Dress to fit in and you’ll never stand out – but dressing with flair doesn’t mean taking big risks. Instead of a classic white shirt, try a small coloured check or leave the tie at home and wear a cutaway collar buttoned all the... read more

The budget is signed off and the KPIs have been drawn up – now it’s time to start planning in style Organising a successful off-site meeting demands  a simple strategy, focused execution, an emphasis on quality and a versatile... read more

While "dress for success" is the usual adage, perhaps in today’s economic climate it should be “dress to avoid redundancy”, which admittedly isn’t quite so punchy. Yet image carries far more weight than many of us care to... read more

      Swiss watchmaker and MB&F founder Maximilian BÜsser’s fantastical timepieces have earned him a cult following worldwide. In the world of luxury timepieces, Maximilian Büsser, right, is widely considered... read more

  Keep it classic, says James Kennedy, CEO at LK Jewellery. “It’s important that a timepiece is not ostentatious but conveys a classic, elegant style. A well-made, beautiful timepiece will not date and you can wear it daily... read more

Stylists, or personal shoppers, are no longer a privilege of the rich and famous. These experts are increasingly listing professional men and women among their clients as they pitch their now‑affordable service to time-poor workers who have... read more

“People don’t realise how much goes into a shoot,” says photographer Damien Bredberg, a veteran of INTHEBLACK cover shoots who spent seven hours on this one. And that was just the studio work. It starts with an idea, a story. In... read more

The busy business professional will go to multiple work events throughout the year. Deciding what to wear for such events can be a difficult task. Michelle Bateman has the basics to set you in the right direction. Neutral shades look smart –... read more

With a pointed toe and a 10cm heel, these pumps mean business, while the tote is generous enough for all your documents. Salvatore Ferragamo’s Briana handbag, A$1850; Christian Louboutin’s Pigalle pumps, A$695. Two-toned wedges and a... read more

Here are three ways of making patterns work, no matter where your sartorial comfort zone lies. The most straightforward way to wear a print is by teaming it with a solid suit. If mixing two versions of a similar print – such as the checked... read more

Yes, it’s desirable; no, we’re not talking about sun-worship. This season the best men’s accessories lighten up in shades of tan, camel and tortoiseshell. It’s as versatile as basic black but looks a little fresher. And for... read more

Now here’s a trend that fairly shouts from the rooftops: colour – bold, bright and blocked – has captured the hearts and minds of fashion designers and women alike. A rainbow of brights was first spotted at the international... read more

It’s probably safe to assume that when German immigrant Levi Strauss decided to manufacture denim pants reinforced with copper rivets to suit the rough-and-tumble times of the American gold rush, he could have had no idea of the frenzy these... read more

The line follows the contours of the male body, caressing the shoulders, tracing the breast bones and embracing the torso, until it reaches the epicentre of masculine sexuality,” wrote fashion journalist Suzy Menkes in an essay in... read more

Many people don’t know how to select what tie should be worn with which outfit. The slimmer silhouette of the contemporary double-breasted suit calls for a slimmer tie, and the simple four-in-hand standard knot will suffice. If you wear the... read more

Cast your mind back to a time when mass retailers actually paid for the right to appropriate designer clothes. In the 1960s US department stores politely paid to attend the Paris collection shows, and with this transaction came the right to... read more

It’s a touchy subject, no doubt, but if you take your fashion by way of the European runways there’s one sure-fire styling trend to make your look on the money this season, and that’s a fur scarf.Fox, sable and rabbit sprouted... read more

There’s something about a man who wears an overcoat well. Hollywood stars of yesteryear instantly flash to mind – precise men like Cary Grant and Steve McQueen. The former knew how to wear double-breasted cashmere with panache; the... read more

Pointed lace-ups with jeans, jeans with ties, ties with short sleeve shirts … eek! What do they mean exactly by “office casual”? With more and more workplaces unbuttoning dress codes, casual Fridays can seemingly pop up any day... read more

Who, may I ask, actually wears a matching pants suit these days? Apart from Julia Gillard, that is. Most women in positions of power seem to dodge the Savile Row classic. Cases in point: Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Vogue editor Anna Wintour.... read more

Almost every photograph of Pablo Picasso shows him wearing a navy-and-white striped long-sleeve T-shirt. Known as a Breton, this style was lifted from traditional French fishermen to become a 20th century style classic. As we continue our theme of... read more

Man jewellery While beads and gold chains may regrettably still pop up at the weekend, a watch and a wedding band (if applicable) is about all that’s needed to express oneself during work hours. Ditto for plaited friendship bands and fashion... read more

Every now and then a trend pops back up that makes so much sense you wonder what you were wearing before it. In this case, that would most likely be pilling twin-sets, stiff cotton shirting or an inappropriately skimpy camisole … But... read more