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RJ Firchau

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Man getting a suit tailored

Style + FashionYour First Bespoke Suit How to tell your tailor exactly what you need

  • RJ Firchau
  • March 21, 2019
[Feature image by Permanent Style] A bespoke suit has the power all on its own to imbue a…
Collection of Ties.com Pocket Squares

Style + FashionEverything You Need to Know About Pocket Squares Slip in a little extra style

  • RJ Firchau
  • March 12, 2019
How on earth could a functionally useless piece of fabric nested inside a pocket be considered “style,” you…
Male model wearing white button up with blue tie and blue polka dot suspenders

Style + FashionEverything You Need to Know About Suspenders Ditch the overalls trend. It's all about suspenders.

  • RJ Firchau
  • February 26, 2019
[Feature image by @ParkerYorkSmith] But really–how do you wear suspenders? Sure, rappers glorify Gucci belts, but when’s the…
Edwardian Gentleman

Style + Fashion100 Plus Years of Men’s Fashion A lot has changed in the last century

  • RJ Firchau
  • January 17, 2019
It’s fascinating to go back in time and see what was in style then and just how far…
Man in grey suit and black peacoat

ManualsA Gentleman’s Guide to Winter Suits Everything you need to know when shopping for winter suiting

  • RJ Firchau
  • December 31, 2018
When the icy chill of winter rears its frosty head, it’s time to push your linen and seersucker…
man wearing slacks with ties.com socks

Style + FashionMen’s Socks: The Quintessential Guide Take the GM's quiz to find your fit

  • RJ Firchau
  • November 8, 2018
The days when sock drawers were filled with nothing but white tube socks are over. Second that for…
Cold Weather Jackets Under $200

Style + Fashion11 Cold Weather Jackets Under $200 Fall and winter coats that won't break the bank

  • RJ Firchau
  • December 5, 2017
The holidays may be over, but it’s still freezing out, and every man needs a few warm, stylish…
Barbershop chair

Style + FashionHair Terminology: How to Tell Your Barber Exactly What You Want Learn to speak your stylist's language and you'll never leave disappointed again

  • RJ Firchau
  • October 3, 2017
If you’re trying out a new barber or attempting a radically new haircut, there’s a chance it won’t…
Man hiking standing on mountain

Lifestyle + CareerCamping Wardrobe Essentials Get your gear handled so you can focus on enjoying the great outdoors

  • RJ Firchau
  • June 23, 2017
No matter what time of year it is, there’s no better adventure than taking a weekend getaway to…
Tailor adjusting a man's cuff

Style + FashionTailor Talk: Alteration Terms You Need to Know If the suit doesn't fit, little else matters

  • RJ Firchau
  • May 12, 2017
Fit is the distinguishing factor between a suit that looks like you stole it off the racks at…
White Collarless Shirt

Style + FashionStyle Tip: Collarless Shirts With this style, collarless is more

  • RJ Firchau
  • April 4, 2017
These days, you may have noticed a surge of gentlemen walking around with missing collars on their button-ups.…
Raw Denim jeans and leather boots

Style + FashionWear This: Selvedge and Raw Denim An American staple that's heading back to its roots

  • RJ Firchau
  • March 17, 2017
“Heritage” fashion and the resurgence of “ruggedness” in menswear has become a highly sought-after selling point for brands…
Beer and Food Pairing

Food and DrinkHow to Pair Beer & Food What to eat with your brew of choice — from the lightest lager to the heartiest stout

  • RJ Firchau
  • March 7, 2017
Thanks to the snobbery of wine “experts”, the mere idea of pairing specific alcoholic drinks with particular foods induces…
Men wearing flannel suits

Style + FashionWear This: Flannel It's not just for lumberjacks and hipsters

  • RJ Firchau
  • February 10, 2017
What comes to mind when you think of flannel? You might have immediately conjured up images of plaid.…
Assortment of organized men's clothing

Lifestyle + CareerHow to Organize Your Accessories With an organized closet, you'll actually wear more of the things you own

  • RJ Firchau
  • February 3, 2017
You’ve spent a fair amount of time curating the pieces that comprise your style. You have all of…
Family holiday meal

Food and Drink5 Easy Dishes for Your Next Holiday Party You'll be everyone's favorite party guest with these recipes

  • RJ Firchau
  • December 20, 2016
Every December, it feels like your month absolutely cannot get any busier. Until it does. You might be…
Man in holiday sweater and Christmas hat

Style + FashionWhat to Wear to a Holiday Party 11 Menswear Bloggers Show Us Their Favorite Festive Attire

  • RJ Firchau
  • December 16, 2016
We can hardly believe that Christmas and New Year’s are (literally) around the corner. In the midst of…
Group of friends chatting

Lifestyle + CareerHow to Master the Art of Small Talk A necessary evil that can be conquered

  • RJ Firchau
  • October 28, 2016
If you are a proponent of personal style, then you probably place a certain level of importance on…
man walking with briefcase and suitcase

Style + FashionWhat Does Your Bag Say About You? Your bag of choice may say more about you than you realize

  • RJ Firchau
  • October 14, 2016
Bags are as essential of a component in shaping your everyday style as they are for women. However,…
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