Look great and stay comfortable all year long with this seasonal guide to dressing for spring, summer, autumn and winter. Here, we show you how to choose fabrics, colours and styles to help you slip effortlessly from season to season. Continue reading
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The art of layering all year round
Layering traps air between garments to keep you warm or cool
Image source: Samuel Windsor
Wearing multiple layers of thin clothing minimises bulk and is an excellent way to insulate your body, helping to keep you cool when it’s warm, and warm when it’s cold. Layering works by trapping pockets of air within and between garments, so that neither the heat nor the cold penetrates. When the temperature rises, simply remove a layer of clothing; when it falls, put an extra layer on. Layering is a super simple way to stay comfortable and stylish whatever the weather. Here’s how to get it right…
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Why shirts have collars
Collars have a long and interesting history
Image: Long Sleeve Linen Shirt in Blue from Samuel Windsor
The humble shirt collar has come a long way since the days of the bard, when ruffs were the size of dinner plates. It’s a fascinating story – a tale of enlightenment, the industrial revolution, cutting edge science, and ever-changing fashions.
Here we investigate men’s shirt collars – everything you need to know about the evolution of the style detail that was once seen as the hallmark of a man’s status and class.