Know your shirt fabric:
There are so many different names associated with different types of cottons that it’s almost impossible to decipher what YOU should wear. Different cloth are appealing to different folks; some like a heavier fabric, and some would rather have thin and light. Here’s the overview of what you need to know: Continue reading “Know Your Shirt Fabrics!” »
We spend a lot of time talking about what we SHOULD do – here are some things you SHOULDN’T
DO NOT wear cheap shoes with an expensive suit! It’s like driving a Ferrari without leather seats – it doesn’t make sense! It communicates “I want to look good but I can’t afford it!” DON’T DO THAT! A great suit deserves great shoes! $100 shoes do not suffice!
DO NOT wear stripe on stripe. NO. It’s unfashionable and looks bad. Continue reading “DON’T DO IT! Fashion NO’s” »
Our clients are our most valuable asset at LGFG. They dictate our product and our service. We thought we would take a moment and ask some of our clients about their LGFG experience. Enjoy!
Being an LGFG clothier is probably one of the most unique jobs in Canada. First of all, no two days are ever the same, and the people you deal with are the best of the best. We work in a high-paced environment and dress a distinguished and impressive clientele who often border on (and are) well-known and in highly visible roles! Continue reading “A day in the life of an LGFG Clothier” »
What’s in this season?
A navy suit has long been the go-to but this season, the navy suit is being upgraded to a “Kennedy Blue” something with a little more color. Color is definitely in for 2014. As the suit world is trending towards customization, turning the run-of-the-mill navy into a bright, lively blue is the first step towards being in style for 2014. Continue reading “Trends trends trends; suits suits suits” »
Are we going to now FINALLY see that long talked-about comeback of the (albeit fitted) double-breasted suit for 2014? Trends point to “no.”
Here’s what’s trending:
-3-piece suits. Back in a big way, a fitted 3-piece suit with a standard 5 or 6 button vest is going to be making more and a more appearances. While a square-bottom vest has set the norm in the past, more recently the angled bottom vest allows for a shorter vest style without compromising the look by draping a full 2” over the belt, as old-school vests tended to do (nowadays a fashion no-no). Continue reading “Suit Trends for 2014” »
What are the basic rules of matching colors? Let’s first get the basics out of the way
First suit a man should own? Charcoal Solid. Second suit? Navy Solid, though not necessarily in that order. Third and fourth? Grey and Navy Stripe. Then black, brown, etc. For the time until you have a black suit, wearing your navy to a black tie is totally fine. Now, what about when you get outside the basic 4 or 5?
Let’s have some fun: A brown suit is back in style and is a killer. Brown communicates expertise, knowledge, trustworthiness – “what can brown do for you?” –UPS . The thing to keep in mind with brown, is you really don’t want to wear it with a white shirt because the white kills brown. Choose a cream or lavender shirt with your brown suit to get accused of knowing what you’re doing- blue is fine too, but then again, blue goes with anything. Continue reading “Where to Draw the Line on Color” »
Having delivered several million dollars worth of bespoke suits and shirts in Calgary over the last several years, as well as having seen clients all across Canada, it makes for a unique opportunity to spend time with clients in France and observe the difference between the corporate-dress culture between these two highly unique markets.
To state it simply: corporate dress (surprisingly?) mirrors local cuisine and architecture. Continue reading “The Difference in Dressing for Your Corporate Job – from Paris to Calgary” »
You can get a great deal off the rack these days. Excess inventory, carry-over stock, rising overhead, and competition are all reasons why off-the-rack retailers can sell you a suit for 400 bucks and send you on your way. So why bother with Bespoke?
I’ve often asked my clients WHY they shop with me, as a way to understand what the perennial suit client thinks, and how I can “tailor” my business to fit in with that need. What I’ve found has been revealing. Continue reading “Why Even Bother With Bespoke Tailoring?” »
Shoes, they are the essential details to create a positive first impression. It tells people that you care about the little details. Just like filling up a luxury vehicle with premium fuel. A nice suit requires shiny sharp looking shoes. They are an investment. With proper care and rotation, well-crafted shoes can last decades and still look as good as new. The good thing for men is that just like your navy and charcoal suit, sticking with only a few dress shoes will give you that extra notch in style.
Oxford
The Oxford is the most popular dress shoe. It has rounded toe, closed lacing. A nice pair of black Oxford shoes is essential in a man’s wardrobe. It can be worn in formal and casual setting. Also, it goes well with most suits. Continue reading “Defining Shoes Styles- by LGFG clothier Chenda Lin” »
