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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” – yes we all know that famous song…but there is another Christmas song we still remember – Eartha Kitt singing “Santa Baby” where all she wants for Christmas are a fur coat, a convertible car, diamonds, yachts, houses and so on. This song is a reminder that Christmas can actually be a quite stressful time. We all know the feeling when running around the city for different department stores desperately trying to find a gift at the very last minute. It is stressful. You don’t want to disappoint your closest circle, and Eartha Kitt’s wish list is something that only 1% in the world can make happen. But I believe we can all agree that seeing the joy in the eyes of someone you love after receiving something that (s)he have always wanted or loved is special not only for the receiver, but for the giver as well.

For me personally, the hardest part is to find a gift for someone who already has everything. This gift should be personalized and special for them to remember it. Keeping exactly that in mind, we in LGFG Fashion House are presenting gift cards you can buy for that special someone. A custom made suit is something truly special; more than a prize, it’s an experience. It’s an interesting and very memorable experience for our customers as our executive clothiers will come to the client’s home or office to take measurements and then deliver the suit. You can order yours from your clothier, without any need to go to the mall- what a timesaver!

For buying an LGFG Fashion House gift card or to get more information about it you can contact our executive clothiers from around the world. You’ll find our locations on our website: www.lgfgfashionhouse.com

And although Christmas is the time of giving we all should keep in mind that being there for your loved ones is still the most important thing.

1. Flannel sports coat

LGFG recommends that every man have at least one flannel sport coat/jacket for the winter months. If it’s for a special occasion, you should opt for true wool flannel but if it’s your everyday jacket then go for worsted flannel – it helps you get more wear out of the blazer you plan to wear a lot.
Flannel sports coats are warmer which make them more suitable for fall winter wardrobe.

It’s usually a good idea to opt for a sport coat that contrasts your existing wardrobe. For example, when your everyday suits are usually navy or grey, your flannel jacket could be brown or something even more colourful. Sport coats are a great place to expand your look into something a little flashier than your daily wear suits.

2. Water resistant wool suit

The continued evolution in textiles technology has made it possible to create rain and storm systems from traditional cloths. For example Loro Piana: Rain system forms an invisible barrier around each fiber, protecting the fabric from rain, dust and dirt. As these substances are not absorbed, they can easily be removed, preserving the garment’s original look.

Storm system is even more powerful and has a double barrier offering protection against wind and rain. In addition to the Rain system it has an exclusive hydrophilic membrane that are breathable, water resistant and windproof. The micromolecular membrane is applied to the reverse of the fabric through a lamination process designed by Loro Piana.

It’s pretty obvious why these specialty fabrics quickly become irreplaceable in your wardrobe once you adopt them.

3. Overcoat

In many parts of the world winters can be exceptionally cold, making you want to snug into a big fluffy The North Face jacket. Unfortunately, while exceedingly warm and comfortable, these types of jackets don’t really fit into the look of a well-tailored suit. This is why it pays to invest in a suitably-styled winter overcoat – the only truly acceptable overwear for a suit in winter.

An overcoat is a type of long coat which usually extends to or below the knee to keep the worst of the weather outside off of your delicate garments underneath. They are specifically designed to be worn over a suit. Modern overcoats are also extremely warm, and most are usually at least water resistant or even completely water proof! Now you don’t need to sacrifice style to stay warm and dry in the cold winter months.

All three options for winter wear are, of course, available from LGFG Fashion House – just ask your executive clothier.

Time again to announce the best suits of the month! With a colourful beginning to Autumn, our customers opted to also add colour to their wardrobes. Black is a classic, and grey is usually a very popular choice for Autumn, but nothing beats a solid royal blue. A great blue suit provides a little extra class and personality and is consistently a really popular color in the world of men’s fashion. A blue suit is also very practical – you can use it all year ’round to nearly any occasion (except black tie events!).

Let’s find out how LGFG Fashion House customers styled their blue suits…

Milan Topolovec

Milan Topolovec of TK Financial Group is looking really stylish and sophisticated in his classic navy suit from LGFG Fashion House London line. He decided to wear brown leather shoes with his bespoke suit – this is an excellent choice. Usually, it’s good to wear a tie of a different color to stand out a bit more but his blue tie is perfect. It’s a bit lighter tone and has a flashy light blue stripe on it which makes the whole look very modern and stylish. Also, the patterned pocket square is working its magic and fits perfectly into the combo. A very classic style with a subtle twist!
Milan’s tailor is Madeline Mason.

Eduardo Trigo y Sierra

Eduardo Trigo y Sierra of Uria Menendez also chose to get himself a royal blue suit from LGFG Fashion House Paris line. But unlike Milan, Eduardo shows us that a navy suit works perfectly with black leather shoes as well. He wore the suit with light blue shirt and opted for a silver tone tie with dark spots that truly pops.
Eduardo’s tailor is Jully Molina.

Dr. Jason Werle

Dr. Jason Werle of Alberta Hip & Knee opted for a slightly different blue LGFG Fashion House suit than the first two. The checked suit from our White Label line has some purple hues in it which Dr. Werle perfectly emphasizes with a purple handkerchief. Laid back black shoes are perfect for this colourful combination, as brown or other colors would have made the combo a little too colourful. Same goes with the white LGFG bespoke shirt. Finding the right balance between subtle and flashy to fit your look is key!
Jason’s tailor is Matheus Araujo.

Let’s look at another specific and important part of your suit and shirts – the buttons. At LGFG, we put a lot of thought and attention into even the smallest details of our garments so you don’t have to. We have already talked about collars, ties, and pocket squares, so let’s cover our buttons and cuffs.

Most people think that buttons are just for keeping your shirt from falling off your body or your jacket from flapping in the wind, but that’s just the obvious stuff. Of course, it’s important that you have all the buttons you need to keep the garments on your body, but the style of button is also an important detail that can set your suit or shirt apart from the crowd. Customizing your buttons is totally up to you, whether you like them in a classic white or black, or if you’re more adventurous and are looking for something more colourful, or textured, or even metal.. There are many options, but we think that one set of buttons that might deserve special attention are the buttons on your cuffs.

Here are five of the most common ways to close the end of your sleeve:

* For short sleeves, no buttons are needed. Short sleeved shirts are a great way to stay looking great while you’re trying to keep cool. Trumps a polo or even rolled up sleeves on your favourite LGFG shirt.

* One-button barrel button is very classic and safe bet to go with any event. By far our most popular option. Barrel buttons are perfectly suited for your day-to-day life – the office, important meetings, or dinner out in the evening.

* Two-button cuff, both with rounded cuffs or regular. It’s a little dressier than a one-button cuff but still not over the top formal. This button style will give you a crisp, modern appearance.

* Two-button mitered cuff is a fashion forward look that works with most fabrics and situations. It’s a popular option that is dressier than a standard barrel cuff. This cuff is a good match to work with large watches, or roll up your sleeves since the cuff is slightly wider than other options.

* The most formal cuff choice is, of course, the French cuff. It is a fold-over style that requires cuff links. This style is a must for black tie occasions – it’s a go to choice for tuxedo shirts. But, for some, they can be a little too formal to be worn everyday unless you like making a statement. There is also a rounded French cuff which is just like the normal one but for the rounded corner on the back edge nearest the wrist. It’s no less formal, butt simply another style option. The rounded French cuff also requires a cufflinks.

Our recommendation, if you’re unsure which cuff or button style is right for you, go with the one-button barrel. You simply can’t go wrong with this choice for almost all scenarios.

It’s that time again to showcase some of the great suits that our clients have picked out for a very fashionable Summer 2017 season. What we like the most about these particular suits is how versatile they are. We like these suits because they are especially flexible for wear all year ’round. Two of the best suit tones that work well in both Summer and Autumn are grey and lighter shades of blue. We like to think that LGFG clients can be just as practical as they are stylish.

Justin Warburton

Justin Warburton from Triple C got his three piece suit for Barbagallo Group’s RQCC charity boxing event. We must admit he could even offer Conor McGregor himself some competition with his style choice of this blue check suit from LGFG Fashion House Paris line. He spiced up the suit with a bordeaux coloured tie and brown shoes. By switching out accessories his suit can adapt to fit well at whatever seasonal festivities he attends all year ’round. Justin’s tailor is Rachel Gibbings.

Lee Mosley

Lee Mosley of IPC Securities Corp was pleased to receive a beautiful new charcoal suit. It’s his first suit from LGFG Fashion House. Grey is definitely one of the most versatile colours when when it comes to suits. It’s a perfect colour for a more serious business environment. But you can always spice it up with a colourful patterned tie and handkerchief like Lee did here. His tailor is Emma Whitehall.

Adam Reiterowski

Adam Reiterowski from Bel Alta Holdings knows that wanting to look good isn’t self-important — it’s simply self-respect. That’s why he decided that looking sharp was important to him and ordered a custom suit from LGFG Fashion House Paris line. The purple hues from his shirt and checked tie go perfectly with this grey suit. Adam’s tailor is Hannah Ohayon.

Yes, the season has once again changed. They do tend to change even faster when you get older, don’t they? So yes – Fall is here and it’s bringing some new trends with it. September is the most important issue of the fashion magazines. Everything feels new in September. People are getting ready for school and work again. And many like to gift themselves with something new so the change to the more serious season will feel less dreadful and more exciting. For ladies it can be a new pair of shoes or a purse. And for guys it could easily be a new suit – perfect!

Although this blog post isn’t going to be entirely about suits. We will write about some new and interesting fashion trends that are IN this Fall. And maybe these patterns and colours will give you some great inspiration for something new as well?

* Quilts

Well, we hardly see quilted suits, but believe it or not – it exists and was seen on the runway! Nevertheless we are not here to recommend this as a viable option, although it could feel warm in the Winter, but not sure how your boss at the office would like it; however, a quilted gilet under your jacket or a coat is a perfect way to keep warm.

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* Tie

Have ties ever been out of fashion? It seems they have because big fashion magazines and designers are all screaming that ties are back! When was the last time you’ve replenished your ties – or are you still looking like you’re “TV dad”? A big trend we’re seeing in-house are animal themes; ducks, dogs, cats and all sort of fun ties can still look like a serious statement- and why not let people know you’re not (always) boring!

PRADA

BALENCIAGA

* Wide suits

Slim fit suits are once again cycling out when it comes to what we’re seeing on the runways. Yeah, that is something that not everyone likes but on the runways we’re noticing the blazers with wide shoulders (kind of a Miami Vice vibe) and wide pants. See for yourself and we recommend you to choose your suit style the way you prefer not the way current trends suggest.

ARMANI

VETEMENTS

* Knits with suit trousers

Yes there is nothing new to this combo, it’s very practical when you have cold winters. Most of us (who don’t spend our Winters on the Caribbean) have a season for this, but there’s also a twist in this trend. During the summer it was all about t-shirts with slogans – whether you were promoting the brand you like or it was your opinion about politics – messages with slogans were in. And now for the colder season these messages have moved to your sweaters! You could see the messages of the runways of Valentino, Dior, Raf Simmons and many more…probably not an appropriate office look, but nonetheless we’ve taken note for the casual days.

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VALENTINO

* Orange

We are not talking about the fruits but hey – it’s a good reminder to get all your vitamins for the Fall! But we are here to discuss fashion and well, orange is in fashion right now, and we are more than happy about it. Let’s not be one of those boring persons who only wear black, grey and beige during the darker seasons. Let’s keep a little summer in our outfits. If you are not fond of being head to toe orange why not just orange-up your details? An orange tie perhaps? Or a handkerchief? Or even the strap of your watch or belt? Surprise yourself and try something different this Fall! Because as the TV show already stated: “Orange IS the new black”.

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PRADA

* Double breasted suit

Double the buttons – double the fun! Double breasted suits were already coming back to trend on the last seasons and they are still here and they are strong! Yes, feel that 80s vibe with those broad shoulders! Or consider a double-breasted jacket. It’s not only coming back, but it’s a strong statement about your personal power; there’s just that “something” when you put a double breasted jacket on.

ARMANI

VERSACE

The “Best Suits of July” blog post is dedicated for the brave ones. So what do we mean by the brave ones? It is no secret that a lot of guys out there prefer the safe-zone (this is not the same as the comfort zone). The safe zone we’re talking about is about styling. Although there are so many styling rules around it doesn’t hurt anyone to break these sometimes. We love to see how our clients are brave and like to try something different. It absolutely doesn’t mean that they’ve become what they call the “Pitti peacocks” – the colourful guys from the men’s fashion weeks. All it takes is playing with colours, textures or accessories. So here are the stylish guys who surprised us when styling their new LGFG suits:

David Andreson

David Anderson, senior vice president in Cushman & Wakefield, is looking spiffy in his very first LGFG Fashion House suit and tie from our Paris line. We really like to see him playing with such strong and intense colours and the finish is absolutely astonishing! He chose a classic royal blue suit highlighted with red accents. Look at how perfectly the stitching, tie and handkerchief go. Extra style points that he chose the a with a pattern. And brown shoes go perfectly with his outfit. Applause! David’s tailor is Emma Whitehall.

Mike Hodgson

Mike Hodgson from Hughstreet Asset Management also got his first LGFG Fashion House suit from Emma Whitehall. He got himself a classic grey suit from our Tokyo line. The suit fit him perfectly but what we loved even more was to see how he styled it! Mike chose to wear his grey suit with light blue shirt and it pink handkerchief with a rainbow coloured tie! Look for yourself how great these colour combinations are.

Mathew Harris

Pink shirts are not anything new in men’s fashion anymore. But a pink shirt worn with a beige suit is a great summer outfit combination is outside standard convention but looks amazing! Mathew Harris from Deloitte is looking super sharp in his tan half-lined LGFG Fashion House custom suit from our Technical line. This is what we call simplicity combined with fashion at its best! Mathew’s tailor is Madeline Mason.

Made-to-measure clothing is getting more and more popular every day. Today we don’t even need to tell people why they should prefer their clothes made by a professional tailor. People who care about their appearance know that already. It’s just about finding the perfect tailor for you.

There are thousands of stores to go to find everyday clothing. Jeans, t-shirts are no big deal. But when it comes to finding a perfect suit or for men or women, then it’s best to turn to bespoke or made-to-measure clothing. Consumers continue to desire clothing that best reflect their personalities so it’s hardly surprising that numerous sectors of the industry are seeing considerable growth in made-to-measure clothing. The biggest growth has come to menswear as males desire clothing that fits, as well as to choose fabrics and details to reflect their personalities. In the world where mass production has been in full speed people desire something more special and individual. So it’s no surprise that made-to-measure businesses are seeing continuous 20-30 percent growth.

According to menswear merchants, there are many reasons for the growth in made-to-measure clothing in recent years, most important of them:

1) Customers love a perfect-fitting suit and enjoy being involved in the design process, selecting their own fabrics, linings, buttons, etc.

2) Statistically, with more men working out these days, the guys have gotten bigger while suits have gotten slimmer, so more men now benefit from a custom fit.

The other success of any made-to-measure business relies on establishing the right customer expectation. After one great experience a tailor probably has found a client for a lifetime. And if the tailor messes up the first time the client will never return. And what’s worse – he may never give a chance to any other tailor as well! So finding that great, professional and trustworthy tailor is a really big thing.

The next really big thing is fabric of course. Whatever segment of the made-to-measure industry one is focused on, fabric producers and suppliers play a gigantic role in what men will be wearing in coming seasons. Coloured stripes? Small checks? Brownish tones? Yes – all these are in trend for 2018 and it is decided by fabric producers. But not only that; they closely monitor what men prefer and make a new season trends after the customer demands. So actually men themselves are the trendsetters in this game.

Finding a good tailor is not that hard a job anymore. You can find one through the website! LGFG Fashion House offers luxury tailoring services in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Find your tailor HERE.  

Summer has been in full speed and we haven’t shared our best suits of June yet! Time to catch up as we have some wonderful outfits to show you! Summer is time for lighter fabrics and colours. Skip your black and navy suits for the hottest season. If white is too much for the working environment then light grey is the perfect option! So this time we chose the best grey suits that our clients ordered for this Summer. And keep in mind – grey is a versatile colour that suits perfectly for other seasons as well.
1. Todd Zani

Todd Zani from Stargroup Ltd. with a classy three-piece suit. Three piece is a great option: wear it to work as a two-piece and for a fancier event add the vest. Think of all the cocktail parties and summer weddings.
Todd’s suit is from our LGFG Fashion House Tokyo line and his tailor in Maiko Mathieson.
2. Denis Sicotte

How dapper does Denis Sicotte from Sicotte Guilbault look in his custom made light grey LGFG Fashion House suit! Another perfect option for summer. He decided to add some colour to his suit with an electric blue handkerchief. Great choice! His suit is from our Paris line and his tailor is Emma Whitehall.
3. Andrey Korolev

Andrey Korolev from VTP Capital also made a great decision by ordering a new bespoke three-piece suit that he matches with a light blue shirt and a silk handkerchief that adds a very elegant touch to this stylish suit. Andrey’s suit is from LGFG Fashion House Tokyo line and his new tailor is Inga Romasko in Moscow.

Although July is almost finished already we still have August to enjoy our holidays. But August is also a perfect time to start thinking about that new suit for Autumn! What is better than to start your new working season with a brand new custom made suit? We couldn’t think of anything better… Find your a professional tailor here: www.lgfgfashionhouse.com/contact/

You might think that by being a man and knowing the basics you know almost everything about styling and men’s clothing. Well I can assure you that the world of shirts, suits and accessories are so much wider than most of us will ever know (unless you’re one of the stars of Pitti Uomo, of course.) Our blog is here to introduce the world of stylish men (and women) to everyone. So even if you are not into the fashion world, it’s good to know more than matching your brown briefcase with brown shoes (you knew that, right?)

This article will focus on men’s shirts. And to be more precise – the collars of the shirt. Everyone have seen different collars but do you know what they’re called and why they are different from each other? What are the occasions for which they are best suited? Read on…

1. The forward point collar

The “point collar” dress shirt is the most traditional of them all. So you probably have one or more in the wardrobe. The collar points have narrow distance and they are often covered by a jacket’s lapels. This is a traditional shirt and it tells that your style is classic. This is your everyday basic shirt.

2. The button down collar

The button down collar was innovated for just being practical. They were introduced to the world by polo players and the buttons were a way to keep the collars from flapping up and down while they were riding. It has been a staple of classic, preppy style ever since. If you are not the one who wears a tie every day (it looks good with or without tie) then this relaxed style is for you. General dress acumen dictates that you not wear a tie with a button-down collar.

3. The spread collar

This style is pretty much the middle ground of dress shirt collars. The one who prefers collars like that is someone in the middle of strict traditionalist and modern trendsetter. The way the collar points end and disappear right where they meet the jacket is very elegant and symmetrical. It’s a good option when you work in a corporate environment but would still like to stand out. But not too much, not the Italian way. This is the practical shirt type because it really works in just about every situation imaginable. And it just looks so good with or without a tie.

4. The tab collar

The tab collar has been around for ages. I mean these were worn a really long time ago – when the collars were removable and not attached to the rest of the shirt. These days this style is hard to find. But if you want to earn some style points – it’s worth the hunt. You can recognize the shirt by the tab that is fastened by a button hidden underneath the tie knot.

5. The cutaway collar

This is one bold, modern and sartorially-advanced style choice we are talking about. The cutaway collar dress shirt emerged in the 1930’s following the longer and narrower collars of the 1920s. This style can also be referred to as a Windsor collar because its origin means to fit Windsor tie knots. Men who prefer that collar type are bold and confident (and possibly Italian-speaking). This means the collar is not for everyone. But if you feel that this style suits you and you like it then feel free to wear it for different occasions – from office to a wedding.

6. The band collar

A band collar shirt is easy to recognize because it’s simply a shirt with a band for the collar – meaning there is no actual collar at all. If you prefer that collar type it says you are easy going and your motto is that rules were made for breaking. If you feel like experimenting, taking risks and you feel confident then go ahead! The best styling advice for that kind of shirt is to stay more casual. This way it works the best. It’s the perfect option to travel and summer vacations.

7. The club collar

This used to be a style of the students at Eton college who wanted to “distinguish” themselves and their uniforms from other schools. They took the standard collar points and merely rounded them off. And the new collar style was born! It became known as the club collar. If you feel like style is about having a little fun every now and then and when it’s the right time to do so, then this style is a good option for experimenting.

8. The pin collar

Functionally the pin collar shirt is right in line with a tab collar. While tab collar has an extended tab of fabric that buttons under the tie, a pin collar shirt replaces the tab with a bar. The bar elegantly lifts the tie knot, creating a luxurious arch below the tie knot while also holding the knot itself firmly in place. The eyelets on each collar point are fastened together with either a collar bar or a collar pin. This style is for someone who knows a lot about classic tailored menswear. If you prefer this style, you are probably working in the fashion business or you have a well educated stylist. You really need a right occasion for pin collar shirt. If it’s a less formal event then substitute the collar pin for the bar to tone down the formality. See – it can be versatile style after all.