Blue is that one color that can be identified with every man right from being an infant. From the baby’s clothing to the room decor, the color Blue is used to define masculinity during those early years. Rising amongst this Blue family is the color Navy; a universally loved hue within men’s style, due to it being able to anchor more adventurous hues as well as make a statement on its own when combined with a unique design or texture. Not only is navy one of the most versatile colors available to men, which means it can be worn with pretty much every other piece you already have in your wardrobe, it also flatters all skin tones and is deemed acceptable for even the most conservative or formal occasions. When combined carefully as shown here, it’s important to create contrast and a sense of balance by utilising different fabrics. The color Blue is simply the foundation to getting you familiar with the basics of dressing well and realise the importance of developing a timeless and classic personal style.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jacket  – SuitSupply

Shirt – J Crew Ludlow

Pants – Luciano Barbera

Tie – John Varvatos

Pocket Square – Berg & Berg

Shoes – Peal & Co

As the temperature notches up, maintaining your style during a heatwave can be challenging. Sometimes it really is too hot for anything other than a tee/vest and shorts, but that doesn’t mean it has to be ordinary. Even though it sounds obvious, fabrics like linen are not as close to your skin which then allows air to circulate more effectively, which in turn reduces sweat and overheating during the day. Following on from a more relaxed fit, there is one item in a man’s wardrobe that was made to be worn a little looser: the short sleeve polo shirt. For the beginners, a polo shirt style is simply a front fastening, button-up shirt, with a 2-3 button placket that works well with a pair of shorts, light/dark washed jeans or cotton chinos. In this post, I elected to pair a polo shirt underneath a linen blazer with cotton khaki pants and loafers for a relaxed yet dressy look for the warm weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blazer – SuitSupply

Pants – Bonobos

Shirt – Lanvin

Pocket Square – Berg & Berg

Lapel Pin – FeltLOVE by Oochay

Sunglasses – Tom Ford

Shoes – Tom Ford

My 2nd best time of the year with the holidays being the favorite, Spring simply brings everything back to life from the lush colorful flowers/trees to the greenery of the lawn. It’s also the time to bring out the warm weather wardrobe and light aired pieces mostly in linen, silk or cotton materials. The ultimate goal is to keep cool so I lean more towards clothing designed for warm weather; typically constructed from breathable, lightweight fabrics. You can stick to lighter neutrals such as white, beige, cream for not only do these hues reflect (rather than absorb) sunlight, they will also combine effortlessly with every other color you already have in your wardrobe. In this post, I picked a more vibrant color in the yellow mustard as a focal point of the overall look; the unlined structure, soft shoulders and patch pockets eludes a relaxed look combined with a pair of brown plaid pants, white BD shirt, navy tie and brown suede loafers while giving me the versatility to switch to a casual look by replacing the pants with jeans and dropping the tie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blazer & Pants – SuitSupply

Shirt – MTM by Luxire

Tie – John Varvatos

Pocket Square – Brooks Brothers

Frames – Tom Ford

Shoes – Nettleton 

As winter dwindles down, I took the opportunity to brace the cold one last time with this suit. Made from wool, flannel is a soft woven material brushed to create extra softness. The brushing process uses a fine metal brush, which rubs the fabric to create fine fibres from the loosely spun yarns. This suit is made with wool flannel from Vitale Barberis Canonico, a family-owned mill that has been spinning some of the world’s finest fabrics with a noticeably soft handfeel for 15 generations. This striking 2-button windowpane suit was paired with a 5-button navy waistcoat, and features a notched lapel, natural shoulder, functional cuffs and side vents. In terms of style, stick to a simple two-button, slim-fitting version as shown here while the icing on the cake is you can split it into separates and wear the jacket and trousers individually with other key pieces in your wardrobe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suit- Ermenegildo Zegna

Vest – Yves Saint Laurent Vintage

Shirt – Hawes & Curtis

Tie – Turnbull & Asser

Frames – Tom Ford

Pocket Square – Christian Dior

Shoes – Arfango by Alberto Moretti