We can officially announce the Dreaming of Monday x AleksJJ limited collection of handmade ties from Malmö Sweden. The tie collection is available on Dreaming of Monday’s official website here. We really hope you like it. I’m really glad to have had this opportunity to develop these ties with a local company that is very…
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Zaremba Bespoke Polo Coat Fitting 2
During Pitti Uomo in January, I took the opportunity and had my measurements taken by Maciej Zaremba, owner of Zaremba Bespoke for a Zaremba bespoke polo coat. The first fitting of my bespoke polo coat was earlier this spring at Royal Hotel in Gothenburg. I recently did my second fitting when Maciej visited Gothenburg (unfortunately…
Video: How to make tie dimples
Per popular request – Here is a short video showing you how to make tie dimples. Enjoy =) I hope you enjoyed the video. For more guides please visit my guides page on the website. Feel free to share this post if you find it interesting! Also don’t forget to connect though my SoMe channels: Facebook, Instagram and tumblr! Best regards…
The Nordic Fit’s take on “How to Dress as a Consulting Professional”
As you all probably know by now, I work as a management consultant. Within the industry there are certain norms and expectations on how to dress and what to wear. In the Nordics, there is one more gentleman that has the same profession as I do and also shares the common interest of menswear and…
How to take care of your suits
How to take care of your suits: Investing in a quality suit is like investing in a pair of quality shoes; the purpose is to have a corner stone in your wardrobe that you can wear for a long time. But like quality shoes, a quality suit does not take care of itself. To give…
Zaremba Bespoke Polo Coat Fitting 1
As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, I will guide you through the process of my Zaremba Bespoke Polo Coat. During last Pitti Uomo in January, I took the opportunity and had my measurements taken by Maciej Zaremba, owner and third (if I remember correct) generation tailor at Zaremba Bespoke. Before I dive into the…
Suit Construction: Differance Between Full Canvas, Half Canvas and Fused Suits
Suit Construction – The character of the suit is often defined by it’s fit, quality of fabric and it’s construction. Unfortunately, many people, including myself, often forget that the construction, is just as important as the fit and quality of the fabric. Construction plays a large role in the overall quality of a suit especially if you…
Difference between bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear
As I’m currently in the process of ordering my first bespoke garment, I wanted to sort out the difference between bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear. I never really thought about the main differences before, apart from the obvious of course, price, time etc. So I sat down and researched the web a bit to find out what other more…
Tie Width – My Personal Reflections
Looking back in time at my instagram account I’ve seen a lot of do’s and don’t when it comes to my ties and especially the tie width. When reflecting over the evolution of my tie wardrobe, I’ve asked my self several questions like; what is the perfect tie width? is there an only and perfect tie…
Black Tie Guide – What To Wear On New Year’s Eve
From the Duke of Windsor in the Thirties to James Bond in Spectre, black tie remains the number one standard for formal attire – but to get it right might not always be that easy. Black Tie is a dress code that for men consists of the traditional tuxedo and accompaniments: a black dinner jacket and matching…