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 Let us step back for a moment, before we go into the ‘where’, and touch upon ‘what’… choosing the right fabric! And in that, is the beginning of a good suit. We’ve now discussed how the shortcomings of many offerings from lower-end semi-custom (sometimes called Made-to-Measure, or MTM/M2M) places fall on the
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,
The modern men’s suit ensemble is rarely considered complete without the necktie. Perhaps the most important suit accessory in a man’s wardrobe, the steadfast necktie carries a long and proud tradition throughout history, with its function and form evolving over time to encompass a variety of roles. Well-Sewn looks to chronicle the history of the
The watch has become a staple accessory in fashion for hundreds of years; the first mechanical pocket watches date back to the early 16th century, with ensuing evolutionary designs over the next five hundred years would turn the watch from curiosity into a fashion mainstay. Some of the finest watches emanate from Switzerland, home to
By Bryan Ergle Men’s suits are an intriguing animal… say ‘well dressed man’ and, regardless of what man comes to mind, odds are good that that man will be in a well-tailored suit. Yet many people today eschew them, not only in day-to-day life, but in business and work, as well. Some men only have
