New Year The first New Year was celebrated 4,000 years ago by the ancient Babylonians, and to this day it has remained a firm tradition albeit with more alcohol and worse music. If you want to be looking dashing for the one you’ll be kissing at midnight, then look no further because Matt La Moda […]
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MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE FOR LESS Although currently knee-deep in holidays, sunny barbecues and pub gardens, September is slowly creeping up and robbing us of the warm summer looks that we love so dearly. As the new season sets in, many stores like to play ahead of the weather and move on to the […]
THE OFFICE CODES
Business Professional Also known as the boardroom attire, business formal represents the highest level of professional dressing. But fear not. What many feel are the limitations of office wear are actually strengths. You just need to know the basics. One, focus on quality materials. Whether you’re stepping off of a plane or your morning train […]
Eton Shirts x John Clark – Art meets style
Eton shirts is proud to announce the chapter of their collaboration with the British painter John Clark. This season they present a capsule collection featuring his 2013 painting Crowded . The Shirt John Clark’s Crowded is printed on a fine twill fabric to reproduce the paintings vibrant colours and to give the shirt a luxurious feel. […]
Gin Is In
If there is one thing we know at Matt La Moda it’s that no matter the season ,gin is in . And with that said ,here are a selection of the freshest and finest in gin cocktails for the summer season. The Blood Orange Bitter A deep and delicious cocktail with a bitter twist that […]
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO ROYAL ASCOT
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO ROYAL ASCOT Europe’s best-attended race meeting, Royal Ascot, is an event often reputable for being the highest class of British sophistication. It features as the racing season’s social apex, and attracts over 300,000 visitors during the week event. Not only is Ascot strongly linked to the specific dress-code and spectacular hats […]
HOW TO WEAR STRIPES
Bengal, Candy or Hairline Bengal The Bengal-striped shirt is a business wear icon that no wardrobe should be without. We recommend matching the characteristic bold stripes with patterns of varying styles and dimensions for a well-balanced look. Candy A thinner version of a classic Bengal stripe yet with a clearly striped appearance our Blue […]
7 Days 7 Ways of a White Eton Shirt
Monday: Sharp Start Start the week strong with this classic business look. Eton’s signature white Cambridge twill with extreme cut away collar and stand out accessories help you master the office dress code. Tuesday: Creative Meeting Let creativity fly and master the art of layering, starting with Eton’s timeless white button-down in durable oxford. Add […]
5 Common mistakes men make when wearing a suit
The suit is one of the lone eternal-bastions of menswear; it’s synonymous with great, timeless style and the foundation of any gentleman’s formal wardrobe. Despite its heritage and pride of place in our closet, the suit doesn’t always get an easy ride, particularly by some of the more uneducated of wearers. In reality, it’s the […]
Have you ever tried an Eton shirt?
Have you ever tried an Eton shirt ? Not only do Eton shirts look great, they perform great as well. Our shirt guide tells you all about the unique details of the Eton shirt. Have you ever tried an Eton shirt in Red Ribbon ? Eton Red Ribbon constantly refines and reinvents the modern business […]
The Off-Duty Blazer
The winter is all about embracing a more casual approach to tailoring. A blazer that has a soft relaxed structure and understated pattern will work just as well with a pair of Meyer chinos or you’re favourite Tiger Jeans. It’s your new cold weather necessity.
Scarves
Ancient Rome is one of the first origins of the scarf, where it was used to keep clean rather than warm & stylish. It was called the “sudarium” which translates from Latin to English as “sweat cloth” and were used to wipe the sweat from the face and neck in warm weather. They were originally […]
The Way To Dress For Dinner
That end of year party calls for a good DJ and we don’t mean the guy playing the records. The Oscar Jacobson Dinner Suit is this years must have and Matt La Moda Menswear also offers a number of different elegant options of dinner shirts from Eton to match. It has never been a better […]
This Time It’s Blue
Actor Daniel Craig appearance in a midnight Blue Tux in the 2012 Bond film Sky Fall helped to kick start the Blue trend. Daniel Craig’s tux may have started it al, but now we struggling to keep up with the demand for blue suits. Generally men are wearing colours again. This year the cloth mills […]
The Weekend Jacket
The weekend jacket is a must have for the rainy days in the city, but is sure to prove to be as stylishly practical when out of town.
The Weekend Bag
A good 72 – hour bag is a life essential .Something sturdy enough to withstand the rigours of the baggage reclaim and chic enough to look business on the seat of your grand tourer.
The Pocket Square
Nothing enlivens an outfit like a pocket square. The default option is always go for the classic white option, neatly folded a la Don Draper. Colourful handkerchiefs should be used with caution, but can look super stylish if worn properly. Make sure that the colour you use complements the rest of your outfit, particularly the […]
The Extreme Cutaway Collar
History of Cutaway Collars The Duke of Kent (1902-1942) first made the cutaway collar popular. The collar has been the “collar of choice in Britain and Italy” for years, according to the Wall Street Journal. An Extreme Cutaway Collar is a wider contemporary take on the traditional Cutaway Collar to boast a wider tie knot. […]
The Belt
There is considerable debate regarding the merits of wearing a belt with a suit. Some learned people are of the opinion that if trousers have belt loops, they´re there for a reason and should be used. Other can dissuaded that belts on suits look irredeemably sales rep, and might as well be partnered with a […]