1. Shoulder Fitting The right fit starts with the shoulders. If the fit around the shoulders is snug, that is a good indication of a suit that should fit well. Shoulder Padding should fall straight down from your shoulders. Pads… Read More ›
Our latest Guest Blog, Choosing the Right Type of Tie based on Occasion, for men’s office prep blog, Office Prep! http://www.office-prep.com/blog/2014/4/9/tdk
It’s that time of year. Winter is transitioning to Spring and Summer, and the two are about as different as oil and water. Or Mother Teresa and Paris Hilton. It’s a chasm that isn’t easily bridged. So it’s best to… Read More ›
So I’ve used this blog as a canvas to whip out my ideas on the essentials of men’s formalwear fashion – suits, shirts, pants, the fit, even dressing like Chuck Norris. But let’s face it, even fit doesn’t have a… Read More ›
While I’ve been hammering home the trend du jour, or rather, trend of the year (or few!), regarding colorful socks and how they’re relentlessly contributing to the men’s wear revolution we are witnessing, for those of us that are more… Read More ›
The transition from Winter to Spring can literally be as drastic as going to bed in Fargo and waking up in West Palm Beach. It’s drastic, and while you may eagerly anticipate those sunny days to soak in, exercise and… Read More ›
With the exception of Craig Sager and Charles Barkley, few men have had the poise and confidence to make a pinstripe suit seem timeless. From its popularization in the 1920’s and subsequently 1980’s Wall Street Culture, to its gradual decline… Read More ›
At first glance, when assessing shirts, it appears as easy as choosing between buying Sports Illustrated covers that feature Queen Latifah or Eva Mendes. Easy decisions (depending on your preferences). Until you realize that the devil is in the details. … Read More ›
I could have written about Valentine’s. Belieb me, the temptation kicked in. But then the internet started making waves regarding NBA poster boy Blake Griffin’s smackdown of the Biebs. Nothing, and I mean nothing, is a truer testament to Valentine’s… Read More ›
Apologies for the sabbatical. If it can be called that. The last few weeks have been very intense with setting up my new venture, a line of neckties, The Dark Knot. I am looking to get back into the groove… Read More ›
Today, I am going to deviate from the usual sartorial knowledge I make an attempt to impart several times a month. Over the last few weeks, several of you will have seen links to a catalog for a necktie collection… Read More ›
Contrary to popular belief, strutting Cardigans will not make you flop like Cristiano Ronaldo on the biggest of stages. Nor will it turn you into Christina Bosh on Center Stage (no Pun intended) for the Miami Heat. Just as you’re… Read More ›
Happy New Years! Hope you all had a festive and enjoyable winter break. Apologies for the delay with this post! Of all the men’s fashion trends that have taken shape over the last couple of years, men’s colorful socks is… Read More ›
Jackets. Tuxedos. Woolen. Plaid. Tweed. Options abound during the Fall and Winter Season for men’s formalwear fashion. Layering affords us the luxury of showing off the repertoire of clothing our wardrobes house, and builds on what can often be limited… Read More ›
Check out our Guest Blog for Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman on How to dress for this Christmas Season, be it a Black Tie event, a Cocktail party or a Festive Party! http://dianegottsman.com/2013/12/what-to-wear-to-a-holiday-party-definition-of-black-tie/
Let’s face it. You’ve watched Boiler Room. Over and over again. And if you are an 80’s brainchild, several more times than that. Intentional or inadvertently, you were energized by the slick and illegal dealings of the characters on screen. … Read More ›
Tie Care A well constructed and designed tie can bring a whole outfit together. It also allows you to easily diversify your wardrobe simply through mixing and matching of ties with suits and shirts. Tie care, however, is imperative. When… Read More ›
Within a few days, Christmas season will be in full swing. And while you may be eagerly anticipating your holidays, mandatory party season will also be in full effect. Christmas parties, Family dinners and Corporate cocktail events that you wish… Read More ›
The renaissance of plaid fashion in recent years has afforded sartorially inclined men world over further opportunity to dress with flair and panache. This statement is no truer than during the Fall and Winter seasons, when the requirement for layering… Read More ›
Wait. The French are complaining about reigning in the 35 hour work week? Western Europe wants to switch their work week to three days? Ohio State fans are complaining about being irrelevant outside of Buckeye State? The Three Lions are… Read More ›
So I’ve explored and vigorously hammered home the essentials of bespoke tailoring more times than Paris Hilton has denied fabricating sex tapes (actually, did she ever deny the blatantly obvious?), Bill Clinton had dismissed sexual relations with an unassuming intern… Read More ›
The art of mixing patterns with clothing isn’t dissimilar to mixing ingredients in a dish. You add ingredients and garnishes as you become a more experienced cook. Try and do too much at once, and you will most likely end… Read More ›
So you’ve received an invite at work or are about to indulge in the fun and games that is a professional networking event, when you realize that you are absolutely befuddled. With the various delineations, or in Breaking Bad parlance,… Read More ›
This Fall Season has witnessed the rapid ascension of Tweed straight into every discerning gentleman’s wardrobe. Tweed is a coarse, thick rugged woolen fabric made in a variety of weaves and colors with several different shades of wool to give… Read More ›
That time of year has arrived. You’ve been invited to the hottest Gala in town, and it’s for a noble cause. Proceeds will go towards a charity. You’re ready to be Mr. Socialite for the evening, and your significant other… Read More ›
Our Signup Page for our upcoming brand launch is now up! Please feel free to check out http://www.thedarkknot.com If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at info@thedarkknot.com. Thanks!
By now we’ve covered how your suit jacket should fit, and definitely how your shirt should look if it has been well tailored. But what about your pants. It’s eerily similar how so many men have parallels between how they treat… Read More ›
So you’ve read about fabric choice at our Art of Fabrication article. You are aware of the details that go into a shirt, from plackets, to pleats and different cuff options. And you are aware of the different grades of… Read More ›
Ok. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and risk alienating the rabid female fanbase this blog has developed over the course of the last few months. Basically, since inception. Johnny Depp is not only one of the most… Read More ›
So you’ve decided to go bespoke, and having educated yourself on fabric selection, details such as lapels and jacket lining and whether you want pleated or flat front pants, you think you’ve done enough to select the suit of your… Read More ›
After months and months of trial, error, more trial and several factory visits, I have finally developed prototypes for my inaugural line of neckties with The Dark Knot. I would like to thank my family, friends, all of you and… Read More ›
Apologies for the delay between this and the previous article. Last week was spent working with factories on necktie prototypes for my upcoming brand launch (more on that shortly! – sign up for our newsletter for further updates!). In articles… Read More ›
Given that this blog was conceived to discuss the ill-fated topic of men in suits, bespoke shirts and cufflinks, amongst other sartorial malarkey, I thought it would be appropriate today to discuss what we often turn our cheek the other… Read More ›
While I have used previous articles on fall fashion to recommend accessories that can be used to accentuate color and pattern matching, I would like to use this article to recommend options for general fall clothing that can take your formalwear… Read More ›
With the end of the summer approaching quicker than Tim Tebow can fumble a snap, it’s time to look forward with men’s formalwear fashion. While the spring and summer provide ample opportunity to showcase flair and our real infatuation with… Read More ›
Check out a post I have written for Men Style Fashion, an online Men’s fashion magazine! http://www.menstylefashion.com/autumn-fall-season-style-tips-for-dressing-well/
For those of you unfortunate enough to have yet to see the Manning Brothers ‘Football on your Phone’ video, climb out from under that rock and watch it. The video, bordering on the fine line between hysterical and genius, was… Read More ›
While over the last several months I’ve penned down essentials of men’s fashion, what’s kosher and what’s not, I thought I’d take a break from that conventional writing style today and list out 8 men’s fashion trends that are in… Read More ›
So instead of publishing content in the usual manner, I thought I’d mix things up today and present to you essential tie patterns that all men should know about! Would love to hear your feedback as to which pattern types… Read More ›
Summertime has knocked on our doors and aggressively walked in, and while some of us may have opted for Seersucker suits irrespective of geography, or decided to give linen suits a try, others have kept themselves rooted in traditional woolens. … Read More ›
When was the last time you strutted your stuff with a pocket square? While the pocket square is a great men’s accessory, it is not as often worn with suits as it could be. The pocket handkerchief, or pocket square as most… Read More ›
Apologies. I thought I was done writing about tuxedos in the last post, but alas, this latest piece of content has inspired me to write more! The white jacket variation of the formal tuxedo came into inception in the 1930’s… Read More ›
In the last post, I discussed the key elements of the tuxedo – the jacket, the shirt and the trousers. Today, I want to highlight the two other main areas – the waist and the shoes. Traditionally, waistcoats and cummerbunds… Read More ›
The time has come. You’ve finally been invited to your first black tie event. And no, contrary to what the term implies, the requirement is usually for a tuxedo (though some do get away with wearing a regular, black colored… Read More ›
It’s that time of the year Gents. Spring has knocked on our door and walked in, giant strides and all. And summer is now around the corner. As far back as we can remember, extra-long days of sun have triggered… Read More ›
As much as I enjoy using this blog as a platform to deliver suggestions regarding men’s formalwear clothing and establishing looser protocol frameworks one can mesh with his own sense of individuality and flair to create a desired look, clothing… Read More ›
