• Last updated 5/23/13 by DaveJames

Designing clothes takes an air of inspiration.  It’s something you need to have the artistic flare for and you must be confident when putting your design together.  If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a fashion designer, can dress well and can handle a pencil then why not give it a go? Inspiration Inspiration can come in many forms; vision, smell, taste, touch and hearing.  That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with items that can help you achieve the stimulation your mind needs to be creative. Surround yourself with fabrics and textiles, books,... read more

• Last updated 9/16/11 by Blackhood

American Weddings In America the most common form of dress for a groom is either a lounge suit or a tuxedo. The Tux The Jacket If you decide to get married in a tuxedo, the most flattering and traditional choice is to select a 1 button jacket with a peak lapel. The facings (lapels) should be in silk, but in most cases satin will also be suitable. Tuxes can come in 2, 3 or even 4 button form, but on the whole they look far too much like suits. The same can be said about notch-lapels; if you are going to wear a tux, then do it right. Peak lapels are the ones that point... read more