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Resource18 Things Your Barber Wants You to Know
The Gazette team interviews professional barbers to compile 18 essential things clients should know before getting a haircut. They …
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ResourceWhy Are Italian Men So Stylish? Here's Their Secret...
The Gazette team explores the historical roots and cultural foundations of Italian style, tracing it from Ancient Rome through the …
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ResourceWhat Men REALLY Wore in the 1900s (1900-1909)
The Gazette team provides a comprehensive overview of men's fashion from 1900 to 1910, the Edwardian Era, covering headwear styles …
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Resource7 Pants (Trousers) Mistakes That Menswear Experts Avoid
The Gazette team covers seven common trouser problems and their solutions, including excessively long or short hemlines, improper …
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ResourceGet the Luxury Look for Less with These Watch Alternatives!
The Gazette team presents affordable watch alternatives to six iconic luxury timepieces, including the Rolex Submariner, Cartier …
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ResourceTrial Shoes: The Key to Perfect Bespoke Shoe Fit?
The Gazette team provides a detailed walkthrough of the custom shoemaking process, specifically focusing on the trial shoe (sample …
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ResourceWhy Did Men Start Wearing Belts?
The Gazette team explores the history of belts and explains why they became the dominant trouser accessory for men over suspenders. …
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ResourceAre Dress Sneakers for Men Timeless, or Just a Trend?
The Gazette team explores whether dress sneakers represent a timeless evolution in menswear or merely a passing trend. They define …
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ResourceAre Edward Green Dress Shoes Worth It? (English Shoe Review)
The Gazette team examines Edward Green ready-to-wear shoes through detailed analysis of the brand's history, materials, …
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Resource4 Essential Sunglasses for Men (Try These Stylish Shades!)
The Gazette team explores four essential sunglasses styles every man should know: Aviators, Wayfarers, Clubmasters, and Pantos. They …
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ResourceWhy Is Silk So Expensive in Clothing & Accessories?
The Gazette team explores the historical origins and modern production of silk, tracing it from ancient China through the Silk Road …
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ResourceShaping Bespoke Shoe Lasts by Hand & Machine
The Gazette team documents the process of creating a custom last (the wooden form around which a shoe is built) for bespoke …
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ResourceWant Your Outfits to Look Expensive? Follow These 9 Tips!
The Gentleman's Gazette team presents nine strategies for creating a luxurious appearance without excessive spending. They define …
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ResourceBeau Brummell: The First Menswear Influencer?
The Gazette team provides a comprehensive historical overview of Beau Brummell, an 18th-century English dandy and tastemaker who …
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Resource4 Watch Complications You Need to Know (Plus a Bonus!)
The Gentleman's Gazette team explains the four main watch complications—date, dual time zone, chronograph, and moon phase—plus a …
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ResourceMy First Custom Suit - 10 Years Later (Review)
The Gazette team's founder reflects on his first custom suit from Oxxford, a Chicago-based handmade suit maker, ordered in 2012. He …
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ResourceWhy Did Men Start Wearing Flip Flops?
The Gentleman's Gazette team traces the history of flip-flops from ancient sandals through their rise to mainstream acceptance in …
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ResourceDesigning Bespoke Shoes with Your Shoemaker
The Gazette team guides viewers through the bespoke shoe bespeaking process—the consultative phase of commissioning custom shoes. …
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ResourceLooking Good Doing Bad: Best-Dressed Movie & TV Villains
The Gazette team analyzes the sartorial choices of famous film and television villains, examining how characters like Jack …
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Resource7 Essential Men's Socks (Best Socks to Build Your Wardrobe)
The Gazette team presents seven essential sock types every gentleman should own, explaining what to look for in quality …
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ResourceIs "Cutting Out the Middle Man" Just Marketing Hype?
The Gazette team examines whether direct-to-consumer (DTC) business models truly deliver cost savings or function primarily as …
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ResourceScrew the Rules! Learning the "Why" Behind Menswear Tips
The Gazette team examines eight major menswear rules—from tie length and trouser pleats to brown shoes with suits and metal …
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ResourceShould You Wear a Black Shirt? (Classic Men's Style Tips)
The Gazette team explores whether black shirts belong in classic menswear, examining the historical context, practical drawbacks, …
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ResourceMeasuring Feet for Bespoke Shoes: The Process Begins!
The Gentleman's Gazette team documents the first step of a custom shoemaking series with shoemaker Amara Hark Weber: taking precise …
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