Over the past few years, nanotechnology has lead to some pretty exciting developments in the clothing industry. For example, we’ve seen (and written about) a range of stylish fabrics which incorporate nanofibers designed to fight disease, reduce odor, and generate electricity. But what have these space-age fabrics lacked so far? Gold! Read More
There was once a time when it seemed that bowties were the exclusive property of circus clowns, lounge singers, maitre d’s, and Jerry Lewis. Yet, over the past year or so, the bowtie has enjoyed a surprising return to respectability after several decades of languishing in fashion limbo. Read More
When wrinkle-free/non-iron clothing made its debut a years ago, for many guys it was like a gift from the gods. But the convenience of these low-maintenance threads could come with a trade off. We don’t want to start a sartorial storm or rile up any hypochondriacs out there, but after some careful research, we’ll make one of our boldest claims to date: wrinkle-free/non-iron clothing may pose a threat to your health. Read More
Clothing production doesn’t get a lot of press as a major contributor to the world’s environmental problems, yet the garment and textile industries generate a huge amount of waste. Recently we read about an exhibit at the London Science Museum which showcases the efforts of eco-oriented designers and scientists hoping to make the world a cleaner, safer place to live, one garment at a time. Here’s just a sample of the forward-thinking innovations that could reform the wasteful way of the clothing world. Read More
Here at ShirtsMyWay, we’re no strangers when it comes to applying technology to fashion. However, today we heard from the BBC about Fits.me, an Estonian firm which has unveiled a shape shifting robot that promises to help online clothing shoppers solve the age-old problem of getting the perfect fit without first trying on the items they have their eye on. Read More
We’ve always thought of fashion as an aesthetic pursuit; a kind of art that everyone can practice, in ways both large and small, through their choice of clothing. Yesterday though we read about an exhibition currently on display at the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, entitled “workworkworkworkwork”, by reclusive New York artist Charles LeDray, which takes a unique look at men’s wear and its place in contemporary society. Read More
With temperatures soaring in many parts of the world right now, everyone is trying to avoid the hot weather. Unless you’re lucky enough to work in a cold storage facility or are following our blog from your igloo in Greenland, this is the time of year when dress shirt wearers suffer the most; but thanks to some creative chemists, designers and engineers, your shirt could take you to a whole new level of cool. Read More
In some of our previous posts, we’ve mentioned a few of the ways men’s fashion has become more (stereotypically) feminine recently – the acceptance of pink as a man’s color, the rise of the ¾ sleeve shirt, and the spread of floral prints. Guys’ clothing changes slowly and, to some degree, it makes sense that men’s and women’s fashion should, according to Dior creative director John Galliano, “cross-pollinate and inspire each other.” But, if some of the designs we saw at this year’s Paris Fashion Week make their way to the masses, the difference between male and female clothing may soon become nonexistent. Read More
Oh, the things rich people buy. Back in 2009, we read an article in the Telegraph about what was called “the world’s most expensive suit” – a £70,000 ($105,000) Alexander Amosu bespoke made with vicuna/muskox wool blended with pashmina. It caused quite a stir last year in the exclusive world of London gentlemen’s fashion, both because of its price and the workmanship involved in making it. But the new winner for the world’s priciest suit prize is threatening to make Mr. Amosu’s creation look like the rags of a hobo in comparison. Read More
There are few personal hygiene problems more embarrassing than body odor. For many people, a simple dose of deodorant in the morning is enough to put our fears of smelling bad to rest; but unfortunately we all can’t be blessed with a dainty sweating system or live in a temperate climate zone. If you’re a chronic perspirer who still needs to wear a suit to work even when the heat is on, you probably know all too well that a few swipes of Old Spice isn’t enough sometimes. Read More
