You might think that taking your shirts to the dry cleaners is the best way to clean them, well we think otherwise! Dry cleaners use an intense chemical cleaning process; this will weaken the fibres in the fabric and can often give white shirts a yellow hue. When the shirts are machine pressed the buttons can crack and the collar can be flattened.

We recommend machine washing your formal shirts in the washing machine on a warm/cold wash using a non bleach detergent. Let them dry naturally, this will prolong the life span of your favourite shirts!

Everyone hates ironing so unless you’re buying a non iron shirt then try and iron your shirts when they are slightly damp, you will find that the creases straighten out a lot easier and the shirt will look crisp. Don’t fold them for obvious reasons; always hang them up with enough space between each shirt.

The easiest and most efficient way to iron your shirt is to start with the yolk of the shirt (this is the top part of the shirt at the back!), now open the collar and iron up to the seam, iron the sleeves and cuffs, then the front right hand side of the shirt (don’t forget to iron in-between the buttons), now iron the back of the shirt and finally the front left hand side.

 

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Just in time for the good weather, we have a fantastic new range to add to your wardrobe. Emerging from within our über popular Ventuno brand,’ Ventuno Italia’ has already been turning heads inside the office.

Featuring luxurious 100% wool Italian fabric with subtle detailing, on a block influenced by the most fashionably sophisticated country in the world this range demands to be worn and speak for itself.
 
The Italian inspired range will consist of a Charcoal stripe, Plain Navy, Sharkskin Grey and a Black stripe. The suits all have a two button cuff, block coloured lining and a clasic Italian overlap button on the inner pocket.
 
They will be sold as a 2 piece set, any one suit from this four option range could be transitionally worn for leisure or work. Helping you add a touch of Italian class wherever you go.

Keep an eye out for this new collection arriving instore and online next week!

Choosing a cufflink that both matches what you’re wearing to your prom and looks amazing doesn’t have to be a strenuous task. Of course when you’re browsing through websites you’ll be presented with hundreds of shapes, colours, textures and themes. Don’t get overwhelmed! Keep it simple. Stick to these three simple rules when choosing your cufflinks and you’ll be fine.

1. Think about the key aspects of your outfit. For example if you’re going for a monochrome trend then match the cufflinks with the colour of your shirt and tie. This is best achieved with rectangular block colour enamel cufflinks.

2. Don’t under dress your prom outfit. Your prom night is all about glitz and glamour, everyone will be out to impress don’t get left out. Simple round crystal diamantecufflinks will add the necessary glitz to your outfit, they come in various colours so be sure to match them with your bow tie, tie, pocket square or shirt. 

3. Detail is key. If your taste is more classic than contemporary and you’ll be wearing the traditional black suit, white shirt and black tie, then make your accessories the subtle statement of your outfit. Wearing quirky cufflinks like playing cards, dice or large crystal.







Products show in picture:

Ventuno Spot Print Shirt
Ventuno Crystal Cufflinks

Be a black tie rebel and go for the ‘Geek Chic’ look for your school prom.

Break away from the black suit, white shirt and black bow tie look. We recommend wearing a light blue or teal suit, keep the shirt plain but jazz up the look with a heritage bow tie and a bright floral pocketsquare.

The heritage bow tie will add texture to the look, and the floral pocketsquare will add depth and colour.

Dont think that the pocketsquare is too ‘girly’ those days are over, you’ll look and feel cool but most of all the girls will love it!

We reccomend these products to get the look.

Moss 1851 Mohair Teal Suit
Ventuno Slim Fit Teal Cotton Suit
Penrose Floral Print Pocket Square
Ventuno Tropical Hawaiin Print Pocket Square
Covent Garden Velvet Wine Bow Tie
Ventuno Brown Heritage Bow Tie

Moss Bros launch Proms campaign

Having seen hire orders and retail sales for the proms market sore in recent years, menswear specialist Moss Bros has launched the ‘Black Tie Rebels’ campaign for the SS13 Proms season.

Back in the day, parents and teachers survived without Facebook, wrote letters, not texts; they were trendsetters, style icons and had seriously good hair. Moss Bros invites students to ask their parents and teachers for a photo of them at a school ball, wedding or party then upload to win an amazing prom pack for them and their school.

The winner will get:
• An iPad Mini 16GB
• Limousine hire
• Hair cut and blow dry
• As well as getting back the cost of their prom outfit from Moss Bros!
Moreover, all graduates of the winner’s school or college will enjoy:
• A Groovybooth photo booth
• DJ
• Atmospheric lighting kit
• Balloon decorations

To enter and see full terms and conditions, please visit facebook.com/moss by Sunday 14th April 2013.

Slim or tailored fit cut away collar shirts have remained a timeless design on formal shirts, they look suarve with a tie (wide blade or narrow) and add depth to your outfit if worn without a tie. They are available in single or double cuff to suit your needs or style.