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November 2024

The secrets to (male) supermodel style

Englishman David Gandy built his career hocking clothes for designers, so he knows a thing or two about getting dressed. Here’s what he’s learnt about personal style.

August 2024

Rodd & Gunn’s winning formula: Make him a little younger, still rugged

Having successfully expanded in the US, the Queenstown-based menswear brand expects to double revenues in a year.

Paul Mescal in pinstriped boxers at a Gucci show; Pedro Pascal bares it at the Met Gala; actor Jacob Elordi in pleated shorts and jacket at a Valentino show.

Shorts are back this summer. Here’s how to wear them

Briefs are the business for everyone this spring, and they are shorter than ever.

June 2024

Assembly Label’s bestsellers include the Indara shirt. But it also inked a collaboration with local furniture studio McMullin & Co in March.

Fashion brand Assembly Label’s founders seek payday after 13 years

KPMG’s banker has offered up ways for a new owner to make Assembly Label’s already sticky customer base even stickier.

Off-the-rack or made for you, a suit is still essential for most office workers.

Tips for buying a suit off the rack

While tailor-made is best, it’s not always affordable or practical for everyday wear. We asked an expert how to buy instore.

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May 2024

Left to right: Tommy Hilfiger at New York Fashion Week; Salvatore Ferragamo at Milan Fashion Week; Prada on the runway at Milan Men’s Fashion Week.

Ties are making a comeback. Just not for the office

As ties disappear from formal occasions, they’re turning up again in casual dressing.

January 2024

RM Williams CEO Paul Grosmann, and chief commercial officer Steven Woolley outside the company’s shop in Soho, London.

What R.M. Williams plans to do next

NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg wears them, British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat is a fan, and so is House of Lords member Mark Sedwill. It’s no surprise the next stop for the Andrew Forrest-owned bootmaker is Europe.

September 2023

I don’t like suits or chinos. What else can I wear to work?

The key is to pick up some “casual pillars”, such as a tailored trouser and a casual blazer, that can be mixed and matched to produce multiple outfits. 

August 2023

Australian men need to dress better (and this designer wants to help)

From Colombia and Switzerland comes Belance, a menswear brand with a distinctive voice, as expressed by co-owner Oscar Leal.

July 2023

In cutting back on discretionary spending, there may be a temptation by some investors to pause their regular investment contributions.

Skinny jeans are dead, so what do I wear now?

Try a classic straight-leg style instead – you’ll look on trend without having to resort to the current fashion for baggy denims.

March 2023

The future of men’s suits? We head to Savile Row to find out

For men, this classic set of clothing was a way to fit in. Now it’s a way to stand out.

The endlessly elegant Harrison Ford has always adhered to his own style – and it never fails him. Getty

How to make a lasting impression? Look to Harrison Ford

Now in his 80s, the actor looks as polished as he ever did – thanks to an enduringly casual style he’s stuck to throughout his life.

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