Textures & Patterns

Knowing how to put together am ensemble is not as difficult as one would think; the key is to not overthink. You have to understand the basics. Here's a quick reminder.

Suits

1. Black, Grey or Navy suit with black shoes.

2. Navy, Grey, Earthtones with brown shoes.

Patterns and Textures  

Patterned suits depend on the look you're going for, but you don't want your patterns to clash or look too busy. 

Theses looks will provide a few ideas to help you put together the perfect wardrobe. 

Sartoriomerta Khaled Nasr pulls off patterns exquisitely.

Stripes and checks with a solid tie. 

Draymond Green Arrives For Game 2 Wearing VANQUISH Custom Suit.

Organization = Productivity

Have you ever heard that being more organized will help you be more productive? If you haven't then we're telling you now. This isn't something that only applies to office paperwork, it applies to your closet and everything else in your life. When you hit the floor in the morning you should know what you're going to wear to workout, what workout you're doing and what you're going to wear for the day. Something that small can have a huge impact on how your day will start out and how the rest of your day could go. 

It is very important for your closet to be organized because not having to put extra thought into what you're going to wear today means that's one less thing to think about, and conquering your day-to-day tasks are all about efficiency. So take the time to put things in their proper order and watch how much smoother your day goes when you're not rushing to pick out an outfit.

All the best, 

B. Nicholas

An Introduction to MAGNANNI

The MAGNANNI shoe: The Perfect Compliment to a VANQUISH Garment

The company began in 1954 with just five employees in a factory located in Almansa, Spain, on the ground floor of a house. In 1956, Sebastian Blanco partnered with Antonio Garcia Pastor and Blanco Y Garcia S.L. was born, The company's products were registered under a new brand: Blangar. In 1989, the third generation of the Blanco family began to take its place at the head of the company. Miguel was the first member of this generation to join the family business. He was soon followed by Sebastian, Pascual. Luis, Rocio and Julio.

Linen Season

Right around this time is when you should start planning for summer wear. Linen and Mohair are excellent fabrics that work well in warmer climates and pictured above you will see a perfect example of how to wear a linen suit while maintaining a professional look. Remember that your occupation will determine wether or not you can pull this off at the office or at a business meeting, but I'm sure you already know that.

​- B. Nicholas

The Creation

Knowing how to put an outfit together takes vision and a bit of preparation. It all depends on the fabric, season and a person's taste and we find that many men have a hard time selecting the right fabric because they don't truly understand the process and the roll of a Style Provocateur.

Simply put: A Style Provocateur is someone who knows which fabrics you should be wearing for the right occasion and a great Style Provocateur will ask thought provoking questions to get you to understand what you're truly looking for and to help you create the perfect garment.

Here's a quick tip: Before your appointment figure out what you are looking to accomplish and why. If you need to replace a Navy suit, then do just that. If you need Summer / Spring wear for the evening, figure out your budget and what events you'll be attending that season.  Looking at fabric is great, but it can also be overwhelming, so keep it simple.

B. Nicholas

WHY SO BLUE?

We get this question the most: "What should be the first suit I should buy if I'm starting from scratch?"

Answer: A Navy or Royal Blue suit of course! Blue works with everything from gray's to earth tones and everything in between. A Blue blazer is also a must have in your wardrobe. Blue screams class, confidence and trustworthiness, a few of the characteristics you need to convey when dealing with any one or any situation. So it's okay to feel Blue when shopping for clothes because the color draws out positive emotions.