There are two things paramount to men’s fashion: the suit and the summer suit. Ah, these two items sound like a version of the same thing, but they are really different. Now, you all have a suit hanging in your closet from a graduation or wedding from long ago, but with summer still buzzing, you might want to get yourself a summer suit. 

So what defines a summer suit? We’re talking “light.” Light in fabric, like seersucker, or light in color, like a pastel. We at ChivCulture.com love the summer suit because it takes a real man to pull off a suit like that. It takes swagger and a sense of self that can’t be matched. If you are reading this you already have that so pick yourself up a summer suit and take your summer look to the next level. 

Style isn’t just about the clothes you wear. It’s about the way that you accessorize. There is something to be said about having the right complementary pieces, ones that signal to everyone that you not only understand what looks good, but how to wear it. In the summer time there is no greater accessory than sunglasses. If you are looking for a top of the line pair of shades than feast your eyes on Zeiss designer specs.

These glasses are a German creation and one that is sweeping the world of A-list actors and urban gentlemen who know a thing or two about looking good. Perhaps the most refreshing thing about Zeiss is the integrity that goes into each and every pair they make. They care about the stems to the rims to the lenses inside. Every piece is of the highest quality. Even the frames are bendable so you can go through the normal wear and tear without having to pony up the money for another pair.

Zeiss has made its mark in the world of eyewear by switching up styles. You can find a pair that is as current as the news or a pair that has that retro vibe from the 80s. Zeiss caters to all, which is something the ChivCulture.com community of gentlemen can get behind.  Still, don’t expect to get these glasses on sale. These specs usually run around $250 a pair. It’s the price you pay for being on the cutting edge of quality and design.  

The prep is back in fashion. The urban gentleman has evolved, come in and out of fads and trends and passed through some of the most eclectic fashion ensembles seen in any culture. But this time fashion has gone upper class. The urban gentleman is sporting plenty of fashion staples of the preppy male, but none may be more striking and more fashionable than the bow tie.

The bow tie used to be a staple of formal wear, swanky affairs meant for elegant black tuxedos accompanied by ladies in dazzling evening gowns. But leave it to the most stylish urban males to make something that used to exclusive a statement for the masses.

These bow ties are more than just a staple, they are the fashion choice for the man of the Chivalrous Culture ideal. Take the felt bow tie on ChivCulture.com. This smooth felt machination is meant to be worn with anything, any time you so feel inspired to take your fashion into elegant territory. Beyond that there are plenty of choice out there. From stripe, polka dots, silk, cloth, and cotton to recycled bow ties, they are all meant to show off your flavor.

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Don’t think that bow ties are just for the middle class urban male or the sophisticated prepster. They are also for celebrities too. Beyond the red carpet, the world of hip hop, most notably, has embraced the world of bowties. Jay-Z, Kanye and Diddy have all been seen sporting this style.  Fashion is back to prep style and it’s all about the bow tie. 

They say that clothes make the man and for the man of ChivCulture.com, it’s true. You are what you wear. So when it’s your time to shine and you need to take your wardrobe to a different level than the high-quality streetwear you normally don, you must go with a suit. Now, there are suits, and then there is the Armani suit.

The Armani suit has been a staple of the modern men’s wardrobe for years and if you want to look good, when it’s time to look your best, then the Armani suit is the way to go. There is no question that getting yourself in an Armani suit is going to set you back a couple of grand but the benefits are enormous.

 

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The Armani makes its name in the way it looks. Some suits have good design, but the Armani suit looks like it’s made for the male form. You have all the right creases in the right places. Everything from the hem on the pants to the way that the jacket falls off the shoulders or lays around the waist.

If you are interested in purchasing the suit of all suits (and let’s be clear, every man needs a suit in his clothes arsenal) you might want to try going with a dark blue or gray suit. It’s versatile and can be worn under any and all occasions. A suit says you know how to be stylish and sophisticated. You need it to get a job and just to get ahead. Armani is your suit revolution.