fashion & grooming

Hugo Boss is now best known for its luxury fashion, but the Nazi past of Hugo Boss has received renewed attention in recent years. The company originally started as a supplier of German SS uniforms. A new academic … read article

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When we watch the Pope on television, we always see him in a long robe. Cardinals, bishops, and priests in Vatican City also wear distinctive clothing. These uniforms are all custom-made … read article

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When I was working for the government, I remember a colleague saying that image is everything. People’s opinion of you is based on the image you portray to the outside world. … read article

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When I start writing in the morning, I always first look at the search terms that have brought people to my blog. It’s a fun way to see what’s on your … read article

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Something I often hear people say: black and brown should not be worn together. I know plenty of men who, for example, have to combine their brown shoes with a brown … read article

The pocket square: when and how to wear it, that’s what today’s article is all about. You know, that small piece of fabric that some gentlemen tuck into their breast pocket. But what exactly is the etiquette surrounding … read article

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When we think of pastors, we envision older men in flowing robes. A lot of layers and little shape. That was true for pastors of the past. Nowadays the number of … read article

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Taiwanese Reef Chang saw his grandfather and grandmother’s business deteriorate more and more. The elderly couple who run a laundry had little work and were bored. And so Chang thought it … read article

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Suits with a chalk stripe, I’ve always had a soft spot for them. I cannot help it. Classic, timeless, and not at all boring. It doesn’t even have to be a … read article

Can you wear flip flops at work? In many professions, the answer is no. Hairdressers, for example, are not allowed to wear them because of safety risks. But what exactly makes flip flops unsuitable in a salon?

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