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This Spring, there is one fashion trend that is the same for both men and women, a rarity! Couples who love the twinning game will be thrilled to hear about this one. It’s the roll neck but not just the roll neck – it is to be worn under a jacket.

The most popular pairing we’ve seen on celebrities and influencers is a black polo neck under a grey checked jacket. What we love about this trend is that it is perfect for Spring. We are all so tired of our winter coats and ready to rock our blazers, but the Spring air can be devilish! It may feel warm in the sunshine, but that shade packs a punch! So the roll neck under your jacket not only looks great, but is actually practical too.

A roll neck isn’t a piece of clothing that has been labelled “cool”. It’s something that your university lecturer or some it-guy would wear (Steve Jobs was cool you know). Blazers on the other hand have always been thought to be extremely elegant. So adding a well fitting blazer to your roll neck can actually turn a basic look into a stylish one. A great blazer can even make a boring t-shirt look cool and stylish.

David Gandy

Victoria Beckham

Should you prefer a more laid-back look, you can wear a blazer in neutral tones. This will bring more attention to your blazer. Want to draw attention to your roll neck and create a contrast? Opt for a touch of colour with the roll-neck!

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Ed Westwick

The most important thing about this look is definitely a well fitted blazer, if you don’t have one yet then it’s good to find yourself a professional tailor who can measure you for a custom made jacket. You won’t regret this decision, contact our executive clothiers HERE.

It all started in the Fall, and it’s still going strong. The grey blazer trend is here to stay. The grey plaid blazer was seen all over fashion week in New York, London and Milan. Needless to say, it is wise to invest in a quality grey blazer-particularly in a grey plaid!

The blazer had come a long way. It was once used as a piece of clothing you could spot in a buzzing financial district, or wearing at a job interview.. but nowadays with its polished shape, it has become a regular with the jet-set fashion crowd as well.

The blazer is such a versatile garment. You can wear it as a suit, over a dress, with different skirts and pants. You can wear it as an elegant look, or casually with jeans and a t-shirt. A blazer will make any look more stylish and put together, just ask the ladies in France. This has been a must have garments in their wardrobe for decades now.

Celebrities have already fallen in love with the grey plaid blazer trend. Maybe it’s time for you to discover this trendy piece as well? Take a look of the pictures for inspiration and if you’ve made up your mind to get one then contact your personal tailor HERE.

Jessica Alba

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Alexa Chung

Kendall Jenner

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Spring is here and Summer is approaching at full speed! Our clients don’t stop and are preparing for the new season! Sunny Spring time has brought more patterns to the bespoke suit industry. The most popular choice being the check suit. And we can’t blame them – just look at the pictures and see these stunning suits for yourselves!

Richard Nemeth

Richard Nemeth of CIBC Wood Gundy is looking so sharp in his latest LGFG Fashion House outfit – what a perfect casual look for the upcoming Spring season! He chose a navy jacket that has different shades of blue checks. Wearing that with plain trousers and lighter shirt and handkerchief gives him our ultimate style points. Richard’s executive clothier is Emma Whitehall from Canada.

Tony Davis

Tony Davis at Metso is a sharp man – both business and style wise. He received his very fist LGFG Fashion House suit. These light checks are seen best when adding a shirt that matches the colours of the checks. A blue pocket square adds a perfect final touch to his look. Tony’s suit is from our Technical line and his personal tailor in Antony Crugnale from Perth, Australia.

Udo Weinberger

Udo Weinberger of Weinberger Billette Immobilien GmbH has added this nice blue check suit to his wardrobe for Spring. Look how perfectly this man plays the style game – mixing and matching a checked suit to a striped shirt. We love the outcome! The contrasting green pocket square makes the look more personalised! Also – with this look black shoes are the correct choice. Bravo! Udo’s suit is from our Paris line and his executive clothier is Thisa Phan who is working in Austria and Czech Republic region.

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It’s been a while since we’ve dedicated a post to ladies fashion on the blog. It’s true that in our business, the majority of our clientele is male, but we must not forget the ladies! Particularly now, seeing Spring/Summer 2018 fashion week runways full of women wearing… yeah, you guessed it – suits!

Yves Saint Laurent was the first man to dress a woman in a suit, making history! Since then, wearing a suit doesn’t only mean masculinity, not at all! Women in suits are confident, elegant and still very feminine. After all, it’s not only skirts and dresses that make a woman feminine.

This season women’s suits were in every imaginable colour. Do you like classic black or maybe you prefer clean white? Would you like to add some colour to your Spring-Summer wardrobe? Everything goes. Suits were rocking the runways of Tom Ford, Dior, Versace, Emporio Armani, Moschino etc.

Tom Ford

Tom Ford

Tom Ford

Moschino

Versace

Dior

Dior

Emporio Armani

If you feel that a great custom made suit is missing from your wardrobe then feel free to contact our LGFG Executive Clothiers who are more than happy to help you create the perfect women’s suit. Contact them HERE.

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We have a lot of great executive clothiers working at LGFG Fashion House and we’d like to introduce them. The time has come for you to meet our amazing Hannah Ohayon! 
 Hannah was born in Toronto, Canada, and spent her formative years in Thornhill.

When asked about her studies Hannah said,

“Despite not attending university or college, I was fortunate to gain professional work experience by working at two personal injury law firms which eventually led me to start my journey at LGFG Fashion House.”
Hannah is also talented in the fashion world, she has a great sense of style! “When it comes to fashion, I’ve always had a good eye. Whether it be professionally or socially, personal appearance is vital. We are naturally judged by our appearance, so it’s important to present ourselves with the impression we want to leave behind. Making someone look their best can increase their confidence, which in turn brings happiness. When you look good, you feel good. Making small changes can positively transform a person’s life significantly.” Well said Hannah, we couldn’t agree more!

So how did this trendy and talented woman find her way to LGFG Fashion House? “I heard about LGFG through a good friend, whose older brother had been working with the company for a while. He had spoken very highly about his experience and so she put us in touch. The main reason I decided to join LGFG was because of Dimitry Toukhcher. I saw a lot of myself in him and I was eager to learn from him.”
“While working at LGFG, I’ve come to perceive success from a different perspective. Working in sales is a lifestyle, just like healthy eating is. It involves an incredible amount of knowledge one can gain on customer service, efficiency, discipline and grit. I strongly believe that experience is your greatest teacher,” – says Hannah about her journey in the company.

What does Hannah get up to when she’s not at work? “During my time of leisure, I like to read, exercise, listen to music, spend time with family and friends, host dinner parties, travel and shop.”

Of course we were eager to find out which kind of suits she likes the most. Hannah’s favourite suits are usually seen on Harvey Specter from the TV series ‘Suits’- “I’m a big fan of tapered three piece suits paired with nice shoes.”

How would Hannah as a stylish woman describe her personal style? The answer was “ Rebel chic. I like classy, effortless looks but with a twist. I’m also a fan of monochromatic outfits.”

And last but not least we asked Hannah to share some great style advice and what she’d recommend to her customers: “My style advice would be to try something new once in a while. People are pleasantly surprised when they leave their comfort zone and change things up. My favourite part about working in the fashion world is being able to step out of traditional business attire and be free to mix and match endless options.”

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While scrolling through our February client pictures to choose top picks for our “Best Suits of the Month” post, we noticed that our clients have some similarities when making their purchases. They take a very classic approach and keep the exterior traditional, but then show off their adventurous side on the interior! And what I mean by the interior is suit linings. A variety of colourful and beautifully patterned suit linings are a perfect way to add style points to your everyday or festive suit! LGFG also livens it up with our matching built in pocket squares to complete the look. We love to see our clients making bolder decisions!

Graham Steele

Graham Steele is looking dapper in his newest suit by LGFG Fashion House. This one might look solid gray from a distance, but the subtle purple check adds an interesting and very stylish touch. A purple lining and pocket square add the perfect finishing touch to his chic look. His suit is from our Venice line. Graham’s personal tailor is Aiva Ozolina.

John Zuvich

John Zuvich, Chief Dealer Dept Markets and Liquidity of Western Australian Treasury Corporation, looking very elegant in his LGFG Fashion House black suit from our White Label line. He adds a playful note to his look with coordinating pink pocket square and lining and a colourful striped tie. A classical black suit is not so boring after all, right? John’s personal clothier is Brianna Baxter.

John Riordan

John Riordan from Minnow Pty Ltd will surely be wearing this LGFG Fashion House navy blazer unbuttoned around the office – just look at this red lining! It adds a subtle but sumptuous flair to any well fitted garment. His personal clothier is Leonhard Hopkins.

Now all they need to do is add some funky cheerful socks and they’ll be ready to go to Pitti Uomo (the most important International event for menswear and men accessories collections).

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Although there is still snow in many parts of the world, the fashion world is always steps ahead of street trends. And being a fashion business – so are we. So while you might be choosing which colour overcoat to wear with your suit today, we are already looking at trends that affect fashion for quick approaching Spring. Here is a little review of the biggest styles seen on men’s fashion week runways for Spring 2018!

* Pastel Suits

Haider Ackermann

Kenzo

Kenzo

Tom Ford

As Vogue.com says: “Suits have been making a comeback on the men’s and women’s runways for a few seasons now, but Tom Ford, Kenzo, and Martine Rose made the look decidedly un-corporate with Crayola-box colour.” The colours they talk about are these seen on the legendary Miami Vice. Pastels and bright colours are totally in this Spring! Wear yours to the office, if you dare – or just break it up with a t-shirt and sneakers.

* Double Breasted

Billionaire

Daks

Billionaire

Another trend from the Miami Vice series that’s making a comeback – double breasted suits are really big this Spring! Well to be fair, they were already appearing on the fashion scene last year, but now these are in full force! Get yourself a pastel coloured double breasted suit and you have hit two trends at once!

* Long Tail Blazers

Balmain

Balmain

Long tail blazers ruled in the Balmain mens runway show. This is a mixture of a blazer and a light Spring coat. And to be honest – it looks kinda cool! You can wear it with your suit shirt and pants or over a casual t-shirt and jeans.

* Blooms

Moschino

N21

Paul Smith

We are not talking about the ones in your garden. Nope – these blooms are in full bloom on your clothes! Although we admit that flower printed suits might not be the most practical decision, if you are brave and playful enough and already own the basic suits that every man should own – why not try this colourful trend.

The beginning of the new year brought a Spring breeze to the life of our executive clothiers. It seems that our clients are more than ready to face the new Spring season. We’ve seen more and more colours in new tailor made garments which is such a positive sight! Let’s check our best suits of January!

Grant Dawes

Grant Dawes of Northland Wealth Management is ready for the warmer weather with his beautiful new LGFG Fashion House suit from our Tokyo line. The light grey suit is such a perfect option for the upcoming Spring! Grant also has an eye for detail – we love how he chose to match his pocket square to the lining of the suit. Spot on for Spring! We can see that he isn’t afraid of patterns, wearing his new suit with a striped shirt. Worth an applause! Grant’s clothier is Emma Whitehall.

Peter Speakman

Peter Speakman is another of our bold clients – not every month you see a man ordering a green suit! He looks fabulous in his LGFG Fashion House Paris line two piece suit! What we love about this green check suit is that it’s unique and versatile – swap the slacks out with a pair of chinos and voila! Peter’s clothier is Rachel Gibbings.

Kris Somers

Kris Somers from UTC Fire & Securities was ready to start a new year with a new office and a new suit. He chose a classy navy suit from LGFG Fashion House Technical line. He matched the new suit with white and light blue striped shirt and purple accessories. Purple and navy blue, a classic and perfect combination! We love to see these colours reminding us that the warmer weather will soon be on the way! Kris’s clothier is Joris Croenen.

You can contact our amazing executive clothiers from HERE.

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Owning a good suit is very important for a gentleman, but owning a great overcoat is equally important! As we all know the world of tailor made suits is very detailed, and so it is with overcoats too.

At the beginning of February, the winter is still in full force! If you haven’t purchased a nice overcoat, it’s definitely time. Here is some advice on characteristics of a quality overcoat.

A good overcoat should be warm, should fit you and also make you look great. But what are the other details that you should keep your eyes open for while investing in a great overcoat? We’ll give you some tips:

* Fabric

If you plan on buying your coat as an investment that serves you for years to come, make sure your coat is made of 100% wool and that it weighs at least 4 pounds (for average-sized men). The logic is that heavier coats last longer because the fabric is more durable.

Wool

A cashmere coat is a great option if you already have a good quality wool coat. As cashmere coats are not the best option for everyday wear. They are nice, soft, and warm but they will show wear on the cuffs and the collar. And also – moths love cashmere. If you really like the softness of cashmere then you should check that the quality of most wool nowadays is almost just as soft as the finest cashmere. You can always opt for a nice compromise – choose a wool cashmere blend overcoat.

* Fit

When buying an overcoat (or ordering one from your tailor) make sure to wear a shirt and a sportscoat or suit jacket underneath, as the coat has to fit on top of it. Whether you prefer a looser or more trim fit, keep an eye out for the X-wrinkles when buttoning the overcoat. If these show, then the overcoat is definitely too tight.

* Length

The safest choice would be a full-length coat which compliments a wide range of figures. Including those with a rounder mid-section. Although today, the most popular choice tends to be a knee-length cut. Keep in mind that this coat length only compliments men with trim build. It may be the most comfortable choice if you need to get in and out of your car several times a day..

* Sleeves

The coat sleeves should completely cover the suit sleeves as well as the shirt cuff, and even reach a little further down. This way you protect yourself from the cold on your wrists when you wear gloves with it, and looks better too.

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Although January is going strong, we decided to take a look back at the last month of 2017. Here are our favourite suits from December 2017! A taste of what our clients wore for the most festive time of year-

Dr Jaden Teav

Dr Jaden Teav from Princess Margaret hospital, got a new sharp suit for the end of year. Dr Jaden chose a plain navy suit from our Technical line and matched it with a black and white coloured check shirt, which gives a nice touch to the outfit. He also added a fashionable pocket square which makes the look more festive! Dr Jaden Teav’s clothier is Antony Crugnale.

Benoit Groulx

Benoit Groulx from Collins Barrow is looking incredibly sharp in his new classic blue check sport jacket from LGFG Fashion House Paris line. He matched his new suit with a lovely tie and handkerchief which are the same colour tone, but a different pattern. Great style points!

Martin Abram

Martin Abram is a lawyer from Schindler Attorneys in Vienna. He got his third suit from LGFG, he has two suits from our Technical line and now he opted for a third from our Tokyo line. He chose a plain black suit which is perfect for office days as well as more festive events. His clothier is Thisa Phan.