News

I once knew a guy who spent a summer growing out a beard. It was a nice beard (thick, evenly distributed), but when it came time to be a groomsman in his friend's wedding later that same summer, the mother of the groom politely demanded that all the groomsmen be clean-shaven.

We blog about the brand Victorinox, but probably not as much as we should (especially because we are in Wisconsin, where classic, good-looking, functional apparel is a must). Victorinox is an awesome brand of cool, rugged, and relaxed menswear that is great for summer travel or dressing up an outfit.

If you need a belt, Harleys in Shorewood recommends W. Kleinberg. They are good looking, take years to wear in, and a lifetime to wear out. They also come in a variety of styles, so whether you are going for subtle panache or strictly sophisticated, we guarantee you will like W. Kleinberg.

I always respect a man who pays attention to his socks. Since socks spend most of their time covered by pant legs, many men think them unworthy of attention. But dress socks are the easiest way to express a mood, and represent a high level of personal care, so when a man flashes some brightly colored or patterned ankle, I silently give him props.

Spring is here (or, on it’s way, at least) in Wisconsin and thus it’s time to have a little more fun with accessories. Two hot accouterments this season are butterfly bowties and pocket puffs, both perfect for adding a little flare to your wardrobe.

Without a doubt, a sad, floppy shirt collar is one of the most annoying things in life. You fuss with it every five minutes—pulling, re-tucking, fluffing—and after a while, it feels like fashion origami. Thankfully however, the men of Shorewood and Milwaukee need not worry about collars that are all sorts of all over the place, because Harleys carries Würkin Stiff power stays.

When it comes to dressing well, details are important and should never be overlooked. Ties, cuff links, tie bars, gloves, and wallets—they all put the finishing touch on your good taste. David Donahue, a New York City-based menswear line that creates exceptional accessories, understands this better than most accessory designers.

Cashmere is the fabric of the winter season, and ergo, a cashmere scarf is the accessory. A cashmere scarf will keep you warm on a frigid Wisconsin morning, and toasty on an evening stroll through Shorewood’s shops and restaurants. But many men fear the scarf. They are intimidated by how to wear it, and worse: they believe that a scarf is effeminate.

A few years ago, I would never have believed that Steve Urkel would become the founding father of one of menswears' chicest accessories today: glasses.

Don't believe me? The proof is in the pudding: click here.

We have blogged quite a bit about the virtues of cashmere--it is luxurious, warm, and wearing it adds instant sophistication--but we realized it would be good talk about how to buy it, not just why to buy it. So here are some tips from the experts at Harleys on what to look for when buying cashmere.

Wearing a tie correctly is essential. This might seem like a small thing, but the devil is in the details. If it is too wide, you risk people addressing you as "Congressman," if it is too skinny, you may look pretentious. If the knot is too big, you'll look like you got dressed in the '90s. Here's a quick guide to wearing a tie the right way:

A tie is the first thing people notice—the eye just goes there—and it commands a level of respect that can get you instant admission to the finest establishments in Shorewood and Milwaukee.

Of course, not just any tie will do. Because a tie is the finishing touch to your good taste, you must have the right one, which is why we recommend a Quindici tie by Ermenegildo Zegna. It is one of the hottest tie collections at the moment.