Each suit cut is distinguished by its silhouette. Suits are broken down into three basic styles that have lasted for many decades: American, British and Italian (sometimes referred to as the European) Each cut has different characteristics however these distinctions have become blurred in the last 50 years. Bold Jack has collaborated with talented fashion illustrator Ivan Kasaj and bringing you these amazing infographics so you will understand instantly the differences among them. So which style do you favor most? Let us know in discussion.
American style
British style
Italian style
Pete Campbell wearing madras blazer in Mad Men
Madras is the most preppiest fabric used primarily for summer clothing as blazers, pants, shorts etc. This hand-woven, checkered, cotton fabric originated from the former English name of the city Chennai in India. True Madras is known as bleeding Madras as the color would fade and yield a new look every time it was laundered. This style was especially popular during the 60s among the preps.
Alain Delon in "Le Samouraï" (1967)
Steve McQueen in "Bullitt" (1968)
Thomas Burberry successfully pitched trench coat to the UK War Office as an addition to the service uniform, albeit other British company Aquascutum’s claim is dating back to the 1850s. Anyway only officers in British Army during First World War were allowed to wear it and the waterproof, knee-length coat became an essential military staple. After war just a few officers were willing to give up the coat. Trench coat officially entered civilian life as demand was getting high especially among businessmen and women alike. It seems each era has put their own spin on coat, changing colors, styling and fabrics without altering its integral structure. Trench coat is timeless piece every man should have in his wardrobe.
Brad Pitt wearing a trench coat
There are some several classic ties you can’t go wrong with it. You will recognize these ties by their pattern rather than by their fabric, texture or color.
Solid tie
Foulard tie
Dot tie
Paisley is pattern with a curved teardrop, pattern running throughout. The design originated in ancient Babylon and in 1930s the paisley pattern was used to decorate ties. Paisley name derives from the town of Paisley, in central Scotland, famous in 19th century for its paisley patterned shawls. In men’s wardrobe the only acceptable use is on his tie, pocket square or bow tie.
Paisley (Kašmírový vzor) je kresba pripomínajúca zaoblené, opakujúce sa kvetinové vzory v tvare slzy. Vzor pochádza zo starovekého Babylonu a v 30. rokoch minulého storočia sa prvýkrát objavili kravaty práve s týmto vzorom. Názov pochádza z mesta Paisley v Škótsku, presláveného v 19. storočí pre vzorované šály. V dnešnom mužskom šatníku je paisley vzor akceptovaný na kravatách, vreckovkách do saka či motýlikoch.
Steve Buscemi in Boardwalk Empire wearing a paisley tie
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