Have you been told in the past that a certain shade of blue brings out the colour of your eyes, or that you should avoid a certain shade of red as it “just isn't your colour”? Ever wondered why? As a general rule, different colours can complement your skin tone more than others. So, while a man in this day and age is encouraged to experiment with colour more than ever, it's probably a good idea to know which hues to look out for and which to avoid. Whether you're choosing a tie, scarf or cravat to sit next to your skin, we strongly recommend working with your natural complexion, rather than against. So how do you determine which colours...
Wearing ATHLAI cravat with HIDDEN CURIOSITIES III pocket square. You may already be sartorially astute enough to know that matching your pocket square with your cravat or tie is generally considered a no-no in the realm of men's style.However, the amount of times we've been asked the question, "Should you match your pocket square to your cravat or tie?" has encouraged us to reiterate this general style rule, and to give some guidance on what we suggest is a fail-safe option if you want to dress yourself with confidence. Although it might seem like the easiest way to coordinate your attire, completely matching your pocket square with your tie or cravat can be seen as uncouth and inexperienced. Carefully mis-matching your square...
It’s Wedding Season! The big days are arriving again! It’s time to dust off your formals, make those travel arrangements and get ready to fill your social calendar. After a long period where they weren’t really possible, weddings are back, and back in a big way! Whether you’re planning your own union, or merely putting in an appearance at someone else’s, you’ll want to bring your top form to the party. That means looking your best. Dressing the Groom As the groom, you generally (and correctly) should realise that you’re playing second fiddle to the real star of the show. However, that’s not an excuse to be slack. You’re the man of the hour! We think it’s important to wear...
Spring is most certainly in the air, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with some lighter and brighter threads. Layering lightweight pieces and introducing colour are key elements when considering your spring attire. Once you've established just a few fresh looks which you can easily pull out of your closet and rotate as needed, you'll be more than ready for the season. Take a look at some of our fresh looks for spring below - note the way we incorporate colour and design using our silk cravats, scarves and pocket squares, and how you can use these silk accessories to dress up or down. Wearing our ASTRAEUS vermilion paisley silk cravat - Our silk cravats aren't...
We're celebrating International Women's Day on Tuesday 8th March here at Cravat Club. Here's why... International Women's Day The 8th of March is International Women's Day; an annual celebration of the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of women. This day highlights the opportunity to acknowledge women's successes and to bridge the gap of gender equality. An important day for Cravat Club too; although the target audience is predominantly male, this company is in fact female-led and run by creator, director and business owner, Jennifer Lane. We want to mark International Women's Day by telling you a little about the woman driving men's style. (Jenny in Kyoto, Japan) Male-Focused, Female-Led Established in 2014, Jenny developed Cravat Club to fill a gap...