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17 Essentials for your Minamalist Wardobe

An endless amount of clothes in the wardrobe, but nothing to wear? It seems like an overwhelming task these days to pick out an outfit that fits properly, looks good, and is in decent condition.There is no disadvantage in investing in quality, essential items that can be worn again and again. Most of these items are easily acquired, and once you have them in your wardrobe, you will never need to shop again.

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One Shirt Two Ways

Fashion stylist Vlad Tichen shares his knowledge on how to style a few of our most popular Nicholas Jermyn shirts. Expanding sartorial horizons is what I do for a living. That’s why I love this One Shirt Two Ways collaboration I’m currently working on with shirtmaker pros, Nicholas Jermyn.   The idea for this project is strikingly simple. Every month I receive one cool Nicholas Jermyn shirt. The challenge is to incorporate each of those shirts into both Formal and Smart Casual outfits. So far I've received five beautiful shirts and now would like to share my thoughts on how to style them.

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Latest Trends: The Double-Breasted Jacket and the Formal Denim Shirt

We take a look at the newest trends in formal menswear, including the revival of the double-breasted jacket, and a stylish new way to dress a denim shirt. Find ways to shake up your wardrobe by reinventing the classics, and as always, keep it tailored, and think about balance and proportion.

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The Double Cuff Shirt vs. The Single Cuff Shirt

These days, classic menswear rules aren't as strict as they used to be a few decades ago. However, choosing the right kind of shirt for the right occasion is a skill every gentleman must acquire. Otherwise, we are sorry to admit that he wouldn’t be a gentleman, but instead just a guy in a wrong shirt. To avoid this unfortunate situation, one needs to know a thing of two about fabrication, cut, and, above all, the style of the shirt.

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