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Belt Loops vs Side Adjusters: How to Wear Your Suit Trousers
It’s the age-old debate for suit lovers everywhere. Belt loops vs side adjusters: which is more appropriate? Traditionally, belt loops are the casual option, whilst side adjusters offer a more formal touch to trousers and suits. But is this still true today?
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Icon of the Month: Leonard Cohen’s Suit Collection
2016 has been quite the year. First, it was Bowie, then it was Prince and now: Leonard Cohen. Today, we are paying our respects to the iconic songwriter as we crown him King & Allen Icon of the Month.
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Build a Bespoke Wardrobe You Can Be Proud Of
If you wear suits for work, you should really have a different suit for every day of the working week. To some, this might seem like a lot, however, this allows you to rest your suits between wears so that they stay in good condition and therefore, last much longer.
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Icon of the Month: Barack Obama and his Tailored “Uniform”
Barack Obama needs very little introduction here. In the 8 years that he has been president of the United States, he has been widely respected for his leadership globally, but we’re not here to talk about that. We want to talk about the wardrobe that has made him one of the best-dressed politicians in years.
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How to Wear Tweed
We, at King & Allen, have always appreciated tweed. There’s something about this heritage cloth that appeals to us, as lovers of classic menswear. However these days, even those who have previously turned their nose up at tweed are starting to admire it, no longer considering tweed to be the fusty fabric, worn only by geography teachers and those who enjoy country pursuits. Tweed is a stylish cloth for the modern man.
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5 Pieces of Outerwear that Everyone Should Own
Investing in a small wardrobe of high-quality outerwear pieces is an incredibly practical thing to do, as we all know that these are the pieces that stand the test of time.
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The Best Tailored Street Style Looks from ‘Fashion Month’
We may well be in the midst of Women’s fashion month, but that hasn’t stopped the fashion industry’s most stylish men from dressing for the occasion. Whilst we can’t take inspiration from the catwalks this month, there are plenty of looks worn by the men’s fashion elite that will inspire you to step up your style game.
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How Should a Suit Fit? Advice from the Experts
A suit looks fantastic on anyone, whatever your age or size, but only if it fits well. The problem is: most men don’t necessarily know what a well-fitting suit looks like.
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Icon of the Month: The Sartorial Elegance of Jean Cocteau
Cutting a dandy-like figure in bohemian Paris, Jean Cocteau was a French artist, poet, writer and filmmaker, most well known for his novel, ‘Les Enfants Terribles,’ and his film, ‘La Belle et La Bete.’ He would most often be found socialising with the avant-garde crowd, counting Marcel Proust, Pablo Picasso and Edith Piaf as friends of his.
Celebrity StyleGo Behind-the-Scenes at King & Allen’s Latest Photoshoot
On a gloriously sunny day, earlier this year, King & Allen and a talented team of photographers, videographers and models travelled to two magnificent locations across London to shoot our latest campaign.
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Icon of the Month: 7 of our Favourite Tinie Tempah Suits
Tinie Tempah is the world’s most stylish rapper. There’s no doubt about it.
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When King & Allen made Lucy Spraggan her Wedding Suit
When former X Factor contestant, Lucy Spraggan, came to us for her wedding suit, we knew we would be creating something truly unique.
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Icon of the Month, Daniel Radcliffe
While so many other child stars have gone off the rails or disappeared into obscurity, Daniel Radcliffe has managed to steer the post-Potter course exceptionally well, choosing a variety of different roles and avoiding inevitable typecasting.
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Icon of the Month – Daniel Radcliffe
While so many other child stars have gone off the rails or disappeared into obscurity, Daniel Radcliffe has managed to steer the post-Potter course exceptionally well, choosing very different roles and therefore avoiding the inevitable pigeon-holing. His style is very much a reflection of this desire to show his breadth of character. He’s prepared to take a risk and show some range, from conservative blues and greys to bolder checks and accessories.
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RIP Nigel Farage – Long Live the Double-Breasted Suit!
There are so many reasons to dislike Nigel Farage, it’s hard to know where to start. However, since this is a menswear blog we’ll sideline the politics for now and focus on just how much we loathe his style…
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Icon of the Month – Tom Hiddleston
You have to feel sorry for Tom Hiddleston. Just as his rumoured romance with pop royalty Taylor Swift hits the tabloids, the global political stage implodes and no one pays a blind bit of notice. Still, we’ve all had a difficult month…
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An Interview with Jack Parris – Winner of K&A Photo Competition 2016
Meet Jack Parris: the lucky winner of a bespoke King & Allen suit! Readers, meet Jack Parris – the winner of this year’s King & Allen photo competition. His fantastic entry to the competition was a firm favourite with our facebook followers and ended up winning him a brand new suit! Today, we’re catching up with Jack to see how he got on with his second bespoke suit (of many, we’re sure!)
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Icon of the Month – Paul Weller
For over 40 years, Paul Weller has encapsulated the marriage between style and music. Having formed two of the most influential bands of their respective eras – The Jam (1976-1982) and The Style Council (1983-1989), he went out on his own and last year released his 12th solo album.
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