Jamie Foxx might just be the most brilliant man in Hollywood.Actor, singer/songwriter, comedian, television presenter, record producer, entrepreneur… There are few celebrities as prolific or multi-talented as the 53-year-old Texan, who can’t seem to put a foot wrong. Until today, it seems.Posting on Instagram to help promote Privé Revaux – a sunglasses brand he co-founded that’s fast become a favourite of celebrities like Cara Delevingne and Jennifer Lopez – Foxx shared a rather inspired outfit: a purple, monogrammed tracksuit under a black, fur-lined parka.Here’s the kicker: you’d think that an ‘H’ monogram would mean it’s probably a Hermès piece, but Hermès doesn’t make men’s tracksuits. Indeed, we can’t figure out where the tracksuit’s from. So what’s the deal – is it a fake?

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If it was fake, he’d hardly be the first celebrity to be caught out wearing counterfeit luxury clothes or accessories. Jaden Smith and Justin Bieber have both been outed for wearing fake Louis Vuitton in the past, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently owned up to wearing a fake TAG Heuer watch in his youth.Chances are it’s not a fake – it’s just not Hermès. We reckon the tracksuit’s probably a bespoke job from Henry Couture, a Paris-based Nigerian tailoring outfit that’s received co-signs from other celebrities like UK rapper Stormzy and South African TV personality Kat Sinivasan. With prices for their tracksuits in the 800 USD range, Henry Couture might not be Hermès but it’s distinctly luxurious.So settle down, style fans – Jamie Foxx isn’t rocking anything fu-fu.RELATED: Conor McGregor Confirms 2020’s Comfiest Fashion Trend With $3,400 Tracksuit TeaseFoxx’s most recent leading role as the voice of Joe Gardner in the Disney/Pixar animation Soul has been widely lauded. Released on Christmas Day and only on Disney’s new streaming service, the 2020 film has broken streaming numbers and garnered critical acclaim.Foxx is also set to star in the upcoming sports comedy flick All-Star Weekend, which he is also directing, as well as the upcoming as-of-yet untitled third Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man film.

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Forget the rumours he’s leaving Madrid this year. What matters right now is that Sergio Ramos is focussing on maintaining his world-class physique as a central defender, by working out like an absolute demon.The Real Madrid captain, whose contract expires this summer, yesterday took to Instagram to showcase an innovative leg workout – one which will leave the lower appendages of any mere mortal brave enough to try it quivering for days.“Training session finished and ready to watch my team play,” Ramos captioned the video. In the clip, Ramos can be seen using three trampolines of varying inclines, set up in front of a vertically inclined crash mat, propped up against a wall.

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If that sounds overly complicated… it gets worse (or at least, harder). Not only do you have to commandeer a section of your local gym large enough to set up your equipment like this, but you also have to actually do the workout.If you have the stomach legs to mimic this bit, here’s how to do it. Once you have set up your equipment as Ramos has above, repeatedly jump from the crash mat down to the middle trampoline, always starting on one leg and landing on the other.Though the clip only shows Ramos working out one leg, it is advisable to then switch, building muscle (and stability) equally between your legs. This workout targets muscles such as the glutes, hamstrings, quads and calves, as well as your core.Building brawn is crucial for protecting against knee injuries. Not only does this workout mimic the same kind of fall which commonly ruptures football and NBA players’ ACL’s (see: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Derrick Rose), but it makes great sense in this instance because Ramos last month suffered a knee injury which saw him leave Real Madrid’s January clash with Athletic Bilbao wrapped in a bandage and limping.This would also explain why Ramos can be seen with a black supportive bandage around the knee he is training in the above video.The 34-year-old legend must avoid a crucial (or cruciate) injury to his knee at all costs if he wants to continue in the upper echelons of the sport for as long as possible, following in the footsteps of the likes of 36-year-old Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini, who continues to defend against some of the best players in the world.

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Though Swedish sensation Zlatan Ibrahimovic recently proved anything is possible with the right training and mindset, recovering from an ACL injury which he sustained playing for Manchester United in the English Premier League in 2017, spending a couple of years in America, and now playing again in the big leagues with AC Milan, he also proved how quickly a big club can drop you.Speaking of the Red Devils, Ramos is rumoured to want to leave Real Madrid and join Manchester United at the end of this season, with Give Me Sport reporting, “The legendary centre-back’s contract expires in the summer and it doesn’t look as if the two parties will agree a new deal.”

“Ramos joined Los Blancos from Sevilla in 2005 and has since established himself as one of the greatest defenders of all time… The 34-year-old has won 22 major trophies at the club, including five La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues.”

“He’s still one of the best in the business and should he depart the Spanish capital in due course, Real Madrid are really going to miss him.”So long as he continues providing us with workout inspiration, we wish him luck wherever he goes. The big question now is: which club has the financial muscle to pick up his alleged €24 million gross salary demand?

Watch Sergio Ramos destroy his biggest workouts below.

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There is a God. All those winter mornings you forced yourself out of bed and off to the gym despite the horrendous chill are finally paying off. Your quads have been trained to perfection, and now it’s time to reward them for their hard work with a brand-new pair of stylish shorts. One problem: how do you wear shorts?

More than just pulling them up around your legs, there’s an art to picking the right ones to accentuate your pins and personal style in the right way. There will be those who doubt the sartorial sophistication of shorts, but to them we say leg it.

It’s really not difficult. Just remember the Goldilocks rule: not too long (they’re not capri pants), not too short (Stereosonic came and went, bro), just right.

Ok, so you probably still have a lot of questions like:

• How baggy is too baggy?
• How many pockets can I rock?
• What should I wear on top?
• To sock or not to sock?
• Are cargo shorts still in? (Hint: they were never in.)
• Are cut-off jorts ok? (Did you really need to ask?)

Instead of writing a dissertation on the subject, we’re going to let you see for yourself as we explain to you the different types of shorts men can wear and how to pull it off via a gallery of guys rocking cool shorts.

Linen Shorts

Shorts don’t have to fall between either gym shorts, boardies or cotton. Another variation of the short perfect for warmer weather is the linen short. The material is synonymous with summer suiting as it’s highly breathable, light and presents a great texture. It’s no surprise then that the linen short has grown beyond its suiting confinements to populate more common menswear staple pieces like bomber jackets, casual shirts and of course, shorts. Guys like Venroy in Sydney currently make linen shorts.

Bermuda Shorts

Bermuda shorts are known as walk shorts or dress shorts which are considered semi-casual. They most commonly come in cotton with a variety of prints and tones but can also be found in denim variations. The hem, which is the bottom leg hole, can be cuffed or un-cuffed and usually sits about 1-inch or 2.5cm above the knee. You’ll also often find them paired with suits during the warmer seasons.

Swim Shorts

We’re not talking about classic board shorts here. The modern swim short is much more refined and fitted closer to the legs. The result isn’t tight but tailored with the added benefit of functionality – think flexibility, quick-dry traits and great colours and patterns. The right swim shorts also means they can also double as a casual lunch item. Labels like Orlebar Brown make great examples.

Long Shorts

Long shorts are made for the super casual days. Whilst in the past they were made popular by skater kids, these days the long short is a bit more refined and sophisticated thanks to the introduction of premium fabrics. As such, you’ll often find them both at your local skate park and at fashion shows in vastly contrasting forms. The silhouette is there but the finish is completely different. Long shorts need to extend past the knees to be considered long shorts.

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Post Malone is one of the music industry’s most unlikely success stories… As well as an unlikely men’s style icon.The boozy, vibrato-voiced rapper and singer/songwriter is easily one of the most popular hip-hop artists worldwide. Covered head to toe in tattoos and famously quite a grungy dude, Post Malone (real name Austin Post) also boasts one of the most unique fashion senses in the ‘biz – just as home in a Western-style suit and cowboy hat as he is in baggy streetwear and slides. Hell, the dude even has his own collaboration with Crocs.Speaking of brand collaborations, his latest one has also revealed a new look for the 25-year-old Texan. Posting to Instagram to promote energy drink brand Monster, Post showed off a new ‘Caesar cut’ hairdo, some big Gothic earrings and a Saint Laurent leather jacket while relaxing in the glow of a recording studio.It’s a surprisingly mature, dapper look for the sometimes very boyish rapper – and reveals how this once-maligned haircut is becoming cool once again.

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The Caesar cut, named after the look favoured by Ancient Roman emperors (but more commonly rocked by ‘roadmen’ and rascals across the Atlantic) enjoyed a brief style renaissance in the 90s, when it was rocked by celebrities like George Clooney and, rather appropriately, Eminem – another ludicrously famous white rapper.In recent years, however, the Caesar cut has fallen by the wayside, with the most famous supporter of the hairdo being Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Zuck’s version of the cut is notoriously awful, the billionaire even being publically roasted by a United States Congresswoman for his questionable style, Mashable reports.RELATED: I Got Brad Pitt’s ‘Fight Club’ Haircut & Now I Deeply Regret ItBut Post’s new hairdo is no ‘Zuck cut’. Instead, it’s a masterclass in how to execute the Caesar cut properly. It frames his face nicely, not exposing too much forehead, and has a nice, blended edge. Post’s nicely trimmed facial hair compliments the haircut well too: it makes him look youthful, but not boyish, which is the big trap the Caesar cut can fall into (case in point Zuck). Although Post’s huge number of face tattoos means he’s unlikely to even be confused with a schoolboy no matter what follicles he’s rocking…While he appeared on a smattering of singles last year – such as Justin Bieber’s Forever and Ozzy Osbourne’s It’s A Raid – Post hasn’t released any new music since his 2019 album Hollywood’s Bleeding. Instead, it seems he’s been focused on his side hustle, making wine: he recently announced that his successful rosé brand, Maison No. 9, is now available in the UK. Fingers crossed it comes Down Under, too (and that we might see some new music from him in 2021).

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The denim jacket has found its official place in contemporary wardrobes. Kicked on by our obsession with denim, the indigo-hued casual jacket takes on all those attributes we love so much about our favourite pair of jeans – hardy, effortless and masculine – and transports them to our top half.Available in any shade nowadays, the versatility of its wash and classic cut means it goes with a variety of casual and smarter looks, used inconspicuously for layering purposes or as the main feature when worn as traditional outerwear.

Essential Denim Jacket Style Tips

The denim jacket can easily be layered up as cold weather combatant in winter or left open and cool in spring. Whatever the season, here are some key style tips to consider:

• Keep the bottom layer of your outfit relatively fine or thin. This is particularly appropriate when layering the jacket over a knit – nothing chunky or thick-gauge, as the jacket won’t sit right.
• Vary texture between pieces, adding both depth and visual interest to your layering without the need for bold colours or prints.
• For double denim, follow the men’s style rule of going dark for the jeans and lighter for the top half. Unless you’re too cool like Zac Efron (see further down).
• Experiment with washes. Darker for night time and dressier occasions and lighter and worn out for summer and day time dressing.

Denim & Leather Jacket Combo

From male models to men’s style icons, the denim jacket remains a key rock n roll style piece for winter this season. Off-duty models and style editors paraded the denim jacket under black casual jackets. This looked like the leather perfecto, over a black snug jeans and a red breton shirt or a waxed coated, worn in shop coat paired with a black t-shirt, chinos and matte black shades. Styled dishevelled and effortlessly, both looks defeat the Americana western vibe typically punctuated by washed blue vintage denim.

Denim Jacket With A Coat

One of the chic-est ways to wear a denim jacket in winter is riffing on a summer nautical vibe with white chinos. Oliver Cheshire – a Brit fashion fellow alongside David Gandy and Jim Chapman – sets his denim jacket sailing between a navy roll neck sweater and dark tailored top coat, for a tonal, smarter way to wear the summer look.Instead of vintage denim, go for a seventies-blue jacket buttoned over a burgundy knit (much like a waistcoat), layered with a navy, soft-shouldered blazer and, again, white chinos. Inject some dark shades.

Denim Jacket With Chinos

The denim jacket has a job to do in the relaxed office place too. Replacing a blazer, a dark selvedge denim jacket in weighty indigo teams elegantly with khaki chinos, suede chocolate derbies and a crisp cotton dress shirt – no tie necessary, to flow with the informalities of the jacket.Elsewhere, slip a sharp shirt-and-tie combination under a vintage wash denim trucker, with wool trousers and chestnut monk shoes. It’s a great casual Friday or relaxed-dress-code-office outfit, ensuring the jacket sits snug, much like a blazer would. Goodbye, stuffy work-look.

Denim Jackets & Jeans

Daniel Craig and Zac Efron give a history lesson in denim jacket heritage. Enter double-denim. When he’s not playing James Bond, Craig laps up the mid-blue denim trucker jacket in a neat fit, a knit (in this case, the cardigan) breaking up the double-denim scene playing out. Notice the contrast in denim washes, Craig sticking obediently to the DD rules, light up top, dark below. The neckerchief is a set-your-look-apart touch that most men wouldn’t attempt to pull off, but pulled up right and punctuates your accessory game.Efron goes with shearling route, the sheepskin fluff adding a softness (and winter warmth) to the ultra-washed out jacket. Colour blocking with a black polo, the actor breaks the rules like a young buck should, closely matching his jeans to his jacket. It does work, as the jacket is roomy (not fitted) is worn open. Just add white tennis shoes for a sporty vintage vibe, or nubuck boots for something rugged.

Denim Jacket & A Shirt

When an occasion requires a shirt or polo shirt, don’t be afraid to pair these with your denim jacket. The shirt will work well with contrasting denim on top and bottom or chinos (blue, green or even white… yes, white). More recently you’ll see guys pairing their denim jacket with slim fit trousers (dressy ones) and a fitted shirt. Your shirt can be plain, plaid or even printed with floral or geometric patterns. We like the khaki chino, blue denim jacket and white shirt combination, otherwise a Saint Laurent inspired printed shirt, black denim jacket and black jeans will also work nicely.RELATED: The Best Denim Jackets For Men

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Colour is meant to be embraced in this world. With monotone minimalism sucking the vibrancy out men’s style in recent years, colour is finally returning to fashion’s cheeks.

Coordinating colours, like any act of fashion experimentation, is tricky. But it sets the stylish gent apart from the all-black fashion boy. The key is using tried and tested combinations that work any season, any time.

Embracing different shades of the rainbow (though not all at once), here are five foolproof and prover colour combinations to rock right now with ease and class.

Black & White

Black and white – separately – are deemed the rock of men’s fashion. And together, they are unshakeable. Pushed on by the athletic accent in fashion today, monochrome has never been so prominent, especially in casual and street wear.

Black should be your base colour, looking pitch perfect too – either as jersey cotton sweatpants (cuffed at the ankle) or waxed denim for a super sleek jean. Then take a white tee (longline to play on proportions just like Justin Bieber) and a leather perfecto or neoprene matte black jacket, to jog out the athleisure look.

To sex things up, take a thick cotton blazer and mandarin collared shirt, basing out with tailored pleat trousers on flat-front chinos, adding stark white sneakers to define all your black-and-white ensembles.

Maroon & Navy

Don’t be put off by maroon’s dirtiness. As the colour of the season, the brown-y purple teams perfectly with navy, replacing traditional red for a two-coloured ensemble that does away with any American flag references – or British royals.

For autumn, pull out your navy chinos or raw denim jeans (in a trouser-slim fit) and top the pants with a perfect fit v-neck sweater; a light cotton shirt underneath – cuff and unbuttoned collar neatly exposed.

Keeping the monarchy content, summer time separates sees burgundy lighten (just a little) forming a quasi-royal red under a brass buttoned double-breasted jacket with a mod paisley tie and Clubmaster sunnies.

The final touch? Dark brown leather shoes – a softer alternative to black.

Greyscale

While contrasting colour combinations are very much on-trend for the new season, tonal ensembles are a softer route to eye-catching style. For that, choose grey – collating a fluid wave of the smoky hue, particularly for smart tailored looks,

With a full-piece suit, select a herringbone fabric in mid-grey, placing the perfect fit jacket over a lighter grey marl tee. The speckled marl won’t take away from the ruggedness of the wool, adding white sneakers to complement the casual attitude shirt.

For a more sophisticated mood, take a mini-check blazer (with a more structured shoulder) in light grey and team the jacket with charcoal pants – pleated or flat-front depending on your style. A dark grey shirt is great for nights or a smokey tee for summertime ease. Tip: Keep the accessories black to add points of strength in the outfit – be it, watch band, belt, sunglasses or shoes.

White & Khaki

White is a symbol of warmer weather. And with khaki, the combination is a great option for both cooler and hotter climates – the earthy hue a more down-played colour than pastel and far from the nautical references of navy.

Keeping it comfortably sharp, team a khaki blazer in cotton or heavy linen or a relaxed fit white t-shirt and and slim with trousers. Then, accentuate the organic with a thin leather belt in brown and tassel loafers in your favourite shade of chocolate – milk or dark.

Meanwhile, the best fashion item has to be the trench coat. So if you’re stuck for khaki, pull out the iconic jacket and lighten it with a white top – button up, roll neck, or tee. Take your pick.

Blue & Green

“Blue and green should not be seen…” Not. While the atlas colours are said to be forbidden in the same space, the new season has other ideas.

For summer, think sky blues and sea greens, paired in bold colour blocks from the top the bottoms – for instance, cotton button shirting in muted emerald and dusty navy, basing the blue with camel suede shoes or (again) white sneakers.

For cooler weather layering, bring some print into the mix, working with a plaid or Breton stripe shirt (and optional navy undershirt) under a military shacket in khaki green – perfect for sundown evenings. Rich tan brogues – sans socks, ramping up the dishevelled layered styling.

Final Word

Sticking to monotone ensembles is safe and will only get you so far. Sure they have their place, but day after day you fall into the trap of wearing a uniform – a boring approach to style.

When colour blocking – with the aforementioned combos – break up the hues with leather belts, finely printed accessories (ties and pocket squares) and neutral coloured shoes. Always collate using favourite pieces.

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Listen up, civilian. Military style has proven it’s more than just a fleeting trend and moved on to become a classic look for men.

Rising to prominence during WWII, the aesthetic – made up of structured coats, muted hues and masculine combat prints – is a fusion of functional uniformity, but reimagined for today’s stylish gent.

Military pieces pop out of the fashion trenches each and every season and with every season comes a fresh take on a classic. Soldier up. This is how to pull off military style in a civilian world.

What Is Military Style For Men

Camo is just one of the popular ways of military styling, but it’s not the only one. The modern military drill is all about:

• Outerwear and topping tailoring and urban wear with a signature parka, pea or officer coat
• The boots: heavy duty versions of the Derby with traction soles or crepe
• The colour and pattern: This is the most striking element of military’s attack, launching shades of green, brown and khaki over trousers, shirts and tees, before going AWOL with reworked camouflage prints – in the most unlikely places

Read on to see a breakdown of these in finer detail.

Camo Jackets, Blazers, Tees & Chinos

Needing no introduction, camouflage is the go-to military print for men looking for a fashionable edge. While it may not be office-appropriate, camo does work for smart casual occasions. Examples can include pairing a faded camo-print tee under a navy blazer and then khaki chinos and white sneakers for a cool weekend look. Or replace the sneakers for army brown leather lace-ups – no socks with cuffs rolled.

Camo footwear fires-up an off-duty look, ranging from sliders to sneakers. Retro-style trainers with velcro tabs and suede panels complement the camo-pattern; pairing the footwear with more demure pieces like black slim-fit jeans and in a crisp white Oxford shirt. Then chuck on a parka for the cooler months. Military boots elevate the army games, especially with camo-print socks slightly exposed under roller chino cuffs.

Alternatively, see the visual examples above of how to integrate the print into your wardrobe. The secret? Never go full camo – keep it one camo piece at a time.

RELATED: 6 Unique Ways For Men To Wear Camo

Military Green Pea Coats

Outerwear is the most essential military style item and there are two main opponents this season: the pea and officer coat. The peacoat is associated with marines, and has fast become a modern essential. Made famous by Daniel Craig and Steve McQueen,  the double-breasted cut, matched with its sprawling, flared collar, fits nicely over a suit for work.

Elsewhere, the cropped coat offers a tailored edge to any t-shirt and denim outfit. Stick to muted hues such as navy, black or olive for this one, or camel for something softer.

The peacoat’s superior is the officer coat. The same in fit, silhouette and details, the officer is much more of a statement with its length and seething epaulettes, and serves as shield against the battery of winter’s chill.

Keep the details simple – never opting a print – and the brass buttons could easily be replaced for tonal ones to match the colour of the coat. Wear over cropped, woollen trousers with pleats and traction-soled Derby boots. If you look like you’re going to a dress party mix in tee up top and make sure the coat isn’t too oversized.

Military Green Suits

Green – in both khaki and olive shades – is the go-to colour for military style. The natural hues are a great replacement for black and navy, and should never by worn with camo-print, as it creates a rather fancy-dress military look.

Green suiting was a huge trend back at Pitti Uomo 88, and in olive shades – the earthiness of the colour aligning with natural fabrics such as linen. Separating a cotton suit is nice option too; teaming the jacket with a white tee and black cropped trousers in jersey over brogue Derbies.

Add a camo-print pocket square for an extra thematic kick with the blazer. Leave the trousers for an unbuttoned collared shirt in Seventies brown and add matching chocolates loafers.

The washed out denim – either as a jacket or tastefully ripped jeans – pairs well with khaki; selecting an army green tee under a bomber for more casual looks or a black trench coat to layer over an olive green shirt. Otherwise, go completely tonal, recruiting an olive tee and khaki chinos over taupe brown Chelsea’s in suede.

Military Green Parka Jackets

The foundation of this look is the parka. While it won’t protect you from gun fire, the hooded, floaty coat is a great winter layer. Types include fishtail and the more Eskimo fur-lined. And, this season is all about the raincoat parka or sports model in either matte rubber finish or satiny, nylon.

For a street chic appeal, chuck on a rollneck (key this season) and black cropped pants. Or exchange the rollneck for a striped sweater over skinny jeans and Derbies.

For mod work attire, the weightier parka in clean detail and design is ideal over suits. The militant hues pop over a light grey suit and black Derbies boots or Chelsea. Then don a trilby if you’re feeling very mod and up the ante with a charcoal, tweedy waistcoat for a tonal and textured grey three-piece suit.

Camo Pants, Chinos, Shorts & Trousers

Even military style has succumb to the sportsluxe trend conquering menswear right now. The sturdy militant trousers in relaxed silhouette become more tailored with cuffed ankles and elasticated waists.

Typical utilitarian details such as cargo pockets and thick cottons are replaced with metallic zips and synthetic fibres, accentuating the active notes.

Pair the neo-pants with military boots and a nice fit tee; opting for the half-tuck with a matching belt. For a layered look, tee-up a bomber jacket in sporty neoprene or nylon, adding airforce appeal; especially when paired with aviation sunglasses.

The same rules also apply to shorts – keep them fitted and roll the cuffs for a truly effortless summer look.

Key Military Style Pieces

Outerwear: Burberry is the go-to trench or grab a sporty rubber parka from Rains. Satiny bomber from Valentino or Louis Vuitton.

Pea coat from Dunhill, Dries Van Noten or Thom Browne and the field jacket comes care of Berluti and Belstaff. A waxed-coated parka goes well from Barbour.

Bottoms: Check out Sacai for woollen sturdiness, or Alexander McQueen for sporty, cropped ones in green with zip details. Camo-shorts from Neighborhood and khaki chinos from APC.

Shirt: Valentino does a subtle camo-button shirt and for an olive green tee check out Allsaints.

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Ah, the good old days – when you could throw your dress shirt in a crumpled heap on the floor and your mother would iron it back to perfection. Or the even better, even older days – when a valet would care for his gentleman’s togs and ensure they were always in first-class shape. Ever wondered how to iron a shirt?

The Lowdown: How To Iron A Shirt

Those times are long gone, but smart shirts remain a necessity and your options are limited. Buying new shirts every time the old ones get unwearable is expensive. Visiting the dry cleaner every few days is impractical. Which leaves just one alternative: learning to iron your own damn shirts.

If the idea is new to you, this guide is your primer. If you’re already somewhat adept, we hope you’ll find a fresh trick or two and soon become a master in the art of the iron.

What You Need

Luckily, a crisp shirt is only a few tools away, and none are particularly expensive or difficult to find.

The Iron

Duh. This might be the most obvious first step in the history of first steps. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune, but do avoid the $20 cheap-o you found in the bargain bin. An iron is worth investing in. Look for one with high heat capability – it’ll cut your ironing time in half, and some common fabrics require hotter temps in order to reform their shape. The soleplate should be solid, smooth, clean and made from a reputable material (steel, titanium coated, cast iron with aluminium). Finally, make sure it has an effective steam delivery system. Your more delicate fabrics will thank you.

The Ironing Board

Is it sturdy? Is it a comfortable height? Does it have a nice cover and pad? Buy it. Cost doesn’t matter, as long as you’re getting the basics you need. Pro tip: put a thick towel over the board if you want some extra padding for your shirt, or slip a piece of foil under the cover to reflect the iron’s heat back and iron both sides of the shirt at once (just beware of burning).

Water (And A Water Delivery Method)

Water in the iron is a must. Water = steam = an all-round happier ironing experience. If your iron doesn’t have a built-in steam function, get a spray bottle to spritz water over your shirt before ironing. A spray bottle (ideally not the same one) can also be used for starch when you want that extra crisp look.

A Towel

It’s not a necessity, but it can come in handy. A towel can be used as an ironing board pad, as mentioned above, or rolled inside sleeves as a makeshift sleeve board. At the very least, it can be used to clean up excess water sprayed on the garment.

The Steps

And now the real work begins. This is the part where you start thinking you should call your mother and thank her for all that selfless effort she put in over the years. The best way to iron a dress shirt is to break it down into its component parts:

Step 1 – The Collar

Pop it. Starting with the underside, iron from one point to the other. Press any stubborn wrinkles to the bottom, where they’ll be less visible. Then flip the shirt over and repeat on the outside.

Step 2 – The Cuffs

Unbutton the cuffs and lay them flat. Iron the inside first, then the outside, in a motion that moves the wrinkles to the edges of the fabric. Note: never iron over buttons, as it can leave an unsightly mark.

Step 3 – The Front

Beginning with the button side, manoeuvre the iron around the button area. Then work your way downward from the top of the shoulder and, when finished, repeat on the other side. If you have a placket, press the material under it with the iron point and then press over the top.

Step 4 – The Back

Iron the back inside-out. Your best bet is to apply maximum pressure for a short period of time, starting at the top and moving the iron down to the bottom.

Step 5 – The Sleeves

Save the best hardest for last. Your sleeves must be laying flat and smooth before they’re hit with the heat. A sleeve board ensures you’re not ironing two layers of fabric at once, making the task significantly less tricky. Take the sleeve by the seam and lay it out. Iron at the top of the sleeve and slowly work your way down to the cuff. Then turn the sleeve over and iron the back. Repeat for the second sleeve.

NOTE: Some say you should do the sleeves first. This is a personal preference. 

Step 6 – Hang It

Now hang the shirt properly – on a hanger, in a closet, not on the back of a chair – before you undo all your hard work, you animal.

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2020 wasn’t a particularly great year for fashion, with The Spicy Cough affecting nearly every facet of the fashion industry: supply lines, the viability of seasonal collections, runway shows, consumer confidence… Just about the only fashion item that has really been popping off has been face masks, with many brands scrambling to produce their own PPE since the start of the pandemic.Now, at the start of 2021, where we find ourselves with a number of viable vaccine candidates being gradually rolled out across the world and the global mood becoming more positive, fashion insiders are waiting with bated breath to see what the next breakout trend will be.Of course, no-one has a crystal ball. But there’s a style that’s been steadily gaining momentum over the last few years that’s noticeably accelerated over the last few months – with even haute couture labels paying attention and keen to craft collaborations that can harness this growing aesthetic.The style in question? 80s Americana. And we’ve got all the right ingredients brewing to make Americana the style that defines 2021.

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Let’s start by trying to nail down what 80s Americana is. The United States, as the world’s predominant cultural and economic superpower, has always had an outsized influence on the fashion world. Quintessential items of modern fashion such as denim jeans, browline glasses and bomber jackets are all American inventions, and many of the world’s most influential fashion brands are American. But you probably already know that.The 2010s was a decade defined by streetwear. Influenced by hip-hop, the 90s and revolving around athleisure brands, streetwear is also quintessentially American… And has also arguably reached its peak. When you’ve got even highly traditional haute couture names like Burberry, Lanvin and Louis Vuitton jumping onto the streetwear trend, you know it’s basically mainstream. The way the wind’s blowing is that the 80s (and even the 70s) are becoming far more of an influence on 2020s fashion – funny how these fashion cycles work.One of the few big fashion trends of 2020 was people investing in quality, comfortable basics over more formal or trendy styles during the COVID-19 crisis – quite an old-school mentality, all things considered. This is why 80s Americana is poised for further success – because the brands that define the aesthetic are brands that place a premium on quality.RELATED: Is Fashion F*cked? Experts Reveal Who Will Come Out On Top Post PandemicIt’s likely that consumers’ buying habits will continue to remain rather conservative into 2021, which will mean people will choose to invest in more timeless pieces. And 80s style is certainly pretty timeless…Let’s put it this way: if classic Americana is preppy and owes more to the 50s (your Ralph Laurens and Sperry Top-Siders) and streetwear is flashy and is inspired by the 90s (your Nikes, Off-Whites and Supremes) then 80s Americana is more rugged; more Western. Think workwear brands like Carhartt, Levi’s or Stan Ray, and timeless staples like Converses, Ray-Bans or Pendleton knits.For further inspiration (and evidence of how the trend is taking root), just look at these recent fashion collaborations for a sense of what the aesthetic is like.

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