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Men’s style – “Don’t wear Brown in Town”?
29 Aug 2014

Men’s style – “Don’t wear Brown in Town”?

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis | 3

My father claimed “There are very few men who look good in a brown suit”. If they get the wrong shade, agreed. But here are some important men who look rather wonderful in a brown suit. Ronald Reagan became President … Continued

brown, businesswear, James Bond, menswear
Men’s style – photographing your Board
15 Aug 2014

Men’s style – photographing your Board

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 8

It’s the annual report time of year and it will easy to find pictures of your company’s Board – arrayed in dark business suits for the investor or customer to appraise. Getting six to 12 people to look like a … Continued

formal, menswear, workwear
Men’s style – Is it OK to wear jeans for work?
2 Aug 2014

Men’s style – Is it OK to wear jeans for work?

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 5

I have never worn jeans for work. Except maybe the day we had a spring clean in 2010. Since my time in the Girl Guides I always follow the old BP motto Be Prepared. If a customer, board member or … Continued

denim, jeans, men's style, menswear, workwear
Men in shorts – for work?
19 Jul 2014

Men in shorts – for work?

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 6

OK. It’s been really, really hot in London. Today it was 30 degrees. Is it ever OK for men to wear shorts to work? In my opinion men certainly can go to work in shorts, but they need to be … Continued

menswear, shorts, summer, workwear
What NOT to wear for an interview
19 Jun 2014

What NOT to wear for an interview

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 4

I heard a funny but true story yesterday. A very senior female recruiter was holding an evening event for the company’s most important clients. Her young researchers were on hand to mingle and ensure all the clients were being attended to. Across … Continued

individuality, interviews, menswear, work wear
Guest Post – Joe the Mod
13 Jun 2014

Guest Post – Joe the Mod

by fabrickated | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Here is a guest post by my friend Joe. He is a man who goes to dressmaking classes. His first project was a skirt for his daughter; his second a pirate shirt for himself. We talk about setting in the … Continued

1960s, Fred Perry, Levis, menswear, Mods, shoes, Sta press

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