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The Benefits of Custom Clothing
Fit is arguably the most important quality to good style. Even the most beautiful, expensive, fine Italian wool suit will look sloppy if there’s too much room in the shoulders or the arms are too short.
And yet, while fit is paramount, many men have little patience for the time it takes to buy clothes that fit them properly. This is understandable—with so many styles to choose from, and sizes being inconsistent across brands, it’s natural to just pick up the first thing you find, or just let your wife or girlfriend do the shopping.
Why Designer Underwear Matters (and a shoutout to V.K. Nagrani)
OK, gentlemen of Shorewood, Wisconsin, let’s get personal and talk about…underwear.
No, not your underwear (what kind of blog do you think this is?), but about why you should own high quality, well-made undergarments.
What is Raw Denim?
As the heritage movement in fashion continues to trend, so does raw denim. But what exactly is raw denim? Does it really signify higher quality in a pair of jeans, or is it merely a buzzword?
Stretched to Perfection: DL1961 Jeans
Every once in a while, someone makes the impossible possible. For example, DL1961’s X-Fit 4 Way Stretch denim, which DL1961 uses to make jeans that flatter every body shape. There is a whole science behind it, which we won’t bore you with, but basically, the denim contains the perfect amount of stretch so that it contours to the wearer—no matter who he is.
AG: A New Pair of Jeans You’ve Worn For Years
To continue our denim kick on this blog (we recently talked about Agave and selvedge denim), we are going to write about another one of the best denim brands in the biz: AG.
AG is a California-based brand founded in 2000 by Adriano Goldschmied, known as “the Godfather of Denim." AG is widely regarded as a master of both fit and wash—the most important attributes of a pair of high-quality, good looking jeans.
Agave and the American Jean
Jeans are as American as apple pie. From miners in the 1800's to James Dean, the Fonz, and the nerd-chic techies in Silicon Valley, jeans are a most democratic fashion staple. You can build a house, joyride in your '69 Dodge Charger, code an app, or sip on a $400 bottle of vodka at the swankiest lounge in Shorewood or Milwaukee, all in a pair of jeans (styles vary accordingly, of course).
What's the Deal with Selvedge Denim?
If you like jeans, or know a little about high-end fashion, you've heard about selvedge denim. You've probably heard that it's nicer, a little pricier, and something about hems being cleaner, but if there was a pop quiz on selvedge denim, you'd likely draw a blank.
Why You Should Shave in the Summer
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.
Victorinox is a Must-Have for Summer in Shorewood, Wisconsin
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.
Get Your Dad the Attention He Deserves with Robert Graham, Available at Harleys in Shorewood
Your old man is a cut above the rest, we know. He raised you, taught you right from wrong, and made you who you are today. So, the least you can do for a stand up guy is get him something he'll stand out in this Father's Day. Robert Graham practically invented menswear for the dapper dad who likes to make a statement, so anything from Robert Graham will make a perfect Father's Day gift.
Be a Shorewood Celebrity in Citizens of Humanity Jeans
Did you happen to catch the latest issue of Men's Health featuring Hugh Jackman in several pairs of Citizens of Humanity jeans? Or the May 2014 issue of Nylon, which has a blurb about the greatness of COH? If you missed them, read the former here and the latter below:
Rubber Shoes You'll Like: Swims
Rubber shoes are rarely attractive (Crocs, hello), which is why many men are surprised by SWIMS, a Norwegian shoe line that makes a galosh-loafer hybrid so cool and understated that it's hard to tell they're rubber. The idea for SWIMS was born out of founder Johan Ringdal's plight as a New York City art student, struggling to dress well in a city that was both highly image-conscious and frequently besieged by wet, harsh, weather. Too often his struggle resulted in discomfort and ruined shoes.