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                Who said that men can’t be high maintenance? There is nothing like a dignified tailored suit, nice tie, wing tip shoes, and an eye catching time piece to make any woman raise a brow and another do a double take. He is the clean cut, well groomed guy in your office that you have noticed a lot lately.  Like women, more men are becoming more versatile. From Polo shirts, to Ralph Lauren suits, guys have become just as high maintenance as women, if not more.  With matching cuff links and socks, guys are making..  - Read More

I never really understood the power of perception until I was in my early 20’s.  I remember it like it was yesterday, I was going out for those first job interviews.  I had on a three button black pinstripe suit with a nice silk polka dot necktie and a white spread collar shirt; you couldn’t tell me I wasn’t clean!  Up until then I wasn’t really into dressing up, my average day was jeans and a polo shirt or a t-shirt.  I used to remember the looks I’d get from my older peers of other ethnic backgrounds and even some..  - Read More

Recently I have had some minor skin challenges with it being hot outside and looking for a good product to help smooth out my situation.  I happened to come upon Solo Noir a skin care company that makes skin care products for ethnic men.  First of all I was impressed by the packaging and when I used the products I loved them.  We reached out to Andrea Polk the company founder to get more information on Solo Noir so we can inform our customers on their great products.  If you are like me and want clear smooth skin be sure..  - Read More

  According to Wikipedia, The bow tie is a type of men's necktie. It consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied bow ties are available, in which the distinctive bow is sewn into shape and the band around the neck incorporates a clip. Some "clip-ons" dispense with the band altogether, instead clipping to the collar. The traditional bow tie, consisting of a strip of cloth which the wearer has to tie by hand, may be known as a "self-tie," "tie-it-yourself," or "freestyle" bow tie to distinguish it from these.   Bow..  - Read More

  The “Big Knot” or Full Windsor knot look has been widely popular over past few years for men’s necktie knots.  One problem in this area of men’s dress is that you usually have to compromise the length of your tie to achieve this look.  First of all the Full Windsor knot is not accomplished by the size of the knot, but rather by the style in which you tie your tie so the larger the knot does not actually qualify it for the Full Windsor although it does provide a fuller look than most knots.  For those who like..  - Read More

 Many people ask us all of the time, do you sell matching pocket squares?  The answer to that question is no, not that we don't offer pocket squares that match some of our ties and bow ties we just never recommend them together.  Before I start this let me say that style is a personal matter and you may do what you please BUT there is always a proper way to do something whether you do it or not.   I know it may seem like a good idea to have a matching pocket square to go along with your..  - Read More