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Hugo Boss is name that, today, needs no introduction. It is a global fashion powerhouse and anyone who has been to a clothing store knows that Hugo Boss is one of the most respected, high-quality clothing brands in the menswear fashion biz. The phrase, “I’m looking for Hugo Boss,” is uttered by customers numerous times on the daily here at Harleys in Shorewood.

Eleven years ago, Robert Stock, founder of Robert Graham, did something that changed menswear forever. He took the two-two-toned banker-style contrast collar (typically white on blue, á la Michael Douglas’ Gordon Gekko in 1987’s “Wall Street”) and cuffs, and added intricate patterns and colors to them, giving men who longed for a little more zest in their clothing something to be excited about. Now, men all over the world, including Shorewood and Milwaukee, are sporting Robert Graham.

One of the most popular brands at Harleys in Shorewood is Vince, and since its Spring 2014 collection was just released, I figured now is a great time to blog about it (hint, hint: there is lots of new Vince stuff for you peruse in the store).

Vince menswear has perfected the “casual but sophisticated but edgy” look. Kinda like James Dean. Yes, Vince makes you look just like James Dean. Promise.

The short answer is: yes, you can.

Nowadays it is common for many grooms, in and outside of Wisconsin, to opt for a suit rather than a tuxedo for their big day. A lot of men simply feel more comfortable in a suit. Others say they want something they can get use of after the wedding.

The idea of wearing the suit you got married in to the office is well…kinda wince inducing…but subbing a suit for a tux on your wedding day is completely acceptable. You just need to know how to do it.

A while back I wrote about cashmere—the softest, lightest, most luxurious wool on the planet. Now, I present you with cashmere’s polar opposite cousin: tweed. Tweed is delicate cashmere’s far removed, gruff-Scottish kin, with its coarse texture and substantial weight. But like cashmere, tweed is guaranteed to keep you warm on a cold Wisconsin day.

The other day a friend asked me if it was acceptable for men to wear gray shoes with a gray suit. I immediately protested. “Not unless you want to look like you’re wearing an adult onesie.”

It was a tad curt, I know. But the ensemble in question happened to be the exact same color as the shoes. I do acknowledge that there are many shades of gray (pun intended), and depending on the contrast, you could theoretically pair gray with gray. Like, a dark gray/almost black pair of suede Oxfords with light gray pants.

You just landed a new job. Congratulations. Now, your mission is to prove all those skills, experience, and potential that you sold your employer on in the interview. Getting the results is up to you, but Harleys in Shorewood does know the best place for you to start, and that is:

Let’s take a break to discuss breaks.

We have superb in-house tailors here at Harleys in Shorewood, Wisconsin, and so this post is in honor of them.

A break, in fashion speak, refers to the horizontal line that occurs in the fabric when your pants hit your shoes. A break is categorized based on how pronounced it is, or rather, how much fabric you have piling up around your ankles.

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.

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