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Paul & Shark might not sound like an Italian clothing brand, but it is. And anyway, it’s not the name that implies where they’re from, but rather, it’s the quality of their product that does. Without a doubt, the construction and luxury feel of Paul & Shark shirts and sportswear has “Italian” written all over it.

In case you missed our older post on Shinola watches, and because these puppies are really hot right now, we thought we’d blog again about the Detroit-made watches that make telling time feel like an indulgence. You’ll happily roll up your sleeves for one of these bad boys.

A belt has the very important job of holding up your pants, so you need to wear a good one. We recommend W. Kleinberg, a Georgia-based leather goods manufacturer who we absolutely trust to keep our britches in place. All of their belts are well-made, will last a lifetime, and ooze sophisticated.

Spring is here in Shorewood, but that means so are April showers. Groan. Heavy precipitation poses a conflict between fashion and practicality, which all too often ends in discomfort and ruined shoes.

But, there is a solution. Your sartorial savior this season is SWIMS, a Norwegian shoe line that makes water-resistant loafers and sneaks so cool it’s hard to tell they are functional.

We’ve been telling you all about fine dress shirts lately, so it’s fitting that now we talk about the accessory that looks best with your fine shirt’s cuff: a luxury watch. Shinola, a Detroit-based company, is presently our favorite line of exquisite watches, and we think you’ll agree.

DRY CLEANER vs. DO IT YOURSELF

The most common dress shirt-related questions we get from customers have to do with fit. How should a shirt fit? Does this fit look good on me? What do all those fit terms—classic, contemporary, trim—even mean? So, we are here to answer your burning questions, once and for all.

An Eton shirt is one of the best dress shirts a man can own. There is just something about the way it feels against the skin, the way the collar stays crisp under a suit jacket or sport coat, and the always classic look that make Eton shirts irresistible. Addicting, even.

They both make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

But, unlike the liquor with a reputation for havoc when consumed in large quantities, you can never have too many jeans and be too comfortable (the morning after too many tequila shots is the definition of misery).

Designer denim has become the norm among well-heeled men, so much so that even lived-in looking jeans that you wear while changing your car’s oil are now among the denim elite. No brand knows casual-chic denim better than Joe’s, a California-based men and women’s clothing line.

There are many qualities that comprise a comfortable pair of jeans, but stretch is probably the most important characteristic when it comes to fit. DL1961, a brand of designer denim, has perfected the art of stretch denim with their X-Fit Lyrca technology.