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Fashion and film go hand in hand. Hard to say who inspires who, but there’s no argument from me, that they make a terrific combination. And here’s why.

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We’re in the service of customized dress shirts. We provide the canvas and you create the masterpiece. The inspiration is up to you.

And inspiration can be found everywhere.

Online, there’s always helpful information for us clueless cave men. We browse all the sites and blogs, keeping a pulse on what’s going on in the world of men’s style.

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A good rule of thumb when looking for inspiration for your wardrobe, is not the current fad in the nearest Details magazine, but looking back on someone that did it better. A time when dressing well was expected but also had rules that were meant to be broken, letting an original shine that much brighter from those afraid to take chances. During mid century America, James Dean was one of those. He didn’t care about keeping himself pretty like his fellow actors, but got dirty and real. Living life, instead of fearing it, is what makes him a style icon and much more.

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After a New Year’s booze bash, we remember our fresh resolutions and make grand plans, euphoria evaporating our hangover.  Soon, however, optimism fades, boredom sets in and we dismiss our hopes, facing long nights and short days, plodding towards Spring. We see the sun and consider it a minor miracle.

This year it’s going to be different. Instead of overwhelming yourself with a list and the inevitable let down, we’re going to provide you some tips on how to make things happen. We know it’s the dead of winter but so what. Let’s get it done and do it with purpose.

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I’ve joined the Mad Men bandwagon. My friends have been asking me to check it out, but I was still getting over The Wire. Going from The Wire to Mad Men requires a transitional period or possibly a time machine. Nonetheless, I was bowled over by the writing, acting and the look of the show. It seems the limitations of basic cable have spurred the writers to think outside the box and triumph with a creative edge only thought to be found on HBO or Showtime. Who knew intelligent plots and fierce writing could still exist? Sure I can’t relate specifically to the time period, but I can identify with the characters’ motives and dilemmas. It’s also fascinating to be introduced to a new world in which style and manners were expected and not saved for special occasions.

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