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5x white linen shirt

Sun starts to shine, one might get rid of socks while wearing sneakers or loafers and winter jackets are put on hold. As the spring and summer keeps coming it means people are starting to think lighter. Materials such as heavy flannels and tweeds start to feel a bit too muggy and everyone are looking something more lightweight and something more airy. Something like linen.Linen shirts - underused optionWhen it comes to summer and lighter fabric options linen is the choice that most of times is highlighted. However what usually is underlined are jackets (sport coats & blazers) and trousers. Linen shirts for some reason do seem to be considerably much less used option.However, when it comes to linen shirts...

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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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American Psycho x Mr. Porter @Almeida Theatre - London

Everyone knows the story of Patrick Bateman, Manhattan businessman and a serial killer. Bret Easton Ellis's iconic novel - set in the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s - American Psycho is now brought to the stage of theatre for the first time as Rupert Goold directs a musical adaptation of the story. The role of Patrick Bateman will be played by Matt Smith. Read more about Smith’s thoughts about the role from Mr. Porter November Journal Issue where you also find more details about the looks created by Dan May (style director of Mr. Porter) for the upcoming musical. If you happen to be in London between 3rd of December 2013 and 25th of January 2014, be sure to go and check out this play. More...

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Mr.Porter Sale - Europe

Mr.Porter has finally started the sale at their European site! It’s been waited and as well as in USA, there are some really nice deals going on. Here’s something to check out… Aspesi Jackets Boglioli blazers John Smedley sweaters Incotex trousers Polo Ralph Lauren polo shirts Drake’s accessories And a lot of other stuff… They probably are gonna go up to 70% at some point but if there’s something you really want, I’d suggest you cop it now!

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