Taking a look at some of my favorite spring fragrances. Just as we transition our wardrobes from winter to spring, we also need to change up our fragrances as well. So let’s take a look at six of my favorite and, in my opinion, best spring fragrances for men right now. What Do I Look For In A Spring Fragrance? Before we get into my six picks, you might be wondering: what makes a fragrance a great spring fragrance? Complement the season. Obviously, one of the most important things is that the fragrance complements the season. Much like we choose our clothing depending on the season, same goes ..read more

When it comes to selecting a statement dinner jacket, you’re either quite familiar with formalwear and looking to deepen your wardrobe or you’re someone who likes to bend the rules. Many men today might find formalwear overly prescriptive, stuffy, and stifling to their personality. The good news is that there are many ways to make it your own. And one of the best is to take the centerpiece of any black tie outfit — the dinner jacket — and make it a statement piece. Today, we’re taking a look at five statement dinner jackets that will let you fit in while still standing out at even the most for ..read more

What’s the deal with oversized, big, and baggy clothes these days? By now, one would imagine that almost everyone has encountered the oversized trend. If you’ve yet to see it in the wild on the street, at the very least you must have seen it via social media. The oversized trend seems to have taken the world by storm in the last two years. While this article will mainly focus on the oversized trend in menswear, we’ll also touch upon the topic from a more general perspective to better understand the history and some of the potential underlying reasons for the trend to gain such momentum in such ..read more

London Calling… Yes, I was there, too. And ya know what they said? Well, some of it was true… At the vanguard of yet another British musical cultural revolution The Clash stood tall, later releasing “London Calling” in 1979, their eponymous double album. Penned by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, the opening track decried the Cold War and an impending meltdown. Yet we all went to The Smoke. London called me too, it still does. My experiences of the capital are many and varied. One thing is clear—no two visits are the same, the same should be true for you. With this in mind it’s difficult to know w ..read more

Often referred to as a white dinner jacket, an ivory (or off-white) dinner jacket is one of the classiest pieces in all of formalwear. Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine in “Casablanca.” Nicholas Clay as Patrick Redfern in “Evil Under The Sun.” And many iterations of James Bond from Connery to Craig. These are some of Hollywood’s most famous wearers of the ivory dinner jacket. And whether you want to release your inner James Bond, wear something timeless and classy for your wedding that’s *not* a tuxedo, or simply want make a smart addition to your formalwear wardrobe, look no further than our in ..read more

My search for the best travel steamer is finally over. I have been a very frequent traveler for the past 25+ years and it’s hard to explain just how happy this makes me. I really wish I had discovered this product a long time ago because a travel steamer has always been a must-have part of my packing list. As a member of the US Army for over 20 years, my job was to travel around the country roughly 100 days each year representing all current and former Soldiers as well as serving as a spokesperson to media. So as you might imagine, having a neat and perfectly pressed uniform every night was ab ..read more

If you are reading this article, chances are you don’t need to be sold on the virtues of quality, sustainable fabrics and the clothing made from them. They hold up better over time. They drape better. They feel better. In most cases, they are also far more sustainable than their less expensive and very wasteful counterparts. Sustainability in the clothing industry is a critical discussion point as companies crank out increasingly high numbers of items often with little regard to the impact their processes have on the environment and people producing them. Consumers of these products should be ..read more

Don’t underestimate the power of a black flannel suit. A black flannel suit may seem like a rather specific garment with not much utility. And particularly given our penchant here at HSS for versatility, you this post may seem like a bit of a surprise. A black suit is the suit you wear to a funeral or wedding or if you happen to be a member of an orchestra (pit or symphony, take your pick), right? Well, that’s not all a black suit is capable of and for those looking to do more with a black suit, a black flannel suit offers myriad possibilities. To be completely honest and likely defy many assu ..read more

A step-by-step guide to make your white leather sneakers look (almost) brand new. All footwear requires some type of maintenance. But perhaps no kind of footwear shows the need for upkeep more than a pair of white leather sneakers. Time for some spring cleaning! Here’s what you need to give your white leather sneakers a good cleaning and how to do it. What You Need A favorite of sneakerheads, Jason Markk products have become the standard for cleaning leather sneakers. Here’s a list of everything you need to give your white leather sneakers a good cleaning. 1. Bowl of water Grab any medium-s ..read more

There is perhaps no piece of menswear more closely associated with class and elegance than dinner jackets. When properly executed, dinner jackets convey gravity and presence while instilling a sense of confidence that comes with the knowledge that you look that part. Wearing a dinner jacket is an event in and of itself. Although most men won’t wear a dinner jacket with any significant degree of frequency, when the time comes it is important to have a solid understanding of how to properly wear a dinner jacket. Knowing the function of the jacket, when it is appropriate, and how to get the most ..read more