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…
Clothing
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…
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…
How to get your business look right – 5 easy steps
Being a management consultant in Sweden has its ups and downs when it comes to business attire. Many countries have strict business dress codes but in Sweden it varies depending on project, client and sector. The general guideline in most cases is that management consultants should adapt their clothes to fit the clients dress code,…