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Beachwear

June 22, 2011

A lot of style columnists this season seem to be jizzing themselves over Olebar Brown’s £100+ beach shorts (seriously. £100!). To be honest if they were that much I’d be scared of leaving them in the hotel room at the end of my holiday. Much better to have something, well, beach like… something that you [...]

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Can cargo pants ever be smart enough for work?

October 13, 2010

A reader asks: “Is there ever a time when it’s okay to wear cargo pants to work (unless you’re in the army)?”

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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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Essential autumn clothing: tweed, Fair Isle knitwear and wax jackets

August 10, 2010

With summer fast drawing to a close it’s time to start thinking about autumn clothing. It’s nice to see that traditional British fabrics and clothing are continuing their recent upsurge in popularity, especially cold-weather wear. Here are a few essential items to see you through the coming months.

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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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The Italian look: navy jackets and knitted silk ties

July 25, 2010

Try pairing them with a baby blue shirt, Prince of Wales check trousers and dark brown Oxford shoes: These dark brown Oxfords are by far my most worn pair of shoes. Very versatile:

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Pairing grey with khaki and brown

June 30, 2010

When it comes to grey the most obvious colour to pair it with is black. However, most greys that are lighter than charcoal work brilliantly with brown and khaki. A light grey suit paired with rich brown suede boots can make a powerful statement when done properly.

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