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If there were a single theme to characterise men’s fashion in the past decade, it would be the relaxation of dress codes. The modern man gets to look put together and sophisticated, without the standard suit and tie. Casual is now king, to the extent that a garment as unabashedly laid-back as the jogger pants get to enjoy the staple status. While originally, joggers were deemed suitable only for the gym, the rise of athleisure wear has made them the ideal legwear for pretty much any occasion (except for a job interview, of course!). Provided, you know the sartorial rules....

As the famous author Leigh Bardugo once wrote, ‘It’s just another weapon. Its power depends on who wields it.’ No adage can be more relevant when describing a t-shirt. In the uninitiated hands, a t-shirt is well…a t-shirt, usually worn thoughtlessly above the same pair of jeans. However, in the hands of imaginative and fashion-forward, a t-shirt can be a sartorial weapon capable of turning heads, and making you the centre of attention for any setting, be it work or play. So if you’re bored of how basic your t-shirt ensembles look, here are some tips to help you make...

Modern Athleisure - A Game Changer in Men’s Fashion Athleisure is the free pass to constant comfort. It keeps you comfortable throughout the day while ensuring your fashion game is on point. The trend of athleisure for men has seen a boom recently with men realising that they can look good and feel good effortlessly, at the same time. With premium clothing brands such as Merchant Marine, leading the way with their subtly influenced and sophisticated collection, the trend of athleisure is here to stay. Let’s take a look at how athleisure is changing men’s fashion and all the faux...

Tricks to Choose the Right Boxer Shorts When it comes to choosing a pair of boxer shorts, the fit and comfort are the two most important factors you need to consider. A pair of boxer shorts that doesn’t fit well can ruin your look and the effort you put in when dressing up. With all sorts of fabrics and styles available in the market and new brands making their way, choosing a pair of boxers that feel awesome isn’t easy. But, when you visit Merchant Marine, you can find boxer shorts that are comfortable, fits well and trendy. To make...

A Style Guide to Wear Denim at Work A pair of denim is no longer restricted to casual outings and fieldwork. With open work culture, offices are allowing denim at workplaces as a part of their easy-going corporate culture and employee-centric approach. With premium brands such as Merchant Marine offering a collection of cool and stylish denim in different colours and fit, you can definitely find something that meets your needs. However, if you are planning to wear a pair of denim to work, there are some basic mantras that you need to follow so that you don’t look out...

Love White Shirts? Here are some Casual Ways to Style a White Shirt A white shirt might seem simple and plain, but is a wardrobe essential. The simple and sophisticated piece of clothing can make you stand out provided you know how to pair it the right way. In fact, you can never go wrong with a white shirt. Whether you are going for an office meeting or a casual day out with friends or a date night, transform your outfit with a white slim fit shirt. While you can always visit Merchant Marine, a premium menswear brand, to choose...

No conversation around men’s bottom-wear can be deemed complete without mentioning chinos or chino pants – lightweight twill pants available in a wide spectrum of colours. While jeans – the usual go-to bottom-wear outfit for men – come in diverse cuts, chinos have an edge in terms of colour. Though a dressier option than denims and khakis, chino pants are characterized by versatility and adaptability. However, styling chinos the right way is necessary for a suave and sophisticated look. So, in this blog, we are here to dispense some real sound fashion tips to help you style and colour-coordinate your...

Autumn, a cross between the effervescence of summer and reticence of winter, is almost here and fashion-forward men must begin reading their wardrobe accordingly. This isn’t as easy as it sounds. While we all know a tip or two about warm colours and layering up, following these doesn’t always end up in success. We don’t of course mean procuring a whole new autumn-exclusive wardrobe. The season of fall comes year after year and great fall fashion is overwhelmingly about reinvention, reinterpretation, and experimentation.  Here are four wardrobe staples that every man owns – or must own at any rate –...

A crew-neck T-shirt is a round neck T-shirt with short sleeves and no buttons. Super-comfortable and incredibly versatile, the crew-neck t-shirt is a timeless wardrobe staple that enjoys a measure of indispensability in the modern man’s wardrobe. Often regarded as a great base item, it can just as well be worn on its own. If you love sporting this no-frills, unpretentious piece of clothing, you may as well learn to look amazing in it. Here are five brilliant tips for styling a crew-neck T-shirt: With Slim-Fit Blue Jeans for an Iconic Look Slim-fit blue jeans, like crew-neck tees, are a...

Shirts, the centrepiece of a man’s attire, can single handedly make or break your look. There are several aspects that define a shirt, namely the fit, fabric, colour, comfort, and print. With so many different varieties of shirts available on the market today, choosing is hardly a breeze. You might choose a shirt that’s incredibly comfortable, but the colour may not suit you, or pick the right fit and colour, only to go wrong in terms of the print. Even within each of the defining categories, there are multiple factors such as complexion of the wearer and occasion at play....