Travellers are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine, despite having no intention to check-in. They are doing so to support the beleaguered nation, which is currently under an unprovoked attack from Putin-led Russia.

Airbnb has already announced that it is funding housing for up to 100,000 people fleeing Ukraine, but users of the platform have come up with yet another way to help those who cannot escape due to the conflict (or who have chosen to remain).

People are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine, without actually planning on staying there.

HOW TO HELP – just booked a Kiev AirBnb for 1 week, simply as a means of getting money directly into the hands of Kiev residents. It’s really cheap and can make a small difference right now. Please share this idea #Ukraine #Russia #StopWarInUkraine #StopPutinNOW #UkraineRussiaWar pic.twitter.com/7yQDLYRkph

— DiMaggio.eth (@DimaggioEth) March 3, 2022

One Airbnb user called Mario wrote: “Hello Maria, my wife and I have booked your apartment for one week – but of course we won’t be visiting. This is just so you can receive some money. We wish we could do more to help you and the people of Kiev.”

Another Airbnb user called Hilary Mak took to Twitter to share her Airbnb booking. She wrote: “Booked [an] Airbnb in Kyiv [sic]. Just a way of helping out a young couple a little bit. They said: ‘we will never forget your kindness.’ I wept.”

Booked @Airbnb in #kyiv . Just a way of helping out a young couple a little bit. They said ‘we will never forget your kindness’. I wept #ukraine pic.twitter.com/9NfEgYEn3j

— Hilary Mak (@hilarydmak) March 3, 2022

CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, said that the idea has raised 1.9 million (going to hosts in need) in 48 hours alone. He also said more than 61,000 nights had been booked in Ukraine over March 2nd and March 3rd.

Airbnb has said it is waiving guest and host fees in Ukraine so that hosts get more of a cut of the dough than usual.

My heart is full. So glad to help the people of Ukraine in this small way thanks to @Airbnb #PrayingForUkraine #FreedomForUkraine pic.twitter.com/TJO78brrWe

— BurkeySharkOG (@BurkeyShark) March 6, 2022

“We are so humbled by the inspiring generosity of our community during this moment of crisis,” Airbnb spokesperson, Haven Thorn, said.

People are also being warned to be careful about which Airbnbs they book, and to make sure they are donating to Ukrainian people (top tip: check how old the Airbnb profile is, and read the reviews), as scammers could now be jumping on the bandwagon.

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The following article was produced in partnership with IWC Schaffhausen.

Hayden Cox shaped his first surfboard at just 15 years old while completing work experience in Mona Vale, on Sydney’s pristine Northern Beaches.

At the time he was just having a little fun, but little did he realise it set off a fire inside him. Within seven years he’d open his first warehouse and later become one of Australia’s most awarded surfboard designers.

“I just really enjoyed the process of building something with my hands and the thought and design that goes into every step along the way,” he tells DMARGE. “I just kind of kept on building board after board after that.”

Cox soon became the talk of the local surfing community, with requests piling in from local surfers, schoolmates and even teachers. Today his surfboards are sold in over 70 countries. Having built the brand over two decades, naturally, his designs have matured.

“There’s a cross between the art and the engineering and the science behind building a board and the manufacturing process.”

And he means it. Cox is known for building some of the most technical surfboards in the world.

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That desire to disrupt the industry for him began young. “I opened my first factory when I was 22 years old and that’s when I really took full ownership of building a surfboard from start to finish,” he says. “That allowed me to not only hone my skills as a craftsman but also start to innovate and think about different ways to build a board.”

Before long, Cox took his innovative manner straight down the centre of the board – literally.

“I was a couple of years in on having a factory and I came up with a concept to replace the wooden stringer down the centre of the board and put this parabolic carbon fibre frame which is now known as FutureFlex,” he says.

“That innovation changed the feeling of how the board felt under your feet. It was really lively, super responsive yet it was still able to be applied to a custom surfboard and it didn’t deviate too far from the typical process of how to build a board… [It was] quite different but at the same time, I could still build that in the same factory.”

The concept wasn’t taken too lightly. While there may have been some minor hesitation among older, more die-hard surfers, the rest took to the design with keen eyes. It wasn’t long before his boards became highly sought after.

What Cox enjoys most about his line of work is that it takes equal parts work and play to get things right. “For me, learning is all about being hands-on; not only in the factory building the product myself or working with my team to build it but also going out and surfing on it,” he says.

And it’s not a quick turnaround. Sometimes a single design can take years to manufacture.

“I might typically take two or three years to really refine an idea,” he says. “All making sure the parts of the construction and the shape of the board and making sure they blend together are really nice before we go to market.”

So how does one of Australia’s most innovative designers come up with his ideas?

“For myself, when it comes to designing things, the material choices is where I really like to start. It’s a foundation on thinking innovatively on how you can actually build a product,” he says.

“Sometimes you need to challenge the status quo of an industry by working with a different material and challenging the way that material could be applied. I think that’s really what happens with a collaboration.”

For Cox, customisation is the key to a great board. But when your work is sought after globally, it can be hard to maintain that customisation process, he admits. That’s why he was an early adopter of technology.

On his website, Haydenshapes, surfers can design their own custom boards and watch them come to life online. “I really love to explore the different ways we can build a board that has high performance without compromising the key details that make the board feel great… The idea of customising surfboards is going to live on and it’ll always be a major part of what I do in the industry.”

Cox says the ability to customize also helps surfers connect to their boards on a deeper level. When a surfer is excited about their custom-designed surfboard, it makes them want to be a better surfer, he adds. 

While Cox loves to challenge the status quo with innovation, he also respects tradition. Like many successful men before him, he appreciates the art of simplicity.

“When it comes to my personal taste, I feel like simplicity is something that I look for. I really do like the dial on the Big Pilot 43, to me it’s something that really stands out visually yet I don’t feel out of place when I wear it,” he says.

“I feel like some of the best designs are more simple in nature.”

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The following article was produced in partnership with Longines.

Kipp Caddy is a true daredevil. The 25-year-old pro freesurfer has made a name for himself as one of Australia’s best slab wave surfers around. For the uninitiated, a slab is a wave that breaks over dangerous rock shelves. Most surfers spend their lives avoiding these kinds of waves, but Kipp isn’t most surfers.

DMARGE had the chance to chat with Kipp about life as a freesurfer, his surfing evolution from a normal competitive surfer to a slab specialist, as well as the new Longines HydroConquest, the esteemed Swiss watchmaker’s newest and most capable tool watch.

Kipp loves surfing slab waves, not only because of the thrill of getting barrelled, but because “it challenges you to be better, train harder; stay in shape.” From Cape Fear in his backyard to Shipstern’s Bluff down in Tasmania, Kipp seeks out the sketchy slabs most of us consciously avoid.

Cape Fear, for instance, is one of the shallowest, thickest waves in Australia, breaking metres from a rock shelf, while Shipstern’s Bluff is known for its iconic ‘stairs’ and boils which surfers must hop over – while inside a gaping barrel.

Kipp was introduced to surfing by his dad when he was around 10 years old. He told DMARGE: “I remember one time I asked him to buy me a bodyboard and he just came home with a surfboard and was like: ‘Yeah, you’re going to do this.’ I started at around 10 years old and then just got right into it… and pretty well went every day after that.”

Kipp used to do more standard contests when he was in his teens, but he soon discovered the beauty of surfing reefs and ledges.

“I would describe it more as tube rider/slab surfing, which is large waves on shallow reefs. They create that perfect kind of barrel… Tube riding is the most technical style of surfing.”

It didn’t come easy, though: “When I first started, I was really scared,” Kipp told us. “I didn’t enjoy it as much then. I started to slowly keep building up. It’s something I came to really enjoy and love doing.”

He added: “I love how much it challenges you both in the water and outside the water as well. You always have to be physically and mentally prepared.” To do this, Kipp does a lot of gymnastics-based training as well as pool sessions, and a bit of Muay Thai.

Time plays such an important role in the life of a slab surfer like Kipp. Not only do you need impeccable timing if you want to catch the most thrilling waves, but the anticipation that comes with waiting for the perfect conditions – as well as the ability to put that anticipation aside, and be present in the moment – is absolutely key.

That’s why a watch like the Longines HydroConquest makes so much sense for Kipp: it’s tough, accurate and reliable, the perfect companion for a slab surfer.

Speaking of anticipation, Kipp told DMARGE that one of the biggest things he has learned when it comes to forecasting a swell is not to look at the forecast too far out. He told DMARGE: “Stay present so you’re not wasting a lot of energy leading up to the swell.”

“It sounds silly but it’s easy to do – getting super excited and thinking about what could happen. Take everything as it comes.”

The biggest influence on Kipp’s surfing, he told DMARGE, “is just watching the whole sport evolve as a whole.”

“It’s definitely growing at the moment and just watching everybody and seeing what’s possible has driven me the most.”

“Seeing what’s possible is what gets me the most excited. Pushing myself to see what can be done.”

In terms of inspiration, Kipp said he admires Portuguese big wave surfer Nic Von Rupp’s web series, freesurfer Craig Anderson’s style, and “soul searchers that just do it for the love of it.”

Further tips Kipp gave us on scoring better waves include paying attention to certain swell directions (“continuing chasing a place until you figure it out”) and patience (“if there’s a wave you want to score, you want to see it in all its moods; figure out what it likes”).

“It takes a while to get that wave you’re searching for at a certain destination. It can take a lot of sessions before you get that magic one. Very rarely do you just turn up and just get that wave you’re searching for straight away.”

Speaking of commitment: Kipp told us he once drove 14 hours down to the bottom of Victoria, only to get skunked (not get good waves). We can only imagine how his eyes would have been glued to his Longines watch during that drive…

Finally, Kipp shared with us his secrets for staying safe when slab riding turns sour. On catching closeouts he said: “The safest place is always inside the barrel.”

“That’s where the most water is. No matter what, I’ll just kind of pull in and wait for it to take me.”

“You want to avoid always being near the lip or out in front of the wave because that’s where the shallow water is. If you can stay inside the wave, you’ve got a lot more water around you, protecting you.”

On getting washed over rocks, Kipp said: “Lay flat; don’t put your feet down.”

Finally, faced with a lighter dilemma, Kipp talked us through how he decides whether to stay home or to chase waves when a promising forecast is imminent. 

“We have such good waves where I live so knowing they’re potentially going to be pumping and you’re going somewhere you’re not as familiar with is always a gamble,” Kipp said.

“It’s a tricky one. Unless it’s a sure thing when going somewhere else, I’d try to stay at home because the waves are so good here. That’s kind of the reason I live where I live – because there are really insane waves here and you’re still close to the city as well.”

As for what the future holds for Kipp, watch the big wave space. As Kipp told DMARGE: “Big wave surfing is where I’m pushing myself into. I’m keen to travel to all those waves around the world.”

Kipp Caddy wears the Longines HydroConquest, the esteemed Swiss watchmaker’s newest and most capable tool watch. With its 300m of water resistance, a 72-hour power reserve and incredibly bright Super-LumiNova, it’s the perfect companion for men of action. 

Find out more about the Longines HydroConquest range at Longines’ online boutique here.

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We’d all like to slurp champagne and swim over crystal clear waters for a week. Unfortunately, at about $48,000 a pop, super yacht swanning is not a realistic holiday aspiration for most. And that’s just for a ‘normal’ charter yacht. What about when it comes to the world’s largest yacht for charter?

Enter: The Flying Fox. The Flying Fox is the world’s largest charter yacht and also the most expensive. It costs 3 million euros ($4,513,035 AUD) a week to charter. Before you say: “get f*cked,” however, take a look at The Flying Fox’s features (@saltcharter’s video shows it off well).

The Flying Fox is 136 metres long and every millimetre is custom made. The Flying Fox is available to charter via superyacht specialists Imperial.

Imperial talks up her “curvy and extraordinary exterior design” and “dove grey hull” and “22.5m wide beam” which ensure a super comfortable living area, which is also quite unique.

The Flying Fox accommodates up to 25 guests, spread out among 11 cabins, all of which enjoy private sea-view terraces. There’s also a cinema (and a crew of 55) on board.

The main deck’s swimming pool is 12-metres long, and is more like something you’d expect to see on a cruise ship rather than a superyacht. The Flying Fox also has a 400 square meter, 2-floor spa.

The Flying Fox was built in 2019 and has a max speed of 20 knots (and a cruising speed of 17 knots). “Toys” include 3 jetskis, 4 seabobs, 4 poseidon rebreathers, 1 zapata flyboard, 3 e-foils, 1 awake RÄVIK 3, professional kite inventory (and instructors), stand up paddleboards, kayaks, water skis and towable inflatables.

It was rumoured that Jeff Bezos was the owner a couple of years ago. But it turns out he’s building his own (and dismantling Dutch bridges to do so in the process). Some things must just remain a mystery, I guess…

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Anthony Albanese has never been known as a style icon. The leader of the Australian Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition, who’s been in politics for over 25 years, has always been about progressive activism and effective, measured leadership – not about wearing fancy suits or looking good at corporate soirées.

But with the 2022 federal election on the horizon, Albanese – or as most Aussies know him, Albo – has debuted an interesting new style direction with a flashy interview and photoshoot in Australian Women’s Weekly which has women all across the country quietly thinking to themselves, ‘Albo’s a bit of a dish’.

Actually, Albo’s been quietly refining his style over the last few months. He’s lost a bit of weight, started rocking slick hornrimmed glasses, and wearing nice (but not overly flashy) tailored suits. It’s just that this interview has thrown his ‘glow-up’ into the national spotlight. Whatever, that’s not important.

What is important is the lesson Albo’s style evolution can teach Aussie men: namely, that it’s never too late to get fit or change your look.

Like many men, Albo needed a traumatic life experience to finally encourage him to make a change. After almost dying in a car accident at the start of 2021, Albo continued to cut back on alcohol after his recovery period and installed a treadmill in his Canberra office. According to The Daily Mail, he’s lost over 15kgs in just over a year.

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Of course, you could also be cynical and say Albo’s slimming down and wardrobe overhaul is because he wants to win an election – and you’d be right. But you don’t need to have a near-death experience or want to run for Prime Minister if you want to make a change in your life, either.

To that end, if you’re looking to lose a bit of weight yourself (perhaps so you can justify splurging on a nice new wardrobe), here’s our guide to the best full-body workouts that’ll help you burn fat like nobody’s business – and they’re good for beginners, too.

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Finnair is relaunching flights to Tokyo from Helsinki. The flights will go the long way around, due to difficulties flying over Russian airspace.

Finnair paused the flights last week, when Russia invaded Ukraine. The flights are now set to resume on March the 9th, but will take a few hours longer than they used to.

“Bypassing the Russian airspace lengthens flight times to Asia considerably and, thus, the operation of most of our passenger and cargo flights to Asia is not economically sustainable or competitive,” Finnair CEO, Topi Manner, said.

The new route will re-launch on the 9th of March, running four times a week, departing from Helsinki and arriving in Tokyo Narita. The new flight time will be 13 hours.

Flights will leave Helsinki on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Flights will leave Tokyo on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The new route will either go north or south of Russia, depending on the wind. Finnair is still working on rebooting its paused services to South Korea and China, but hasn’t announced when they will resume.

Finnair’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ole Orvér said of the new routes: “Japan is one of our most important markets, and we want to continue offering safe and reliable connections between Helsinki and Tokyo.”

“Japan is also an important cargo market, and air connections are needed to keep cargo moving.”

“We continue to evaluate possible alternative routings for our flights to China and Korea and will communicate on these as soon as the plans are finalised.”

Ole Orvér

Finnair continues to fly to Bangkok, Delhi, Phuket, and Singapore (with longer flight times).

It also remains unknown as to when Finnair will restart flights to Seoul, Osaka, Shanghai and Guangshou.

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On top of the new Tokyo route resuming on March 9th, Finnair is also still flying to Bangkok and Phuket from both Helsinki and Stockholm, and offering additional flights to Delhi and Singapore from Helsinki.

All Finnair flights to Moscow and St. Petersberg in Russia remain cancelled for now. 

Business Insider reports that the conflict is impacting the flight routes of Aeroflot, Qantas and British Airways too.

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Australia is somewhat of an enigma to the rest of the world. Are there really Hemsworth brother look-alikes roaming around every corner? Do drop bears actually exist? Are you supposed to greet every single person you see? Or is that now creepy? Honestly, anyone who’s not an Australian or hasn’t lived Down Under for a decent amount of time would be truly confused by many Aussie customs on a first (or second, or even, third) visit.

But, thanks to a recent Reddit thread where a user asked the r/Australia community “What are the unwritten rules to living in Australia?” Aussies have provided some outstanding comments or ‘rules’ that are sure to help any tourist when they holiday in Oz; and will give fellow Aussies a good chuckle.

“Saying ‘she’ll be right, mate’ after a life threatening situation.”

Reddit user bigPHATduck

One Reddit user wrote, “If someone lets you through in traffic you must thank them with ‘the wave’.” This simply means that when driving, if a car lets you merge into their lane, wave to the driver to say ‘thank you’. Australians will get mighty mad and think you’re rude if you don’t do the obligatory wave.

“You must clack the tongs at least twice before use,” another Reddit user commented. Of course, this is referring to the fact that if you’re barbecuing or cooking and you’re using tongs, you must snap the tongs together a few times before you use them. If you don’t, an Australian will spot you as a tourist immediately.

The comment: “Give anything that’s been sitting around a while a good kick before picking up in case of spiders” from Reddit user TreDeadly, is actually an extremely good tip. Australia is infamous for its spider population and, as any Aussie will know, spiders will happily climb into anything and everything if it’s been sitting a while – yes, even if the item in question has been sitting inside (spiders are crafty buggers who easily end up indoors).

As a lot of Australia’s spiders are poisonous, it’s actually essential you shake a pair of boots (or bag or whatever) that have been unused for a while; otherwise, you may put your foot into the boot and get a deadly bite from an eight-legged creature.

Many Reddit users also cleared up the confusing meaning behind popular Aussie slang, with one user clarifying, “Nah yeah = yes. Yeah nah = no” and another explaining that “When asked to bring a plate, do not just bring a plate… [the phrase means ‘bring a] plate of food to share’.”

Another shared an insight into a phrase that suggests you are not in an Australian’s good books. “Saying the phrase ‘yeh right,’ followed by any of these non-threatening titles Mate, chief, champ, big fella, turbo, tiger, buddy is an insult of huge proportions,” Reddit user n_original wrote.

Speaking of food, if you order hot chips (fries to our American readers) anywhere in Australia, as one Reddit user pointed out, “the answer to ‘chicken salt?’ is always yes.” This simply means that if you’re asked whether you want chicken salt – a tasty Australian delicacy that is essentially chicken flavoured salt – on your chips, you must say yes.

Australians have a (well-earned) reputation as beer drinkers so obviously, the Reddit thread also featured lots of rules concerning beer. User AggravatingChest7838 simply advised, “Don’t drink fosters,” which is seriously accurate. Aussies do NOT drink Fosters and we have no idea why everyone – particularly Americans – think that we do.

And finally, one Reddit user wrote: “After a sip of beer, it is customary to enthusiastically ‘ahh’ to inform present company of your enjoyment of the beverage.” Truer words about Australia haven’t been written.

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Everyone has heard of Harry Potter. Whether you were a fan of the books or movies, it’s a franchise that truly defined a generation. Avid Potter fans will know all about the eighth Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child but if you’re not familiar, read on.

In 2016, J.K. Rowling (the author of the Harry Potter books) partnered with BAFTA-winner Jack Thorne and Tony-winner John Tiffany to write a play that would continue Harry’s story nineteen years after the main events of the seventh book/film. The play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child premiered at the Palace Theatre in London on the 30th of July 2016 and went on to win multiple Olivier and Tony awards.

The play is critically acclaimed but the script, which was released publicly as a book, has not been reviewed favourably by some Harry Potter fans but this is because the play is rather visual and really needs to be seen rather than read; hence, why a film adaptation would be incredible.

Will they make a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie?

There’s been no official confirmation whether Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be made into a film; although there have been cryptic hints that some sort of Harry Potter film – that’s not a part of the Fantastic Beasts franchise – is in the works.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, WarnerMedia Chief Jason Kilar said there were plans to expand the Harry Potter franchise. Unfortunately, Kilar didn’t say too much more about these plans but many rumours are circulating and point to either a live-action Harry Potter reboot in the form of a television series or a film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Furthermore, Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films, told Variety that he’d “love to direct ‘The Cursed Child’ [movie]. It’s a great play”. Columbus also mentioned it’d be easy to cast as Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are virtually the right ages to reprise their respective roles.

How can I watch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

Currently, you can only watch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on the stage; at least until a movie is announced. Multiple productions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are currently running around the world though, so you can go and see the play if you travel to Melbourne, London, New York, San Francisco or Hamburg.

Alternatively, you can read the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script/book. Or watch all eight original Harry Potter films on Binge.

The Cast & Crew

Again, as no film adaptation has been announced there’s no official cast or crew for the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie. Of course, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reprising their roles as Harry, Ron and Hermione would be incredible; so, let’s all keep our fingers crossed!

The Plot

As aforementioned, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place nineteen years after the main events of Deathly Hallows and follows both Harry and his son, Albus as they struggle; Harry with his past and PTSD flashbacks to his seven-year-long war with Voldemort and Albus with living up to his family’s legacy during his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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Blue is the new black. Versatile both in summer and winter, and suitable for corporate or for pleasure, blue has never been more popular for men’s suits.

The spectrum of colours range from bright Napoli blues and lighter hues through to darker midnight and navy blue suits which can be worn with almost anything.

Knowing what to wear with a blue suit can be a difficult and sometimes boring task. You’ll either wear more blue, or you’ll pick some random colour and really mess things up. Then comes the question, do I wear brown shoes or black shoes with my blue suit? What about the shirt, will pink or white work? So many questions. So little answers. Until now.

To help answer a few, we’ve put together a selection of our favourite street, celebrity and catalogue shots that showcase the very best in blue suits. Within them are over 50 examples of men wearing blue suits as stylish men should. You’ll find we’re covered single-breasted as well as some double-breasted suits.

Simple Rules To Follow When Wearing A Blue Suit

• Stick with a crisp white shirt or a lighter shade of pink or blue. These colours create a little contrast allowing your blue suit to pop
• When it comes to ties the world is your oyster. The safest options are black or navy but red, burgundy and greens can be incorporated too, if you’re looking to add some pops of colour.
• Both black and brown shoes can be worn with blue suits, and as for shoe styles, lace-ups or loafers are also fine
• If your suit is well fitted and shorter in the legs and body then feel free to wear a polo shirt and some sneakers with it. It will make a nice change in summer

What To Look For When Buying A Blue Suit

• Avoid shades that don’t work for business e.g. no baby or electric blues
• Choose a good quality cloth
• Avoid rubbish shiny fabric
• Choose a suit that you can separate for different occasions
• Cotton and linen suits are better for summer while wool and cashmere blends are more appropriate for winter
• Avoid polyester
• Go for a patch pocket suit jacket if you want to try something different

The Best Blue Suit Shirt, Shoes & Tie Combinations

Best Shirts To Wear With A Blue Suit

Do you want the good news? Pretty much any shirt colour will work with a blue suit, except for maybe green or mustard yellow. But practically any other colour will complement a blue suit. If we’re to pick a few favourite shirt colours to rock with a blue suit then it would be white, light blue, pink and of course black. Polka dots are okay as are small subtle stripes. Large stripes are best left to bankers and dodgy lawyers you see on TV.

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Wearing A Blue Suit With A White Shirt

The blue suit and white shirt combination is always a winner. It’s classic and is the one combination that requires the least amount of effort for a man. Ensure the shirt is well fitted and a touch of shirt cuff can always be seen. If you’re not wearing a tie a larger collar is helpful to ensure it stays tucked underneath the blazer lapels at all times.

Wearing A Blue Suit With A Blue Shirt

Another winning suit and shirt combination is the blue suit and blue shirt one-two knockout punch. It keeps the tones cool and complementary and allows you to have some fun with your pocket square. Go wild, we say. Opt for cufflinks for more formal occasions and buttons for the workday. Here you can opt for a dark navy blue shirt too, especially if it’s an evening event.

Wearing A Blue Suit With A Pink Shirt

They say real men wear pink. And we agree. The pink shirt is more suited to the daring gentleman who likes to make a bold statement. A bright blue suit and a bright pink shirt may be too much, so choose whether you want the suit to shout or the shirt. Complete the look with a purple or blue tie. Don’t feel like your pocket square needs to be pink, too. Have some fun here, maybe go for blue.

Blue Suit & Black Shirt

A great option for an evening event is the black shirt with a navy blue suit. Think James Bond does a cocktail party. This works best with dark grey or black shirts combined with navy and darker tones of blue suits. It’s a safer option than brighter and lighter blue suits.

The Best Ties To Wear With A Blue Suit

Polka dots, stripes, texture or just plain tie will all work with a blue suit. Your challenge is to find the best colour to match your suit’s fabric and texture. If you want a loud shirt and tie combination then ensure your suit is plain, if you have a loud suit, then opt for fewer patterns and bright colours/patterns on your tie.

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Wearing A Blue Suit With A Blue Tie

Classic and elegant. Blue on blue on blue is always a winner. Our recommendation is to choose a tie with heavy texture. It will help separate the blue suit and blue tie, giving you a interesting look. You’ll soon notice how many people comment on how they love the texture of your tie.

Wearing A Blue Suit With Red, Burgundy & Pink Ties

For the sake of simplicity we’re grouping the ‘reds’ into one category. This includes brown, salmon and coral. The short answer is red ties match a blue suit better than any other suit colour. The red tie blue suit combo is also a favourite of Donald Trump. It’s known as the ‘power look’. Wear it with pride in the workplace, however if you want to be a touch more discreet and relaxed then we recommend pink, coral, brown or burgundy.

Wearing A Blue Suit With & Black Or Grey Tie

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Do You Wear Brown or Black Shoes With A Blue Suit? The Answer Is Simple…

Brown or black is the question. Honestly, there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to this. We would recommend brown over black if your suit is a lighter colour. If your suit is dark or navy blue then a very dark brown or black shoe is better. Brogues, monk straps, oxford or loafers will be the styles of choice. Ensure they have a nice shine and a more rounded shape.

Men’s Blue Suit FAQ

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