You’ve most likely come across a YKK Zipper on at least one of your clothes if not all.YKK (far too long to print on a zipper) stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha. A Japanese company that manufactures almost half the zippers on earth – more than 7 billion a year. Founded by Tadao Yoshida in Tokyo …
Cashmere is a wool fibre obtained from the undercoat of cashmere goats that are bred to generate wool.Cashmere is rare and expensive because it is obtained once every year when the goats shed.Unfortunately, there are loads of fake cashmere products in the Nigerian market or some that are not 100% pure. Consider this post a quick …
Shirting Fabric is a broad term used to refer to a variety of fabrics, where the fabric is generally tightly woven and less sheer, making them an ideal shirt/top weight. These fabrics are breathable, durable, pleasant to the touch, and comfortable to wear all year round. That is why high thread count and yarn dyed …
Well, it’s more like 9+ items if you consider the belts, socks and underwear but that would be stretching it. There’s a good reason why you can have a wardrobe full of clothes and still not know what to wear. It’s like going to a restaurant with a massive menu. “More clothes doesn’t necessarily equate …
The #AirTie:Essentially, the technique is doing all the steps of wearing a tie, without the tie. You have to be careful about what shirt you use or you could come off looking dorky.Not a rule but the air-tie look works best with a semi-spread collar under a jacket.
Table Manners to adhere to: Place your napkin on your lap before the meal starts. Keep personal items (including your shiny or not so shiny smartphone) off the table before the meal starts. You should wait until all the guests are served and the host begins eating before you begin eating. I’d understand if you …
You got a WHAT? A pedicure? It can be a sensitive topic for men. Only 10 years ago, in 2010, I remember the silence that fell on the room when I suggested to male friends we get a pedicure. It would have been my first time. Chances of a deafening silent re-occurrence today is not …
Confidence is the best outfit. It’s the only attribute that comes close to fit. With confidence, you may just be able to pull off an outfit that doesn’t fit. Just! When buying clothes, it’s a good idea to only buy pieces that fit your body well; that’s before you even think about it’s colour and …
Image Credit: Art of Manliness 1. Tie your favorite tie knot, stopping just short of tightening it around your neck.2. Pinch the sides of the tie just below the knot and make a dimple in the center.3. Pull your tie tight while holding the dimple in place. If necessary, reset the dimple while you adjust …
In comparison to a suit, there isn’t as much to say about identifying a quality shirt, however, you should be as discriminating about the construction of a shirt as you are of a suit. You’ll find below a couple of things that you should look out for – things that don’t make much of a …
