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Our Crew Neck Tees Recommendation

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Crew neck tees refer to those with a round neckline that surround your neck snugly. And even crew neck tees can vary a lot, depending on the materials and cutting. Crew neck usually serves as a good base layer and you can easily match them with an overshirt or jacket.

forét Log T Shirt - Black/Brick

forét is one of our favourite Scandinavian brands. They use organic cotton on their products. Thus, their crew neck tees are thicker and softer. More than that, they keep a consistent minimalist style. And their signature tees come with forét’s logo in terry fabric.

forét Log T Shirt - White - Blue

Another Scandinavian fashion label Filippa K uses tencel and cotton blend. Tencel is another eco friendly fabric which is extremely soft and light. Furthermore, they are all garment dyed plain tee with a soft color tone. Why not stay minimal and colorful at the same time?

Filippa K Tencel Cotton Tee - Lichen

Filippa K Tencel Cotton Tee

Filippa K Tencel Cotton Tee - Frosty Pink

If you are not into relaxed silhouette, take a look at the vintage crew neck tees from Stevenson Overall Co. The Japanese brand pay great attention to details and craft their t-shirt seamlessly. A seamless tee is more durable and will not deform easily after washing. They also have a good slim fitting and features a vintage diamond shape logo.

Stevenson Overall Co. Graphic T-Shirt Diamond

If you are more into street fashion, then you will love the graphic tee from Polar Skate Co, another Scandinavian brand. Their graphic tees are all screen printed and they have a boxy fit.

Polar Skate T shirts

Polar Skate Co. Trashcan Tee - White

Polar Skate Co. Trashcan Tee

The Trend of Oversized Sneakers

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When we talk about oversized sneakers, it doesn’t mean to wear sneakers with a few sizes up. They refer to sneakers with an exaggerated sole to create a larger silhouette in visual. These shoes usually have upper and insole just like your normal sneakers. Yet, the sole is “enlarged”, both in height and width.

oversized sneaker

Photo Source: Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen is the pioneer of oversized sneakers. In 2015, they launched their first oversized shoes with exaggerated rubber soles. The design revitalized traditional leather trainers with modern technology. The sole makes a contrasting look on the sneakers and serve as a very comfortable cushion. As a result, it become a great hit.

triple s trainers

Photo Source: Balenciaga

After 2 years, Balenciaga also launched their own oversized sneakers with even bolder designs. The sole is larger and combined with 3 layers. It requires more procedures and skills to mold the sole. The vintage effect and color combination also makes it one of a kind.

In fact, the huge sole of an oversized sneaker can create a visionary impact to make you look taller and slimmer.

PREGIS Ainsley Leather Runner Sneaker - Grey Beige

Feeling interested in oversized sneakers? Don’t forget to check out our latest arrivals from PREGIS. A contemporary footwear brand from London. Read our previous articles to know more about their designs and collections.

Vibram – Outsole from Italy

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You may have spotted the logo Vibram on different shoes‘ outsoles, especially on boots or premium sneakers. Vibram is actually an Italian company that is specialized on producing rubber outsoles. Their rubber outsoles are extremely lightweight and anti-slippery. Moreover, their materials provide good protection and still give you great comfort at the same time. You will find Vibram’s logo on a lot of shoes, including Maison Margiela, Nike, Visvim, SUICOKE, UGG and many other brands.

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Photo Source: Vibram

The hardy and abrasion-resistant sole can give you better grip on concrete and other hard surface. They also feature heat-resistant compound to protect your feet. Thus, they are also a good choice for wild exploration. In fact, Vibram has a lot of different products for different occasion and purposes. Yet, the most common one we see on boots and sneakers are usually the double ring shape.

The history

The history of Vibram dated back to 1935, when its founder Bramani was developing climbing outsoles for his friends. 2 years later, he patented his invention and launched the first rubber lug soles called “Carrarmato”, which means tank tread.

After that, he developed many other different kinds of soles for mountaineering boots, casual sneakers and other shoes for specific sports.

vibram

Photo Source: Vibram

In 2012, Vibram launched its most significant design ever made – the FiveFingers. It can reduce foot injuries and strengthen foot muscles.

Nowadays, Vibram’s soles are manufactured in Brazil, China, Italy, the Czech Republic and the United States. Moreover, there are over 1,000 shoes manufacturers using their products. And shoes with Vibram’s outsoles are considered to be superior.

PREGIS Levy Leather Sneaker - Tan

PREGIS Levy Leather Sneaker

Interested in a pair of premium sneakers with Vibram sole? Check out our latest arrivals from Pregis, a contemporary sneaker brand from London. They are made in Portugal with patented technical fabrics. With the Vibram sole, these shoes are fashionable and able to provide good protection as your daily kicks.

Don’t forget to check out our previous article about how to wear a scarf in winter!

3 Common Ways to Wear a Scarf

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The Fall Winter season is coming and you may want to start digging out your Scarf from the wardrobe. It seems wise to wear a scarf as it can keep you warm and fashionable.

A little history about scarf – The first recorder scarf in human history appeared in 1350 BC, ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertiti was wearing a tightly woven scarf with a conical headdress.

Over 3,000 years of evolution, scarves has become a popular fashion item. They are available in countless materials, patterns and colors. They are commonly found in wool, cashmere and linen.

Let’s see how you can carry a scarf in 3 different ways:

Parisian Knot

scarf

Photo Source: Missyage

Parisian knot is one of the most common ways to carry it. You can simply fold your scarf into half the width and length. Then form a hole with the folded end and put the loose end through the hole. Then tighten the scarf and it will keep you warm in a nice way.

Drape

The easiest way to wear a scar is drape – simply drape your scarf around your neck without folding or tightening it. More importantly, keep them equal length on both sides! You can wear it with your coat and it will add more color and layers to your outfit. However, drape is more for keeping you fashionable instead of warm.

Once Around

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Photo Source: Styleoholic

Another common way to wear a scarf is once around. Simply drape the scarf around your neck once without tightening it. You can let either one end longer than the other or keep them even. If you wear a long scarf, you can do twice around – drape the scarf around your neck twice and you will create an inner knot where no one can notice.

Filippa K Jacquard Wool Scarf

Check out our scarves from Filippa K. The Jacquard wool scarf is made of 100% wool with special checked pattern of navy, grey and black.

Filippa K Cashmere Scarf

The cashmere scarf is even warmer and they are in beautiful plain color. They are perfect to be draped and worn with your coat.

Don’t forget to check out our previous article about trench coat!

What is Cuban Collar Shirt?

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Cuban collar shirt is a kind of Summer shirt. You may also heard about it as camp, cabana, or revere collar shirt. They usually have open-collar and a boxy hem with relaxed silhouette.

Cuban collar shirt first appeared in the 1800’s in South America. They were uniform for the working-class. Its open-collar design cope better with heat and allow them to move flexibly when they work. Time after time, it has evolved from uniform to a fashion trend because of its relaxed outlook and comfort.

NN07 Miyagi 5029 Lyocell-Linen Shirt - True Blue

NN07 Miyagi 5029 Lyocell-Linen Shirt

In the 1950’s, clothing stores sold shirts with different neck size – it was how shirts were measured. Yet, with the appearance of Cuban collar shirt and other open collar shirt, neck size become a less relevant measurement. That’s why you now find a lot of shirts are measured with chest size.

NN07 Miyagi 5029 Lyocell-Linen Shirt - Olive

NN07 Miyagi 5029 Lyocell-Linen Shirt

When you wear a Cuban collar shirt, we suggest to take a more causal approach. Simply pair it with shorts or trousers with neutral color tone. As they do not have a collar bend and feature an open-collar, we don’t wear them with tie.

Filippa K

Filippa K Don Washed Poplin Shirt

Now, Cuban collar shirt appear in different forms. You can find them in long sleeves, tapered fit or even a smart causal outlook. You can easily find them in different fabrics like silk, cotton and linen. Some even put bold pattern and print on the shirt to give them stronger Summer vibe.

Filippa K Jean-Paul Linen Shirt - Ink Grey 9

Jean-Paul Linen Shirt

Interested in different types of shirt? Don’t miss our previous article about Poplin shirt!

Editor’s Picks – WANT Les Essentiels Douglas Holdall

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If you travel a lot, especially for short business trips or during a long weekend, you might be interested in a holdall. A holdall has the meaning of “carrying all of your travel items”. And they are usually in rectangular shape, with two handles and a removable strap. Thus, you can either carry it with your hand or shoulder. It has the advantage of light weight and is much flexible than a suitcase. Most importantly, it allow you to travel around stylishly.

The Douglas Holdall

In this Winter season, we have the Douglas Holdall from WANT Les Essentiels. It is a weekender bag with a classy look. The design idea is to carry-all and carry-on from the gym to a weekend getaway.