Dressing The Retro Digital Sport Watch

1980s, the decade that truly represented modernisation. A time when product design of everyday household items took a 180° turn. Televisions and kitchen appliances went from having smooth to sharp edges. Fashion went from fitted and muted to big and Continue reading Dressing The Retro Digital Sport Watch

Dressing The Stereotypical Sport Watch

We’ve covered relatively dressy watches up until now. But in this episode, we’re taking our gloves off and getting our hands dirty… figuratively… There’s no timepiece more suitable for rough and tumble activities than a stereotypical sport watch. And even Continue reading Dressing The Stereotypical Sport Watch

GMT Watch: Is It A Dress Watch Or A Sport Watch?

We’ve described watches that span the formality spectrum, like the dressy dive watch in the previous episode. All wristwatches fall into certain horological genres, whether neatly or otherwise. But the GMT watch is one such watch that breaks this rule. Continue reading GMT Watch: Is It A Dress Watch Or A Sport Watch?

Dive Watch: The Ultimate GADA Watch?

Aside from its natural pairing with wetsuits, scuba tanks, masks and flippers, what else can you wear dive watches with? Well, previously we already shared how a dive watch can match with moderately dressy outfits. Is it really on par Continue reading Dive Watch: The Ultimate GADA Watch?

The All-Rounder Watch To Match Every Outfit?

An all-rounder watch, a go-anywhere-do-anything (GADA) watch, the one watch to match with every outfit. Whatever we choose to call it, we all know exactly what it is. The ultimate grab-and-go watch, that will look great on you regardless what Continue reading The All-Rounder Watch To Match Every Outfit?

Dress Watch – The Quintessential Classic Menswear Timepiece

In the previous episode, I shared how you can match a dive watch with business informal or business casual outfits. Although not a “natural” match, you can still pull it off though. The secret is choosing a “dressier” dive watch Continue reading Dress Watch – The Quintessential Classic Menswear Timepiece

Blazer: Men’s Equivalent To Women’s Little Black Dress

The little black dress is an essential piece in every woman’s wardrobe. Layer it with a jacket and pumps, and you have a conservative, business appropriate attire. It’s suitable even for boardrooms and business meetings. Adorn it with jewellery and Continue reading Blazer: Men’s Equivalent To Women’s Little Black Dress

Classic Menswear: Casual But Elegant (Part 2 Of 2)

Previous episode, we shared how to dress for the more formal end of the spectrum. As mentioned, classic menswear stretches across a wide spectrum. So today, we’re gonna take a look at the dressed down side of it. We’re gonna Continue reading Classic Menswear: Casual But Elegant (Part 2 Of 2)

Cravat: The Ancestor Of The Modern Neckwear

We’ve presented the woven ties, knit ties and even bow ties in the previous episodes. So now let’s go further back in time to visit the ancestor of all modern neckwear – the cravat. The modern cravat isn’t technically the Continue reading Cravat: The Ancestor Of The Modern Neckwear

What’s A Knit Tie, And Is There Such A Thing As A Casual Tie?

We’ve already established that there are ties for every level of formality. But are ties all there is to spicing up your attire? What about the times when you still want to look dressed up, yet remain comfortably casual? Is Continue reading What’s A Knit Tie, And Is There Such A Thing As A Casual Tie?