Don’t you agree that it’s funny how the world couldn’t wait to see what Kate Middleton was wearing on the Royal wedding, and nobody cared about our main-man William? Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the ‘Etiquette’ Category
How to wear the right socks with a suit
On January - 21 - 2011
Hype on the grey suit Dutch football coach Bert van Marwijk
On July - 11 - 2010
We dutchmen are not only famous by our drugpolicy (not drug use ;-)), Heineken beer (yes, that’s Dutch), tulips and wooden shoes, but we are also famous for our great footballplay! (and players off course e.g. Cruijff, van Basten etc).
These days not only Holland, but half of South Africa colours orange, our national colour, hence the royal house of the Netherlands.
Our soccerplay is great, well okay, great enough to make it to the 2010 final of the FIFA World Championship! We thank Bert van Marwijk for his superb job with our boys. Bert van Marwijk isn’t just a great coach, he’s also a fine dressed gentleman, even during the games.
His costum made suit is specially designed for the entire staff of the Dutch football team by Piet Zoomers, a Dutch suitsupplier. At the moment there’s a big hype on this grey suit and Piet Zoomers is thinking about putting it on the market.
What do you think about the grey suit?
Afro Suit Look @ Rotterdam
On April - 11 - 2010
Black Tie
On December - 19 - 2009
Black tie is a dress code that is also known as tuxedo, dinner jacket, and cravate noire. When the master of ceremony decides his guests should come in black tie, you will wear a tuxedo, French cuffed white tuxedo shirt (preferably with black buttons from the navel up), bow tie, suspenders (no belt), polished black shoes (varnish is optional), long black socks. A tuxedo vest, cummerbund and pocket square are optional. The self tie bow tie looks much better and will be appreciated by the connoisseurs. At the end of the night when you are lounging at the pool, you may untie the bow tie and hang it around your neck like Craig Daniel in the photo below.
Black tie is always after sundown and gentleman do not wear watches (use your cell phone if you really need to know the time). Your pockets should contain few items such as some paper money and perhaps a credit card. The ticket pocket of your tuxedo jacket is great for storing coins. You may offer the lady to carry some of her items in your pockets. Read the rest of this entry »
Pocket Etiquette
On November - 25 - 2009
Both Worlds
I have both: jackets with the stitched-on pockets and jackets with the conventional flaps. During long discussions with my friends, I noticed that people often think that stitched-on pockets are too casual and dandy for any business environment and prefer the conventional flaps for their conventional job. However, both versions of the pockets have been around forever. I’ve regularly spotted an elderly man with the stitched-on pockets on the jacket. I wonder if the old chap knew he’s a dandy….
Fused or unfused collars and cuffs
On November - 21 - 2009
Do you prefer fused or unfused collars and cuffs on your shirts?
We are going to make this an interactive discussion on what type of collar and cuffs are preferred by you, and if it should be fused, unfused or have no lining at all. Scroll down to comment.
Karl Lagerfeld’s (probably) fused shirt collar, look how rigid it is!
Made in China/Italy
On November - 14 - 2009
Are the ties made in China better or worse than those ties made in Italy?
I was waiting in the queue at the Chinese Embassy in The Hague, to organize my mother’s visa. My mother; Florentine, is going to visit my sister who lives in Shanghai. I have been there twice and think it’s a great city. It’s always busy, it’s hectic, it smells strange but in a good way.. My sister is fascinated by the Chinese culture and speaks nearly fluent Chinese.
Gloves & Suits
On November - 9 - 2009
Fit like a Glove
Gloves and gauntlets (the extended gloves with the forearm covering) have been worn for centuries long. The glove was a true symbol of honour.
The Wool Tie
On November - 4 - 2009
A tie made of wool
Right now you probably sort your ties on winter and summer colors. A dark red silk tie is perfect to express your autumn moods. However, there is another option. Not only will the suits get bristlier in the coming months, also the ties will change.
So try something else this autumn/winter with a wool tie. It gives you a more natural look in the winterly scene and makes you stand out amongst those shiny silky ties. It looks more relaxed, but if worn properly, gives you that edge you have been looking for.
