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DLA gift guide part II - wrist accessories

As it’s been generally accepted, watch does not need to be the only accessory of men nowadays. And as there’s been more and more brands coming up with wrist accessories, especially gemstone and leather bracelets recently, one can pretty easily find suitable options from different price categories to match their needs. Jewellery is an easy choice - but try to find something that will be on pair with the personality of the person you’re buying it for. Viola Milano bracelets dressed up. DCI Sweden sterling silver made in Sweden - these will go with you for decades. It’s not all about fancy gemstones and jewellery - leather is a perfect option for more casual occasions. After the break 5 DLA options to...

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Q&A - menswear for beginners

"Hi, uhmm I was just wondering if you have any tips for a beginner in terms of menswear. Not really sure how or where to start and not exactly on the highest of budgets. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. I love your page btw" First of all thanks. And as the question is pretty broad, here are first 5 short points to consider. - "Buy less - buy better". Don't rush but also buy nothing just because it's cheap or on sale. On the other hand some basic stuff such as shirts, jeans and knitwear can be found even pretty easily with a lower budget as well if you look for the right places. Pay attention especially...

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Last weeks DLA-instagram round-up

Some shots via Instagram from the last few weeks as a lazy Sunday-post. Casual walk around part I - Barbour liddesdale jacket, Uniqlo lambswool sweater, Sauma private label chino trousers and Bexley Enfield boots. Weekly lunch burgers… I’ve been looking for a basic blue sport coat for a long time but haven’t really found the one or there has always come some purchases that have been “more important”. In real there’s is nothing more important than a good navy blazer. Found this one made by Mabro from Sauma couple of weeks ago. More details coming up soon. Never say no to a glass (or few) of Champagne. Got a chance to wear my black velvet three-piece suit (made in Finland...

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Gran Sasso F/W ´13

The history of Italian Gran Sasso goes back to year 1952 when four small-town brothers; Nello, Eraldo, Alceo, and Francesco Di Stefano decided to merge their skills to build something with an aim to become one of Italy's most eminent knitwear companies. Gran Sasso is specialized in knitwear and following the laid-back motto "Quality is always fashionable" company’s garments are made from finest materials to combine tradition with innovation and ancient craftsmanship with modern production processes. If you go and look, there’s not much information available regarding Gran Sasso online. But what’s sure, is that this company makes one of the finest knitwear on the market. All products are naturally - made exclusively in Italy. Finally a quick look of the company’s F/W ´13...

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Q&A: Quick look on layering for the season

“Hi! I wanted to ask a simple, yet open question: what are your favorite layering pieces and brands for winter? I haven’t had luck finding good cardigans (I’ve never had a good one), and I need help finding sweaters, coats, and a good pair of winter pants. I live in the US, so any online recommendation would be great!” This is a pretty wide question but I try to come up with some points. Simple way of layering - lightweight v-neck sweater underneath a sport coat to keep away the cold. I personally like wearing roll necks and cardigans as “layering pieces” while “dressing up” and roll neck sweaters in more casual combinations. In additions to that I use pretty...

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