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Travel necessity, the duffel bag.

The duffel bag is almost a necessity for almost every gentlemen. It is perfect for almost any kind of trip, whether it be an overnight, weekend or long road trip. Due to the nature of travel, it is often hard on luggage. Bags and suitcases get crammed, thrown and generally abused. That is why it may be cheaper to buy quality. 

We have just discovered another local Calgary artisan, Eric Goodwin who owns EG Forge. EG Forge hand-makes high quality bags and accessories in his downtown studio right here in Calgary! Check out his site by clicking here!

 

We are particularly fond of this Legacy Duffel in Dark Coffee. It is handmade with waterproof waxed canvas and oil tanned leather. The hardware is solid brass and will look great for the long life of the duffel.

New Tie Knots - Trinity and Eldredge Knots

One of the more recent trends in neckwear is tying fancy knots. Our friend Kyle, owner of Black Label Auto Group (check out his site here), sent in a couple images he tied using these two different knots. We are curious on what you think about these knots. Feel free to leave a comment below with your opinion. Cool, cheesy, ugly? Let us know. 

Titanium Collar Stays

Collar stays are obviously a must for any gentlemen with formal wear in their closet. Our search for good collar stays took us to the Cool Material website. These titanium collar stays may cost $30.95 USD for a pair, but your getting a lot more than just collar stays... 

These stays can do all of the following (and possibly more)

- Keep your collar rigid

- Open bottles

- Turn screws

- Cut threads

Click here to visit cootmaterial.com for these collar stays and other interesting items.

Proper Tie Care

 "Even more important than the way you wear your tie is the way you store it."

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Men's Dress and Fashion Ideas

How you are dressed says a lot about yourself, so we are encouraging people to dress on purpose. Your apparel can effect your mindset and how other people perceive you. No matter the occasion, make sure you put a measure of thought into what you are wearing. It really does make a difference.

If you are looking for great ideas on how to mix and match your existing wardrobe, look no further.

Dressedtoill.com (click here to launch the blog) features author Rob's daily choice of clothing. You also follow him on instagram at: dressedtoill

Rob does a great job mixing vintage products, patterns and textures. This blog illustrates it mainly takes a few good pieces, a few basic principles and some creativity to look sharp every day.

Take a look through his blog and see what you can do with your existing clothes.

Style Guide

Ever feel unsure what to wear to an event? The guys over at tsbmen.com have put together an excellent style guide. You can filter by occasion, weather or piece you are building around.

This guide is great if you are a little tired of wearing the same combinations. Take a look and see what new things you can do with your current wardrobe! 

Click here to view the style guide.