Do I dress cool?
I feel like I dress cool. Can you confirm this or make me feel like a worthless human being by judging me by subjective standards? – from DeadSeaGulls on Reddit Dude, is that actually you? You look great, a very … Continued
Style for Short Guys – How to Look Taller
In a recent thread on Reddit I discussed some possible articles that I could tailor to the Male Fashion Advice Subreddit. For those unaware, this community is a great place to start if you have an interest in dressing better … Continued
A Cool 3-Button Blazer?! Why Style Rules Can Be Broken
There are many “rules” in men’s fashion, and two of the most prevalent are broken in this J.Lindeberg herringbone jacket: 1. Never buy a 3 button suit/blazer. 2. Never fasten the bottom button of a jacket/blazer (unless it’s a 1-button). … Continued
Personal Styling, aka "What we do in our downtime"
I received a very kind and somewhat humbling email from an HF fan over the weekend that made me feel two things. First, I was pleasantly surprised to find that we had someone who cared enough about what we had … Continued
The Stigma of the Well-Dressed Man
by James Gallichio As many of you will have seen, I recently completed an “IAmA” over at Reddit, entitled “IAmA Personal Stylist for men. I teach men how to dress, how to present themselves and how to take pride in … Continued
Style Cheat Sheet, Pt. 1: Dressing Up
A cheat sheet is all about preparation. If you only had two pages to fill with enough rules and formulas to weasel your way out of any situation, what would you write? In this article, James shares his top tips for dressing up. Continue reading
How to tell if a suit fits
A man will never look better than when he is wearing a high quality, well-fitted suit. A suit can be made to enhance the broadness of the shoulders, elongate the body and smooth away the bulges many portly gentlemen may be hiding in their bellies. James discusses 5 things to look for when buying a suit. Continue reading
Crème de la Crème: Selvage Denim Jeans
There’s nothing like a great pair of jeans. For a wide majority of our image consulting clients, this is the one area of their wardrobe that is noticably lacking. But what makes a great pair of jeans? Here, Julian introduces us to Selvage Denim – the crème de la crème of jeans. Continue reading
Four Shoes Every Man Must Own
Shoes are an underappreciated element of men’s style, and one that many of our image consulting clients tell us that they have trouble understanding. So, in Part Two of Harrison Fjord’s Guide to Fancy Footwear, we deliver an easy to understand guide to men’s shoes. Continue reading
Real Men Wear Boots
At Harrison Fjord Co., we love boots. However, many – if not all – of our image consulting clients have trouble getting their heads around the different styles and designs in men’s boots, and have no idea when and where to wear them. Here we present Part One of HF’s Guide to Fancy Footwear: Real Men Wear Boots. Continue reading
Six Fabric Patterns That Every Man Should Know
Patterns speak volumes. Interchanging fabric patterns can have a wildly different impact on the way in which an outfit is perceived. Here, James examines six essential fabric patterns, exploring what each pattern means, what garments each is most suited to, and where each pattern should be worn. Continue reading
The Hows and Whys of Bow Ties
There are certain elements of men’s style that have a kind of antiquated charm about them; shaving with a double-edged safety razor, appreciating a good old-fashioned shoe shine and, as we discuss in this article, the classic bow tie. Continue reading