Young Man/Old Man. Street Etiquette. Mens Style Guide, Men's Fashion Advice, Articles. How a Black Sock Service Began | Samy Liechti's Story. It all began inauspiciously as an embarrassing moment for a young advertising executive in 1994. Today, BLACKSOCKS has sold over 1 million pairs of socks, worldwide, in 74 countries. Here is the story of BLACKSOCKS. After graduating from college with a marketing degree, BLACKSOCKS co-founder Samy Liechti began his career at an advertising agency.
One afternoon, he was invited to go to dinner with Japanese business executives that same evening. He ran home to put on proper business attire and grabbed two black socks (or so he thought) from his sock drawer. Feeling good about his career, his corporate attire and the opportunity to have dinner with important clients, Samy was ready to impress his bosses, peers and Japanese colleagues. A Japanese Custom: Remove Your Shoes After a successful business dinner, the party was moved to a Japanese tea house, where it is customary to remove your shoes. So much for business etiquette. As the conversation continued, Samy could only think of one thing. Men’s Fashion: Look Stylish on the Cheap. Whether a man has made his fortune or not, he wants others to see him as confident, trustworthy, and professional. We live in a world of perception, and although our outward appearance is not nearly as important as our inner character, men are best served when they dress sharply.
Fortunately, it doesn’t cost a fortune to look great. If you pay attention to the details and are willing to spend a bit more time putting your wardrobe together, you can build an outfit that makes you look like a million bucks for less than $200. But before getting started, let me warn you what not to do. Do not purchase clothing simply because it is on sale. You have not saved 70% on a $500 suit when it doesn’t fit, will go out of fashion in a year, or is made from poor fabric. Looking beyond the sales and promotions at major retailers, here are some tips that you’ll want to consider when assembling your wardrobe on a budget. Thrift Stores & Garage Sales Smart eBay Bidding Friends and Family Cut a Deal Bartering.
How to Build Your Wardrobe for Men. Our appearance speaks louder than our words….. Every day we pass by hundreds of people on the subway, in hallways, or on the streets, never saying a word. Yet despite the lack of verbal communication, decisions are being made as to the trustworthiness and intentions of those around you. Doubt this? Try wearing a ski mask and trench coat while gesturing wildly with your arms. In the 15 minutes you have before the police show up, take note that despite not saying a single word your appearance has sent a message.
Yes, what I just said is unfair. A Man’s Wardrobe There are many things that we can’t control — the weather, the economy, the fact that college football needs a playoff system. There will be three articles in this series: Part 1: How to Build Your Wardrobe — Making the Commitment & Understanding Your Needs Before a man begins anything that will require substantial time and resources, he has to be committed to the change. Part 2: How to Build Your Wardrobe — Clothing Specifics.