-style, armadillo heels. Luckily the baby steps that she has taken in them since May of 2010 seem to be favorable, culminating in Burton winning Designer of the Year at the 2011 British Fashion Awards. The victory appears to have further spurred her on as she continues to define the new direction of…
Written by David Hirschy on 1 Aug 2012
The end of the summer fashion season is nearing, you haven’t added any significant pieces to your wardrobe in weeks (perhaps even months), and your interpretation of one of the most whimsical parts of the fashion year is starting to feel repetitive. Sound familiar? Then look no further! A number of more or less willing stylistas attending Sunday’s Florence + The Machine concert at White…
Written by David Hirschy on 28 Jul 2012
Sex sells. We’ve heard this marketing axiom time and again, but in her most recent campaign – this time for her debut fragrance FAME – megastar Lady Gaga offers up a lot more than simple sex appeal (although there is plenty of that, too).