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Turtleneck x Spread Collar

This is one of those love or hate combinations, especially since turtlenecks aren’t for everyone let alone paired with a popping collar. This unlikely combo basically breaks down the very essence of the turtleneck, meant to be the last visual element on the neck and usually sported with a tee underneath; in a typical italian fashion it’s just a matter of trading in the tee for a spread collar shirt. Although it’s possible to pull it off with several types of turtlenecks and shirt collars, I find this to be the more effective should you take two main “rules” into account. First, avoid sweaters which are too tight on the neck, not only will they make you feel uncomfortable but there will hardly be any space left for the shirt to show; second, pick a shirt with a soft interlining on the collar as this will allow it to gently drape over the sweater and create a curvy effect.

This looser heavy knit turtleneck sweater with ribbed detailings from CAMO has become one of my cold weather essentials and is perfect to throw on top of a dress shirt. The intricate weaving detail adds texture while the shades perfectly complement a pair of dark denim and the double breasted camel peacoat. Cognac leather boots with tweaked laces give the outfit some extra kick.

Details: double breasted wool peacoat by Our Legacy, heavy knit turtleneck by CAMO, MTO spread collar dress shirt by AGVA, jeans by H&M, cognac leather boots by Purificacion Garcia, bracelets by Viola Milano.

Model and Styling: Miguel Amaral Vieira

    • #Turtleneck x Spread Collar
    • #WIW
    • #menswear
    • #men's fashion
    • #men's style
    • #fashion
    • #style
    • #camel
    • #looks
    • #inspiration
    • #camel peacoat
    • #Our Legacy
    • #CAMO
    • #AGVA
    • #H&M
    • #Purificacion Garcia
    • #Viola Milano
  • 1 month ago
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Denim Bowtie

My love for accessories has led me to a point where I almost feel naked without neckwear, and although ties are my go to choice, bows are a great way to give your outfit a different twist. I recently came across Federico Bateli’s bowties while searching for a different take on this quintessential piece of gentlemanly attire, and I must say his interpretations are quite unique and the perfect way to pack a punch.  As I’ve mentioned before I like to break them down, so when I saw this faded denim version by Untitled it immediately caught my eye: light washed denim with an uneven distressed effect at the ends, superb. This time around, I decided to carry on the washed effect theme and simply pair it with stonewashed jeans, an oxford button down and blazer. By the way, a nice tip for when you grow tired of dark jeans: have them stonewashed, but be sure to specify the end result you’re looking for…this pair was falling into oblivion and has now become one of my favourites.

Details: cotton patch pocket blazer by Massimo Dutti, cotton cardigan by H&M, oxford button down by Ralph Lauren, jeans by Our Legacy (stonewashed), suede boat shoes by Buttero, denim bowtie by Untitled, MTO tartan pocket square, vintage braided leather belt, watch by Gucci, bracelets by Viola Milano and polka dot socks by H&M.

Model and Styling: Miguel Amaral Vieira

Source: beyondfabric

    • #Denim bowtie
    • #looks
    • #menswear
    • #men's fashion
    • #men's style
    • #accessories
    • #inspiration
    • #WIW
    • #Untitled
    • #Federico Bateli
    • #Massimo Dutti
    • #H&M
    • #Ralph Lauren
    • #Our Legacy
    • #Buttero
    • #Gucci
    • #Viola Milano
  • 1 month ago
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Olive and Brown

Judging by the gloomy last couple of weeks, it seems Spring is postponing its arrival. Apart from rain, I must say I’m not as fed up with the weather as most of my fellow countrymen who by now, can only picture themselves lying in the sun. I see it as a few more opportunities to play around with garments, layering and mixing them to create unique looks; let’s face it: cold weather attires allow for much more intricate and appealing combinations, in a way, than summery ones. 

Although I like to bend the rules of “what to wear when”, especially when it comes to the color palette, sometimes it’s nice to go with the flow and address seasonal shades. These twill CAMO trousers in a beautiful olive shade were one of the most surprising items of the season: high waisted, long crotch, slim fitting and featuring and array of details such as inner buttons for suspenders and button patch pockets, they provide an extremely flattering silhouette. The waxed denim trucker was one of those unexpected finds at Zara, a unique piece that fits perfectly as a layering element under a blazer. A classic white oxford button down to brighten the mood, houndstooth tie picking up on the brown and olive shades and waxed suede derby shoes embodying that usual Buttero roughness.  

Details: herringbone wool blazer by Gentleman, waxed denim trucker jacket by Zara, oxford button down by Our Legacy, twill pants by CAMO, waxed wool lined suede shoes by Buttero, cashmere houndstooth tie by Massimo Dutti, houndstooth pocket square by Tie Rack, vintage braided leather belt and wool socks by H&M.

Model and Styling: Miguel Amaral Vieira

    • #Olive and Brown
    • #WIW
    • #menswear
    • #men's fashion
    • #men's style
    • #style
    • #fashion
    • #look
    • #inspiration
    • #waxed jacket
    • #denim jacket
    • #twill pants
    • #waxed shoes
    • #houndstooth
    • #herringbone
    • #Gentleman
    • #Zara
    • #Our Legacy
    • #Massimo Dutti
    • #vintage
    • #Buttero
    • #CAMO
  • 2 months ago
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Our Legacy in suede 

Source: ourlegacy.se

    • #Our Legacy
    • #menswear
    • #men's fashion
    • #suede
    • #jacket
    • #shirt
    • #mudd
    • #terracota
    • #want
  • 3 months ago
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Polka Dots & Houndstooth

Taking garments and accessories out of their original context is one of the things that inspires me the most when it comes to menswear. This is something I’m constantly looking out for in new collections or simply by observing stylish individuals on the street. As menswear “rules” bend more and more, so do the limits of creativity and mixing and matching. 

Bowties are no longer the epitome of formality nor limited to tuxedos…as a matter of fact, this is precisely one of the pieces I love dressing down with a relaxed candy striped oxford shirt and a pair of worn out jeans. A cashmere cardigan with contrasting houndstooth elbow patches and a reversible gillet add the final details to a casual, put together weekend attire…

Details: reversible gillet by Zara, houndstooth elbow patched cardigan by Annapurna 5+1, candy stripe oxford button down by Our Legacy, jeans by Levi’s (511), polka dot bowtie by Add On, cashmere scarf by Burberry, vintage braided leather belt and watch by Daniel Wellington.

Source: beyondfabric

    • #menswear
    • #men's fashion
    • #looks
    • #WIW
    • #inspiration
    • #bowtie
    • #gillet
    • #cardigan
    • #elbow patches
    • #Zara
    • #Annapurna 5+1
    • #Our Legacy
    • #Levi's
    • #Add On
    • #Burberry
    • #Daniel Wellington
  • 3 months ago
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The Over-Polo Shirt

I’ve always seen polo shirts as the perfect tee alternative come Summer time, when you want to look a bit more put together but still exuding a casual and relaxed mood. The long sleeve polo just didn’t do it for me; I couldn’t quite figure why wear them instead of an outstanding pullover or knit. Well, as life often proves us wrong, here’s yet another example of a garment I couldn’t picture myself wearing and has now become one of my favourites…

This “Over-Polo” is not your average long sleeve polo shirt with a 3 button closure: Massimo Dutti clearly took these up a notch adding a zip closure perfect to show just the right amount of your shirt and tie combo, as well as a tab button closure should the wind catch you off-guard. Coming in a beautiful hunter green shade with contrasting brown suede detailing on the zip and tab, it’s just a matter of choosing the right complements to pull it off…

Details: safari jacket by Purificacion Garcia, long sleeve polo shirt by Massimo Dutti, snow wash oxford button down by Our Legacy, MTM 110s worsted wool slacks by Gentleman Tailors, camo boat shoes by Asos, MTO tartan tie, braided leather bracelet by Add On and watch by Rolex.

Model and Styling: Miguel Amaral Vieira

Source: beyondfabric

    • #WIW
    • #menswear
    • #looks
    • #men's fashion
    • #inspiration
    • #Over-Polo
    • #Purificacion Garcia
    • #Asos
    • #Our Legacy
    • #Rolex
    • #Add On
    • #Gentleman
    • #Massimo Dutti
  • 4 months ago
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Green and Burgundy

Most likely not the first color scheme that comes to mind when thinking about Fall attires, both green and burgundy (on their own) are two of the season’s staples. Although I love trying new combinations within my wardrobe, I have to give credit for this one to Fábrica dos Chapéus who recently sent me one of their outstanding fedoras: a custom version featuring a rich burgundy grosgrain stripe over dark green wool: in a word…perfection! Taking a new approach to the art of hatmaking (more on that on a future post), this model has an uneven brim which is shorter on the sides and longer at the front providing an edgier, yet elegant silhouette. The hat served as an inspiration and was the core piece, allowing the rest of the look to fluidly pull itself together making use of complementing shades and contrasting textures. 

Details: wool herringbone blazer by Gentleman Tailors, cotton/wool cardigan by H&M, candy striped oxford button down by Our Legacy, perfect shape cargo pants by Uniqlo, suede Wallabees by Clarks, custom wool fedora by Fábrica dos Chapéus, vintage checked wool tie, vintage pocket square and striped socks by H&M.

Model and Styling: Miguel Amaral Vieira

Source: beyondfabric

    • #Green and Burgundy
    • #Fábrica dos Chapéus
    • #menswear
    • #looks
    • #inspiration
    • #fedora
    • #hat
    • #cargo pants
    • #Gentleman
    • #Our Legacy
    • #Uniqlo
    • #vintage
    • #Clarks
    • #Wallabees
    • #herringbone
  • 5 months ago
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Por Vocação AW12 Looks III

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    • #Por Vocacao
    • #AW12
    • #Looks
    • #menswear
    • #men's fashion
    • #Raf Simons
    • #Our Legacy
    • #Tonello
    • #Barena
    • #Martin Margiela
  • 6 months ago
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Last Weekend’s attire:
- Peak lapel cotton/silk blazer by Adam Kimmel
- Snow wash denim button down by Our Legacy
- Slim fit chinos by H&M
- Crepe sole boat shoes by Buttero
- Black tortoise shades by Linda Farrow Luxe
- Paisley pocket square by Add On
- MTO tartan plaid tie
- Grained leather belt by Wrong Weather
- Vintage chronograph by Citizen (nato strap by Smart Turnout)
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Last Weekend’s attire:

- Peak lapel cotton/silk blazer by Adam Kimmel

- Snow wash denim button down by Our Legacy

- Slim fit chinos by H&M

- Crepe sole boat shoes by Buttero

- Black tortoise shades by Linda Farrow Luxe

- Paisley pocket square by Add On

- MTO tartan plaid tie

- Grained leather belt by Wrong Weather

- Vintage chronograph by Citizen (nato strap by Smart Turnout)

Source: beyondfabric

    • #Adam Kimmel
    • #Add On
    • #Beyond Fabric
    • #Buttero
    • #H&M
    • #Looks
    • #Our Legacy
    • #Peak Lapel
    • #Wrong Weather
    • #inspiration
    • #men's fashion
    • #menswear
    • #orange chinos
    • #Linda Farrow Luxe
  • 7 months ago
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Our Legacy Mixed Color Great Sweat

Source: tresbienshop.com

    • #Our Legacy
    • #AW12
    • #mixed color
    • #sweatshirt
    • #menswear
    • #men's fashion
    • #essentials
    • #très bien shop
  • 9 months ago
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