The Variety in Wool Ties
As wool ties begin replacing the raw silk and cottons of summer, it’s important to note that not all woolens are created equal. Just as you wouldn’t describe a supreme Loro Piana jacketing as “wool,” neckwear offers a variety of quirks and nuances for the guy in the know.
Thinking Transitionally
It’s one of those odd times of year – it’s transition time. It’s not still summer but it’s not yet fall. Getting up every morning is an exercise in balance and flexibility. So here are my thoughts on how to get the most out of the next few weeks before the frost starts to settle in.
Step Into Some Brown Suede Shoes
We’re at that point in the year where the chillier days start to feel like fall and clotheshorses the northern hemisphere over rejoice. It’s time for tweed, flannel, and wearing coats without ending up a sweaty mess. And it’s the perfect time for brown suede shoes – as if there was ever a bad time.
A Few Words with Carmen Chan
You probably know Carmen Chan from the photos of the gents of The Armoury, Colonial Goods, Ascot Chang, Tassels, etc. that devoured the menswear tumblrs a few weeks ago. But there’s a lot more to Carmen than just her great menswear shots, and she was kind enough to share some of her inspirations and goals with us here at Simply Refined.
An Interview with Paul Munford of Munford PR
Paul Munford, founder of the blog Components of Enthusiasm and more recently Munford PR, was kind enough to speak with me recently to give me his two cents about menswear, good stories, and how blogging has empowered the masses. He’s an interesting, gracious guy with a huge passion for what he does, and some not-unimportant people have taken notice. You should too – Enjoy.
