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The four-point is a fold that you may want to use when you wish to give the impression of sparing no expense of time or effort in your appearance. Although it may look difficult to achieve, it is really no harder than any of the other folds.

While the Presidential Fold has a simple elegance to it, sometimes a man wants to add a bit more pizzazz to his look. One step up in complexity is the Triangle, or One-Point fold. A little fancier in appearance without being too much more elaborate in execution, this is a good choice for a night […]

Paying attention to the details of dress can make the difference between the MVP and the second-stringer. Pocket squares are a nice detail that says to the world, “I care about how I present myself”. Like the necktie, there are several different ways to wear a pocket square. You may choose one that you like […]

Whether you are just beginning to build your first core wardrobe, or whether you have a closet full of suits, it’s a good idea to review this Quality Checklist when you shop to be sure that you are getting your money’s worth. A suit that is ill-made or does not fit properly will not help […]

    It’s a great thing to have a closet full of sharp suits to wear. To be able to express yourself with fashion and add your own personal flair to your style.  But many a young man comes fresh out of college with a closet full of sweatpants and t-shirts, unprepared to face the […]

When you invest in your wardrobe, getting great value in a suit is only the first step. Here are some tips for protecting that investment and making sure those suits look great for as long as you want to wear them.         Keep it clean, but be careful how you do it […]

It’s hard to go far in looking at men’s fashion without coming up against the “Super” wools. Super wool is a trade name that traditionally described fabrics made of the finest wool available, typically merino wool (wool from the merino sheep). Nowadays the term can also be used for wool blends.  The Super wool fabrics […]

In our last post, we talked about some of the fabric types you might run into when shopping for a suit. In this post, we continue with more fabric types.   Poplin  Poplin is a lightweight plain-weave fabric, usually made from cotton. It is sometimes called tabinet. Because cotton dyes easily, suits made from poplin […]

Traditionally most suits were made of wool because of its durability, looks and ability to hold a tailored shape. These days, many suits are made of wool blends and synthetic or natural fibers that are not wool. These new and old fabrics can go by a bewildering variety of names. Here is a primer on […]

Here at Clothing Connection Online we’ve been following the news about Men’s Fashion Week with interest, of course, because men’s fashion is a passion of ours.  Esquire Magazine online has come up with a great post called 10 Trends to Steal from Fashion Week… Right Now  Their editorial staff has come up with 10 trends […]