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Sunday inspiration - #tyylit-tumblr round-up

It's been a while since the last Sunday round-up via our tyylit-tumblr. But as the spring keeps coming (despite the couple colder days here in Helsinki this week) - we decided to update our feed. We will also try to come up with more regular updates during the spring - so keep your eyes open.As usual a few outtakes here and for more - check out the tyylit-tumblr feed here.Sneakers and cuffed trousers - SS15 by End Clothing. In case looking for new white sneakers for this season - read more from here.Shades of blue - always fashionable and always spot on. Style by Rose & Born.New ties for spring by Berg&Berg. Review and some thoughts about the SS15 selection coming...

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Drake's London spring and summer 2015

This week's dose of inspiration for upcoming spring and summer comes from England - by one of my persona favorite brands Drake's London. For the season Drake's has come up with a look book that features all together 12 classical sketches made by Tokyo based illustrator, Akira Sorimachi.The illustrations are all loosely assembled around the idea of €˜travel and relaxation'. All the pieces featured in these sketches can also be found in spring and summer €˜15 collection by the company - including new models of Alden loafers, cotton slacks in two different colors, Drake's - made in Italy - light weight and relaxed tailored jackets, high-quality shirting and, naturally, ties, pocket squares and scarves. Even though one can not see the textures...

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Spring '15 - classics as essentials

Spring is here - that means listings of "season essentials" are also popping up every here and there. I might be boring but I've noticed that the listings I use to make in my head seem to include almost always the same items. No matter the season. For example - a blue blazer is an essential despite the time of year we are talking about. Classics as essentials for men - Spring 2015 So again this time my listing became to feature in general five - I dare to say - classic #menswear pieces. Although a couple of these could be categorized also as trends that have recently been grown in popularity. The listing has also been made by keeping in mind...

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5 x denim shirt

After writing on Wednesday about denim shirts I got a couple of questions about where to get them. The question is quite accurate as the limited edition of denim fabrics for custom shirts by Proper Cloth mentioned in the post was sold out in less than 12 hours. So I decided to come up with a few ready-to-wear options to check out in case you are looking for a denim shirt to wear this spring and summer. The picture above - by Gothenburg-based Spiga3 - showcasing a Finamore denim shirt together with a sport coat by Boglioli and Entre Ami cream white colored cotton trousers is a great example of springish way to combine denim. In case you are looking for something more...

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Denim shirt - how to find the right one?

Are you looking for a versatile shirt to combine with your sport coats? Or something to wear under your suit on a casual Friday. If you are, a high-quality denim shirt is an option worth to consider. Put This On recently published an inspiring article about denim shirts. After that I realized that I actually have almost as many denim shirts in my closet than I have usable white button-up shirts. That is a clear sign of my relationship with denim shirts. I do like them a lot. But what makes a denim shirt my favorite? align="alignnone" From last summer at Pitti Uomo - wearing monochrome blue look, featuring a dark blue denim shirt. Pic by Neil Watson for TSBmen.com Denim shirt -...

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