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How to Clean Heavy Stains on a Silk Tie Silk is a very delicate, natural protein fiber. It is one of the most delicate fabrics used in fashion and it therefore requires special care and attention for cleaning. While silk garments...

The History of the Cummerbund in Men's Fashion by Turner Van Ryn So, first off, the proper spelling for this garment is ‘cummerbund’; not ‘cumberbund’. I know. I was surprised too. As a fashion accessory, the cummerbund and I have a...

Pocket Squares & Handkerchiefs Is it a ‘pocket square’, or a ‘handkerchief’? Are they the same thing? And, just what is a ‘pocket square’ anyway, and how do you wear one? The answer to all those questions seems to be ‘yes’. What is...

Tips on Matching Cuff Links The well dressed man understands the importance of accessorizing. In fact it is the little detail that adds a more sophisticated as well as personal touch to an outfit. Common accessories are: Dress...

Guide to Double or Single Breasted Jackets A mens suit comes in one of two styles: single breasted or double breasted. The first has one row of buttons on one side with button holes on the other. The sides don't overlap but are...

Great Neckties for the Tan "Summer Suit" The spring is the time to wear lighter and brighter colors. This is also true for business attire. While suits and shirts are still, at least for the most part, slightly classic-conservative,...

Matching Striped Shirts with Striped Ties? Most tie wearers will tell you that matching a striped dress shirt with a striped necktie will not work. The patterns of vertical stripes on the dress shirt and diagonal stripes on the tie...

Overview of Mens Suit Fabrics Even though wool is the most common fabric for men's suits many different natural fabrics as well as textile blends are used. This article will give you a good overview on fabrics, will teach you what...

Types of Neckwear in Mens Fashion Although the necktie is the most common type of neckwear seen day-to-day, there are several other types of neckwear used in mens fashion. Some of such are more formal, while others are tied to a...

Men's Fashion Trends to Watch in 2010 Few people besides the fashion designers and men's boutique buyers themselves can tell in advance what the upcoming trends in style will be. Whether it's bowties or shorts with cuffs that will...

Tips for Storing your Neckties If you want your ties to look like they have been tied for the first time then proper tie storage and care is a must. Even though the picture at the top does look quite nice, it is actually a bad...