Tag Archives: Men's Ex

Sportcoat Ideas for Winter

Inspirations from last month’s issue of Men’s Ex.

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White

For summer. From old issues of Leon and Men’s Ex.

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The Patchpocket Blazer

On the buy list for spring – a patchpocket blazer. Maybe in cotton in linen?

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Crockett and Jones In Men’s Ex

From the recent October issue. On the shopping list for next year: suede double monks and chukka boots.

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Grey Flannel Suits

Now is the perfect time to wear them. From the Men’s Ex October 2010 issue.

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Unstructured Jackets for Summer

The unstructured jacket is a perfect solution to summer time heat when a formal appearance is still needed. What to look for: unlined, or partial lining; no padding; fabric should be cottons, linens, or tropical wool. Tailoring is particularly important to get the look just right, as the jacket will drape from the [...]

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Gingham Shirts

The most versatile of summer patterns? From Men’s Ex:

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Navy Sportcoat Versatility, Continued

The importance of a navy blazer or sportcoat in any man’s wardrobe cannot be stressed enough, and Men’s Ex recently published an issue focusing on their use in both formal and casual looks. Related posts with more visual guides:
- The Versatility of the Navy Sportcoat
- Pairing Colored Pants for Spring – Part 1
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Men’s Ex – A Study of Italian Style

February’s issue of Men’s Ex is a brief study of Italian style. I’ve scanned a few parts from it, and the first couple of pages explain the differences between the tailoring styles of the various regions by looking at different parts of the suit, such as how the sleeves are set in or how [...]

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Pairing Up Shoes

From the Men’s Ex January 2010 issue.

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Knit Ties

After I finished college and started to explore traditional men’s clothing a bit more, knit ties were one of the last hold outs – I just didn’t see a point in wearing them, especially when my regimental stripe ties seemed to work well with everything already. Like the rest of the more interesting things [...]

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The Maestros

Men’s Ex was able to visit with a number of prominent men in the European clothing industry in order to learn a little bit about their own personal styles.  In Italy, particularly in the Naples area, the term Maestro is sometimes used as an honorable title for the head of a tailoring house or company.  [...]

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