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 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 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
By Bryan Ergle I am, relatively speaking, short. I have embraced this. I am also extremely broad shouldered. If you think this combination makes shopping for menswear easy, I would love to switch places with you for a few days! The truth is, though, that menswear is made to cater to everyone. The sizes, be
When it comes to hats, it seems to be ‘do or do not, there is no try’. It is a trend that waxes and wanes, so your choice, either way, is likely to inspire some division. If in doubt, avoid the hat, but if you are a brave soul, or perhaps you simply need protection
