Footwear

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The right shade of brown shoe

February 20, 2011

Black shoes are easy. You can wear them with grey or navy suits (though personally I find navy with black to be a bit too police-uniformly), and no one will bat an eyelid. It’s no wonder, then, that they remain the footwear of choice for the besuited masses. But black shoes can also be a [...]

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J.Crew suede Jamesport bucks: six months on

January 29, 2011

Having bought a pair of J.Crew’s suede Jamesport bucks last year, I thought it was about time I gave them a six-month review.

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Tucking jeans into boots

December 9, 2010

A reader asks: “Is it okay to tuck my jeans into my boots?” Well, it isn’t illegal (yet), but before you start tucking your jeans into your boots you should ask yourself the following questions: Do I plan on walking through mud, deep puddles or snow? Do I ride a Triumph motorcycle? Am I a [...]

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Alden Indy boot with commando soles

November 28, 2010

Alden’s Indy boot, also known as the 405, usually comes with neo-cork outsoles. But with the unseasonably wintry weather hitting much of northern Europe you might need soles that are a bit more substantial. Enter the Alden Indy in dark brown kudu with Vibram commando soles (model 40513HC). The Kudu’s uppers are heavily oiled to [...]

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Sock it to me

October 20, 2010

Nothing beats a good pair of thick, stripy socks on a chilly autumn day. (Socks by Smart Turnout)

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Booting up for bad weather

October 17, 2010

As autumn begins to take hold the weather inevitably gets worse. The winds get stronger, the temperature falls and sleety rain showers become ever more frequent. Rain, especially, can play havoc with business attire. While most men sensibly protect their suits by wearing a waterproof coat, many neglect one of their most important – and [...]

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Wearing tan brogues to the office. Yes or no?

October 5, 2010

Brogues were traditionally country wear, to be worn with a tweed jacket and odd trousers. Though it’s long been acceptable to wear brogues to the office, not all of them look the part: black or dark brown brogues are fine with a suitably coloured suit, but tan brogues are usually a step too far.

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Autumn and winter menswear: inspiration from Japan

September 17, 2010

One of the more delightful aspects of shopping in Japan is the variety of menswear shops. Admittedly Japan, like Europe, has Zara, H&M and Gap, but it also has a number of mid- and up-market chains that you won’t find anywhere else. Probably the most famous of these are United Arrows, Beams, Ships and Tomorrowland.

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Summer office wear: light blue and khaki

August 8, 2010

August, and in fact most of the summer season in Tokyo might be too hot for suits, but it’s perfect for light blue button-down shirts and cotton khaki trousers:

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Seersucker: not just for Southern lawyers and dandies

August 7, 2010

In this, our first guest post, ABC Neckties blog editor Michael Carper guides us through some of the more unusual ways to wear that most quintessentially American of summer fabrics: seersucker. Easter marks the beginning of the seersucker season, when the bold pull out textured cotton suits and jackets for weddings and less formal occasions. [...]

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