Knitted tie

Try on a knitted tie for a change, these ties have never gone out of style and have recently been back in a huge way. They'll instantly differentiate you from your peers (in a good way). If it was good enough for Elvis, it'll be good enough for you.

The one belt you must have

When purchasing leather products such as a belt, it is wise to spend on one which is made from full leather, yes it may cost more than a leather coated belt, but it would be worth your investment. Also stick with classic buckles, preferably one with a reversible buckle, black and brown strap ideally; they go great for both work and play.

Building a working wardrobe

Shirts, 4 Ties, 3 Suits, 2 Shoes, and 1 Overcoat You Need - By Esquire

5 SHIRTS
Keep the color light and it will go with everything

• 1 plain white French-cuffs
• 1 plain blue French-cuff
  
• 1 dark-and-light blue Benegal-stripe French-cuff
• 1 blue button-down oxford button-cuff
• 1 white button-down oxford button-cuff
  

4 TIES
Simple always looks sharpest.

• 1 plain black
• 1 plain navy
• 1 regimental stripe
• 1 subdue paisley or pattern

3 SUITS
Because you should never wear the same suit two days in a row.

• 1 navy two- or three-button wool suit. Your most flexible investment.
• 1 charcoal flannel suit, single-breasted, two- or three-button.
• 1 mid-gray glenurquhart or pinstripe, in lightweight wool.

2 PAIRS OF SHOES
Because shoes need a day off just like suits.

• 1 pair of lain black cap-toe oxford lace-ups, in calfskin. To get you through the day and well into the night.
• 1 pair of chestnut-brown, fine-cut wing tips. They go with everything except a black suit—which you don't need, anyway.

1 OVERCOAT
Well chosen, it's an investment that will last for years.

• 1 navy or black wool or cashmere fly-front overcoat, knee length and close fitting.
  

Wardrobe hangers

For the guys who are still using wire hangers in your wardrobe, its time for a slight change. Get yourselves some solid wooden hangers. They'll hold the shape of your shirts better, and of course they make the look of your wardrobe a whole lot sleeker.

de-CATANO

Here's a picture of the custom shirt fit.

Definitely the best fitting shirt I own to date—I exude with confidence wearing it. It has a narrow shoulder, high armholes, with tapered arms and body. The sleeve length is a little short and will get my next custom shirt lengthened. To be honest, I'm not too used to the very close fit as movement feels a little restrained. But we'll see how it goes.

-David

The non-suit look

If you want to wear a suit, as mentioned previously, the jacket and pant have to be exactly the same. However if you do not want to go for the suit look, then make sure the jacket and trousers are clearly different in terms of color. Don't wear like a charcoal gray jacket and black pant, they are too similar in color and will look as thought you were indeed trying to wear a suit; and because they are not the same, it means you're wearing a fake suit. Pair up a light colored gray jacket with black pant, or navy jacket with khakis; the idea here is that both the jacket and pant have to be noticeably different.

Learn from Matthew Goode:

The fake suit

As we've mentioned before, a suit consists of garments made from the same cloth, consisting of at least a jacket and trousers; this means that if you want to wear a suit, the jacket and pant has to be from the same cloth. Many people want to wear a suit but they purchased the jacket and pant separately, they think they are wearing a suit, but they are actually wearing a fake suit. Just because both garments are black does not mean they are the same, there usually will be a noticeable difference in the material, texture, thickness, and shine. Unless of course both garments are 99% identical in every way, then it is fine, otherwise don't wear them together.

Custom shirt from de-CATANO

Venturing into custom clothes are the pinnacle when it comes to dressing well. The great thing about them is that it is basically fitted to your body and it carries your flair, from your choice of material, design, to the type of collar, placket. Everything can be customized according to your wants.

Here's one from de-CATANO.

• White with pink stripe design
  
• Narrow, semi-spread collar
• Angle cut cuff
• Plain front placket
• Split yoke and darts behind
  

Pictures of the fit will be posted soon.

Shirt and tie combo

The 20 best shirts and ties of the season—and how to pair them.



The key to building a wardrobe is maximum compatibility. The shirts and ties in this slide show all go perfectly with each other. Click here to view the slide show.

Latest Ties for Men

Item(s): Latest Brand New Ties for Men

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Black and silver stripe
RM50
Width: 5cm / 2" at widest
100% silk. Hand made. Dry clean.

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Black, silver and red stripe
RM50
Width: 5cm / 2" at widest
100% silk. Hand made. Dry clean.

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Navy and silver stripe with cherry pink detail
RM50
Width: 5cm / 2" at widest
100% silk. Hand made. Dry clean.

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Navy and cherry pink stripe with silver detail
RM50
Width: 5cm / 2" at widest
100% silk. Hand made. Dry clean.

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Dark blue base with white pattern
RM50
Width: 5cm / 2" at widest
100% silk. Hand made. Dry clean.

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Red and silver stripe with cherry pink detail
RM50
Width: 5cm / 2" at widest
100% silk. Hand made. Dry clean.

Shoes for slimmer pants

When it comes to matching shoes, it mostly depends on the pants you're going to be wearing. If you're planning to wear a slim khaki or a skinny jeans, then opt for shoes which are narrower and less bulky. Leave your Nike Air Force 1 at home. It's all about balance.

Suit and suit jacket?

We realize a lot of our Malaysian friends commonly use the term "suit" when they are actually just talking about a suit jacket. It is acceptable not to know the proper names for different jackets such as a blazer, sport coat and dinner jacket, but we think it is important to understand the proper definition of a suit and to use the term appropriately.

A suit is defined as "a set of garments made from the same cloth, consisting of at least a jacket and trousers". The keyword here is "set", which means that a suit jacket or a suit pant by its own is not considered a suit. The same thing goes for a car, which is made up of multiple parts, one cannot refer to the engine alone as the car, can he? He is simply referring to the car engine.

How formal is a formal shirt?

There's simply just too many Malaysians who jump into conclusion that a dress shirt (which is the proper term for the widely used formal shirt) or a dress pant is considered formal, when they are actually not. A single piece of clothing by itself does make the entire outfit formal, its all the right pieces together which does. Similarly, a person who's wearing a dress shirt, necktie, suit jacket (yes, the "coat" is called a suit jacket and not just suit) and jeans, does that make the look formal? It's not about a single piece, but all the pieces together.

The knot you should use

You know what, screw the posts you've seen here about which knot to wear for this collar or which knot for that collar and whatever else. Stick to the four-in-hand or the latest knot we showed—the Prince Albert. Ditch the half-windsor and full-windsor which your dad taught you and go for either one of these two knots. It's just slimmer, younger, more modern looking, and you're going to feel that way as well.

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The Prince Albert knot

Want a knot that is thicker than a four-in-hand but less bulky than a half-windsor? Do you find the four-in-hand to be too casual looking and the half-windsor being a little too formal? Love the four-in-hand but tie always comes out too long when done?

This knot is going to be perfect for you.


1. Begin by passing the wide end over and back behind the narrow end.


2. Pass the wide end again over the narrow end.


3. Wrap the wide end below the narrow end.


4. Instead of going through the loop like you would for a four-in-hand, repeat the second step by bringing the wide end back over the narrow end.


5. Pass the wide end behind the knot and through the loop around your neck.


6. Pull the wide end underneath the outer layer of the knot.


7. If both ends don't meet perfectly, simply start over and adjust the length of your tie accordingly. Make sure your collar falls nicely all around, and center the knot as best you can.

Lord's Tailor

Bespoke suit from Lord's Tailor.

Specifications of the suit:

• Dark gray Super 120's pure wool from Italy.
  
• Two-button jacket silhouette with notched lapel.
• Single-vented back and four-button detail at cuffs.
• Full lightweight purple lining.
• Flap welt pockets at the jacket waist, single chest welt pocket.
  
• Flat-front pant with a lower rise and extended waistband.
  

Granoff suit modified

Remember we had the custom suit from Granoff few months back? We figured the pants was not slim enough therefore we sent it back to get it tapered. Here's the new result:

Why do men never fasten the last button of a suit?

It was said that King Edward VII, “Bertie”, son of Victoria (1841 – 1910, King 1901 - 1910) was so heavy that he could not get the bottom button fastened on his vest; or to be more historically kind, maybe he just forgot. His subjects taking it as a fashion statement followed his lead and today most men’s suits, sports jackets or vests are not designed to button the bottom button.

The tradition of not buttoning the bottom button may have also come from the early waistcoats, which were very long. It may have been out of necessity of being able to walk that the bottom buttons were left undone.

Although leaving the bottom button of a suit jacket undone started back from history, they do serve a purpose as well; suit jackets are designed to flare away at the bottom since the hips are broader than the waist. Modern suits are all cut with this in mind, and thus the bottom button should never be used.

Aviator sunglasses

Pair on an aviator sunglasses for a timeless look which never goes out of style. The best part about these sunglasses are that they pretty much look good on anyone. They are a great compliment to your wardrobe and is a definite must have.





Both sunglasses by Ray-Ban

Sunglasses 101

We realize that there are many articles out there which write about the the best type of sunglasses for your kind of face and the best frame shape for your particular face shape. But if there's one thing we feel most guys are doing wrong when it comes to wearing sunglasses is wearing the wrong kind at the wrong time. What we're trying to say is not to wear your sporty shades for every single outing. Those are clearly meant for your sporting activities and are not suitable for every single occasion. Go for something classic and subtle instead.

Try something like these when you're hitting the streets:


Sunglasses by Ray-Ban


Sunglasses by Tom Ford


Sunglasses by Gucci

What to wear for weddings?

When heading to a wedding, never wear jeans. Sure you'll get individuals in Malaysia who couldn't care less about going to these functions in jeans. Think about the bride and groom's point of view for one second, it's the most important day of their lives, at least try and acknowledge that by dressing a little more appropriate rather than wearing the same outfit when you're heading to the mall.

Certainly there are some bride and grooms which would not mind their guests coming in looking totally casual, but why choose to do it? The least you could do is put on something to make your outfit a little more formal like a dress pant and a tie to show that you are indeed going for a special event and not to some old boring wedding (although it may actually be one).



Here, Chris wore a short sleeve shirt to get out of the regular conformity. He also paired his tie and shirt with light colors to bring out a livelier vibe. A little hint of bright color on his belt to make him stand out; and of course, to match his overall light-colored look, he slipped on a pair of brown dress shoes.

You may choose to leave the suit jacket at home.

Testimonials

Just some testimonials from buyers:

"just received the ties bro, they look great "

"hi.received the dark silver tie.great quality.thanks man.can't wait for my black tie:D"

"hi jind, the ties were all well received and very much satisfied.

thank you very much !! "

"Receive the navy blue tie in good condition! Anyway very satisfied with the deal! "

"got the pink slim tie from jind86, great seller, always follow up with customer and item sent on time, hope to deal with you again"

"got my tie on time b4 my biz trip to shanghai ... great service and great looking tie ! hope 2 see new stocks thanks"

"thanks and cheers for the gr8 service and gr8 ties:D"

"bought 1 tie from him...really nice seller + fast shipping too...free bump for him...recommended..."

"hey.. just receive my wine red tie.. in good condition.. thanks for the trade.."

How to order?

These specially selected ties are imported all the way from England and is a definitive statement for the modern man. These slim tie's silk material are soft and smooth, perfect for both your business and casual lifestyle.

How to order?

1) Simply send an email to admin@forthemodern.com and include the tie(s) you would like to purchase. An email will be replied as soon as possible to confirm the availability of the tie(s).

2) Upon availability, bank in the payment to the given account.

3) Your tie(s) will be sent via Pos Ekspres.

New slim ties

To those who are not familiar with slim ties—these are NOT skinny ties. Slim ties can be used for both formal and casual wear. Unless you’re a hard-core fashion guy who favors a super-skinny tie, stick with one that measures about two and a half to three inches at its widest point. It will be narrower than traditional ties, but not by too much. Tie one on and you’ll look modern and sophisticated.

I've actually had a number of people come up to me and go "Hey Jin, are slim ties suitable for office wear?". Yes, they absolutely are, most guys mistake slim for skinny ties; those are only suitable for casual wear and not for professional use, anything around 2 inches is categorized under skinny and any thinner will be followed by super-skinny.

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Khakis
RM50
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Yellow
RM40
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Pink
RM40
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Made in England. Dry clean.

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Red
RM50
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Made in England. Dry clean.

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Wine Red
RM50
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Royal Blue
RM55
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Silver
RM55
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Dark Silver
RM55
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Navy Blue
RM55
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Purple
RM55
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Black
RM55
Width: 6.5cm / 2.6" at widest
100% silk. Hand made in Italy. Dry clean.

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Silver with Red dots
RM55
Width: 8cm / 3" at widest
100% silk. Made in England. Dry clean.