The Paul Fredrick Blog

What Makes a Non-Iron Shirt Wrinkle Free?

Jill — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:00:37 +0000

In our technology accelerated age, bombarded with endless emails and text messages that seem to demand instant response, it’s nice that technology has also saved us precious minutes through the invention of non-iron shirts. Mornings are rushed enough without having to open an ironing board. And, sending shirts to the cleaners costs money, in addition [...]

Linen: A Natural For Warm Weather Men’s Clothing

Matthew — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:00:10 +0000

Think of linen as the rebel of the fabric family. In an age when men have wholeheartedly embraced the convenience of non-iron shirts and trousers, linen stubbornly remains its crinkly, wrinkly self. Of course, that’s part of its charm. Made from fibers of the flax plant, linen has been a part of civilization for ages, [...]

The Primary Color Advantage in Men’s Clothing

Jill — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:00:11 +0000

Red, white and blue might sound like a comical combination when it comes to menswear. The colors of our nation’s flag are most associated with Uncle Sam, the Fourth of July and the patriotic but hardly stylish costumes that come with public celebrations. But there’s a reason these three colors were chosen for our flag [...]

What Collar Style Is Right For Me?

Jill — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:00:03 +0000

Dress shirt collar styles are one of those topics that a certain kind of menswear pundit relishes taking on, telling you that you should match your collar to your facial structure. And so portly guys are advised to eschew rounded club collars, and skinny guys with gaunt features shouldn’t wear spread collars. Nonsense. We strongly [...]

What to Wear Spring ’12 – Men’s Dress Shirts

Jill — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:00:16 +0000

The Inspirational Dress Shirt: Talking Shop With Our Resident Expert, Michael Contreras. Jill Smith: Given the fact that you are thinking about a new collection almost a year ahead of time, what provides inspiration for your new dress shirt assortment? Michael: Every dress shirt developed for the collection is primarily inspired by a combination of history [...]

What to Wear in Spring ’12 – Ties & Accessories

Jill — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:00:30 +0000

Our in-house Tie and Accessory Buyer, Allison Faulkner, brings you up to speed on what’s new and fresh this season. Jill Smith: What is your approach to assorting a new season of neckwear, in this case Spring? Allison Faulkner: Generally, most of my fieldwork at the beginning of any season, starts with a trip to Italy. [...]