What Makes A Good White Shirt? - Part 1

If there is one piece of clothing a guy should never go without, it has to be a white shirt. To us guys, it’s what the Little Black Dress is to women. It’s both timeless and versatile and a good white shirt is well worth the investment. I’ve had a couple of white shirts in the past that haven’t really lasted too long and I’m on the look-out for a new one. I found myself asking, “What makes a good white shirt?.” With that in mind, here are some of the shirts I’m loving and some useful tips I came across. I’ve grouped the tips based on Collars, Cuffs, Fabric and Care.


Collars
Yves Saint Laurent Contrast Grandad-Collar Shirt - Mr Porter
Oliver Spencer Slim Fit Cotton Trousers - Mr Porter
Burberry Prorsum Cork Sole Raffia Lace-ups - MatchesFashion
Folk Joplin Golden Belt - Coggles

Monsieur Kitsuné Button-Down Oxford Shirt - Mr Porter
Monsieur Kitsuné Merino Wool Cardigan - Mr Porter
Grenson William Grey Suede Brogues - Urban Outfitters
A.P.C. Petit Standard Fit Jeans - MatchesFashion

Jil Sander Slim Fit Cotton Shirt - Mr Porter

Lanvin New Bow Tie - MatchesFashion

Alexander McQueen Panelled-Lapel Tuxedo Jacket - Mr Porter

Alexander McQueen Striped Waistband Suit Trousers - Mr Porter

Mr Hare Miller Oxford Shoes - Oki-Ni

J. Crew Mason Spread Collar Shirt - Mr Porter

Acne Jethou Pullover Sweater - Acne

J. Brand Saturated Dye Jeans - MatchesFashion

Zara Combined Deck Shoe - Zara

William Fox & Sons Backpack - ASOS

Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion - #7

From my personal experience, fashion can be pretty hard to follow if you don’t know what people are talking about. So I thought that starting the Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion segment would be a great way to unravel most of the jargon you hear or read about fashion. 

If you’ve got any confusing terms to add to the list, just drop them in the comments section and I’ll be happy to help!

Today’s fashion term is:

The Hitlist #3 - Shore Leave Tan Red Sole Shoes

Over the Easter holiday I did quite a bit of shopping but these shoes from Shore Leave are probably the best things I purchased. One major thing I agonise over when I buy shoes is the quality, it’s probably something I got from my mum. I was attracted to this pair mainly because of the red soles, it reminded me of a certain high end label we all know about. The fact that they’re 100% pure leather was a great bonus too. It might sound odd but I’m so in love with them.

Check Out Shore Leave at ASOS and Urban Outfitters

Song Of The Day #1 - Taste The Rain

It’s Monday and summer seems sooo far away right now. It’s been raining constantly for the past few weeks and I’m just about ready to pack up my spring/summer wardrobe. While we’re on the topic of weather, my song of the day is 'Taste The Rain’ by British Blues/Grunge band, Kill It Kid from their self-titled debut album. I first came across this song during the Burberry Prorsum SS12 Womenswear show last year. I just love the gritty texture in Chris Turpin’s voice and the lyrics are beautifully figurative. The production on this track is pretty epic in my opinion. If you haven’t heard about them you should definitely check them out!

Kill It Kid’s official website
Kill It Kid on iTunes

Kill It Kid (L-R: Chris Turpin, Stephanie Ward, Marc Jones and Dom Kozubik)

Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion - #6

From my personal experience, fashion can be pretty hard to follow if you don’t know what people are talking about. So I thought that starting the Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion segment would be a great way to unravel most of the jargon you hear or read about fashion. 

If you’ve got any confusing terms to add to the list, just drop them in the comments section and I’ll be happy to help!

Today’s mystery fashion term is:

Colour Me Spring

What’s better than fashion? Food and Fashion! I was flipping through the May issue of Esquire and they had a brilliant article where they matched food items with some of their favourite pieces for this season. So I've matched some of my favourite food items with the colour trends for this season and a handful of clothing and accessories on my ever-growing wishlist. Who knew food could be so inspiring? Now all I have to do is win the lottery *cough*.  

Rivieras Classic 20 Degree Slip On Shoes - ASOS
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Lightweight Cashmere Cardigan - Mr Porter
Herschel Survey Canvas Backpack - ASOS
Huf Big H Side Mesh Snapback Cap - Urban Industry

Piombo Towelling Top - Matches
Etro Knitted Silk Tie - Mr Porter
Paul Smith Fluorescent Interior Card Case - Selfridges
Converse All Star Ox Low - Office

The Cambridge Satchel Company - ASOS

Mark McNairy Navy Suede with Yellow Sole - Mark McNairy

Band of Outsiders Straight-leg Cotton Chinos - Mr Porter

ASOS Camo Front Wayfarer Sunglasses - ASOS

Burberry Brit Short-sleeved Check Cotton Shirt - Mr Porter
Orlebar Brown Men’s Classic Setter Short - Orlebar Brown
Jonathan Saunders Wittington Jacket - Matches
River Island Retro Five Panel Trucker Hat - River Island
Jil Sander Panelled-Leather and Espadrille Sneakers - Mr Porter


Images via: Mr Porter, River Island, Matches, Urban Industry
Runway images via: Style.com

Touching Base

Hey guys, apologies for my lack of posts recently. I’ve been crazy busy at uni with deadlines and stuff so my blogging has taken a back seat. So I’m back now with quite a bit to share so watch this space!

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