House of Fraser Introduces Crombie – The Authentic British Brand

House of Fraser introduces Crombie – a British brand most famously recognized as the creator of the world’s finest coats and shirts House of Fraser has announced that it is introducing Crombie into its stores and online shopping site. Since 1805, Crombie has established itself as the iconic... Read More

NELSON WADE introduces a full line of fabrics from SCABAL for custom tailored apparel!

NELSON WADE, designer of men and woman’s fine custom apparel, is now offering a full line of fabrics from SCABAL . For more than 70 years, SCABAL has supplied exquisite fabrics to prestigious tailors and sought after designers the world over. To this day, SCABAL remains at the top of their game,... Read More

Cuff Linking

Before buttons and before cuff links, the shirt cuffs of aristocrats were kept in place using ribbons and lace. Around the 17th century, cuff links were introduced into mainstream fashion and were widely accepted by the middle class.  Today, the functional purpose that cuff links serve is practically... Read More

Four, Three, Two, One Button Suit Jacket

Over the years we’ve seen many variations in buttons on suit jackets and sport coats.  As of late, the most popular has been the 3 button version.  Several years prior, we even saw 4 buttons in the marketplace.  In retrospect, that look was probably best reserved for 6′ 8″ basketball... Read More

Our Man…Bond!

James Bond is the quintessential gentleman: handsome, worldly, sophisticated, charismatic.  Even in situations beyond his control, he always finds a way to look good while looking for a “Plan B”. You may be surprised to know however, that in times past, some critics said that his attire wasn’t... Read More

Only One Suit?

As economies change and your business world follows suit, you may find yourself still needing to wear a business suit for that right first impression but feel that you can only afford one really elegant business suit. Your first thoughts might be to go to the local department store for one of their weekly... Read More

Made to Measure Suit… 2 or 3 Button?

So you want to buy a new suit. Maybe it is an off the rack designer suit or even better, it is a fine custom merino wool made to measure suit from NELSON WADE. Either way the question currently is….. “which style of suit should I buy, two or three button?” A former CEO once stated that... Read More

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