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Fashion is an ever-evolving entity, constantly changing to reflect cultural shifts, technological advancements, and the influence of new generations. Today, we are inundated with a whirlwind of trends that are both exciting and fleeting, often dictated by social media, celebrity culture, and the rapid production cycles of fast fashion. Yet, amidst this constant churn, there
Quick answer: To simplify your wardrobe, review what you own, keep clothes that fit your life, and identify pieces you can combine in several ways. Start with existing favorites before buying replacements. A smaller wardrobe is useful when it serves your routines, preferences, and climate. A useful wardrobe is easier to see, wear, and maintain.
Quick answer: A shoe-shining routine starts with identifying the shoe’s material and following its care instructions. For a compatible smooth-leather finish, remove surface dirt, apply a suitable product sparingly, allow it to set as directed, and buff. Product choice and technique depend on the leather and finish. Shoe care is a practical craft: small, regular
By Steve Price Well-Sewn prides itself on bringing analysis and reviews of a plethora of fashion brands, from suit and tie makers to wristwatches and accessories. One of our true passions however lies in the manufacture of footwear; for years, the editorial staff have discussed different brands that we approve of and like, ranging from
By Steve Price & Bryan Ergle Like the artificers of old, he crafts concoctions that bequeath eloquence and beauty upon the user. With a skilled nose and hand of a master craftsman, he expertly blends different ingredients with his own form of unique alchemy, whose potions are worn and whose effects are rapturous upon the
By Bryan Ergle How do you choose suit fabric? Start with how often you will wear the suit, the weather and the occasions it needs to suit. Compare fiber, weave, fabric weight and feel with your tailor. Bryan’s starting preference is worsted wool, but the Super S number alone does not tell you how a
By Bryan Ergle Look around the world. Look at how men and women dress and act. It is remarkable how ‘far out’ fashion, behavior, and culture has become. The quintessential men’s suit and tie are so far gone, they’re practically a separate fashion statement! It is ironic… this day in age, that a man dressed
In the last few years, there has been a resurgence in men’s finer fashion, and corollary to that, a string of stores and services that offer custom suits for reasonable – indeed, outrageously low, if you know suits – prices. Names like Tom James, Indochino, and Alton Lane quickly come to mind, and I can
“Really, how often do you look at a man’s shoes?” This quote from Red, as played by Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption is one that rings loudly in the ears many sartorialists. The reason for that is that it runs counter to many perspectives which are, quote, “the shoes make the man.” The truth
By Bryan Ergle Did you grow up understanding that cologne was for men, and perfume, for women? That inherently, perfume was something feminine, and no masculine man would buy it – unless it was as a gift – much less wear it? Then you’re in the majority. I myself grew up with this impression, but,
