Hi there, Spring and summer are approaching for those of us in the northern hemisphere. Slowly we're pulling out our warm weather clothes. Today, I'd like to talk about how to look sharp on warmer days, while staying relaxed and completely effortless — the smart casual summer territory. And what better example to start with than Miami Vice? The actors had to look sharp while managing warm temperatures. And while the cuts of the 80s were exuberant at times, they still offer something worth...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Today I want to get more practical and talk about dress shoes. Specifically, what to wear with your suits, whether that's a business context, a special occasion, or wearing a suit because it's just your style. Choosing the right shoes for your suit sounds very simple. But there's often a strong opinion about which colour is the right choice. So let's find out which shoes work for you and your wardrobe. Black shoes are the default option... ...for dark suits such as charcoal or navy....
20 days ago • 3 min read
Hi there, I recently published two new videos about my wardrobe — one walking through my full suit wardrobe, one through my sports jacket wardrobe. I'll link both below. Today, I want to share the idea behind why I built these wardrobes the way I did, even though I don't necessarily need to be wearing suits these days — and perhaps many of you find yourself in a very similar situation. Recent YouTube poll I recently asked you: when do you feel most stylish? 63% said: suited up. Only 6% said...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hi there, A friend of mine recently asked me to join him for his first suit commission at a made-to-measure tailor here in Tokyo. He works at a tech company and needed something for a wedding — not for an office. However, it also shouldn't be a one-occassion garment only, meaning it should work for other dressed-up situations too. As an avid commissioner myself, walking him through the process made me realize again how much there is to consider as a first-time customer. Not because it's...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi there, Last week, we looked at how to dress down a suit. Today we're going the other direction — taking casual pieces and elevating them enough to work in a business casual environment. Knowing how to dress up casual pieces will expand your wardrobe significantly and become a stylish man will always look appropriate, even in casual items. The principle here is the same as before. Casual pieces read as casual because of their fabric, cut and the company they keep. The two most effective...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Last week, we talked about what business casual actually means and how to navigate different office environments. Today, I want to look at one of the most versatile approaches to business casual: dressing down a suit. A suit doesn't have to mean a tie, a crisp white shirt and black oxfords. In fact, for most business casual environments, that combination would read as overdressed. The suit as a garment is actually incredibly flexible, if you know which levers to pull. Before we get...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi there, In today's professional environment, no longer do men need to wear a suit uniform. The desire for comfort and a relaxed appearance is taking over most offices, largely accelerated by dissipating dress codes and a never-ending quest for casualness. However, men are consequently wondering what makes them look appropriate at work without looking like they're shopping for groceries on weekends. Before giving you a framework for appropriate business casual wear, first, we need to define...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi there, Last Friday's video on elevated casual wear brought up the question I frequently hear: 'When do you wear tailored sports jackets/blazers? I only reserve them for formal events and parties.' Now, in comparison to suits, sports jackets and blazers are traditionally considered „casual” wear. But I understand formality of clothing has shifted quite a bit. So I’d like to give you some tips when to confidently wear tailored pieces without feeling 'overdressed'. First, you don't need to be...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Have you mainly thought flannel means formal grey suits? Today, I'll show you what flannel can do for you besides that. Flannel's real strength is versatility. Its textured surface sits perfectly between worsted suits (formal, smooth, with sheen) and tweeds (casual, often very rough). This makes it your most wearable autumn, winter, and early spring fabric—appropriate from business to smart casual. Thanks to the matte texture, it softens formality without losing structure. That...
2 months ago • 2 min read