Cashmere Prices: Why Are They Going Up?
Alashan & Claudia Nichole Cashmere – “The rising cost of cashmere” A note from Don Fox, President of Alashan Cashmere Company: 2012 is shaping up to be a challenging year for prices in cashmere. As many of you know, I spend a great deal of time in Inner Mongolia, working with our raw material collecting teams. […]
How It Should Fit: The Suit Jacket
What is a Good Fit? A proper fitting garment flatters the body by contouring its natural lines. The garment should be cut as close to the body as possible without causing any pulling, wrinkling or stress areas on the fabric. You’re looking for a clean drape that showcases and enhances the natural form of the […]
Natural Finish vs. Wrinkle Free Cotton
At F.A. MacCluer all of the fabrics are made from the finest 100% cotton, using Pima, Egyptian or other long staple cotton fiber. We use a minimal amount of chemical finishes. We do not offer wrinkle free cotton. Aside from the potential health risks, the heavy use of chemical finishes that are necessary to achieve […]
How Often Should You Wash A Dress Shirt?
Sounds pretty simple. Deceptively simple, right? The answer is: only when it’s dirty. It helps to think of clothing as having a limited number of washes in its lifespan. So if you think of it that way, you want to wash your clothing as little as possible (Obviously without wearing anything dirty!) For shirts, the first […]
Our Appearance Speaks Louder Than Our Words.
1. Make sure your clothing fits – The clothing in your wardrobe should fit your body as it is today not as you wish it to be two months from now. If it’s too tight, look to have it let out. If it’s too large select a tailor and have alterations made. 2. Avoid cheap, […]