Ordering tailored clothes online can be daunting. At AskOkey, we pride ourselves on making the online bespoke process as seamless and efficient as possible. With only a few simple steps on your end, we will create the most comfortable garments you’ve ever owned whilst looking like a king. Want a quick run-down on our process?
Not everyone wants, or needs to want, a three-piece striped grey suit, or a bold plaid jacket. And, not everyone can really pull it off. If you work as a web developer, a grey chalk stripe flannel number is probably not going to suit you, though life does have its fair share of surprises. What
Returning to our discussion of the Golden Age, and why we think of the 30s as a pinnacle period in menswear, let’s look at what happened during the 30s and how that might have influenced our perceptions of its typical styles. The 1930s saw the intersection of advances in tailoring (drape, principally) with social trends
When it comes to building a wardrobe that speaks quiet confidence and lasting style, few investments are more worthwhile than an Egyptian cotton shirt (at least one). Known for its exceptional softness, strength, and breathability, Egyptian cotton has long been the gold standard for gentlemen who value comfort and elegance. Shirts made from these extra-long
Ordering tailored clothes online can be daunting. At AskOkey, we pride ourselves on making the online bespoke process as seamless and efficient as possible. With only a few simple steps on your end, we will create the most comfortable garments you’ve ever owned whilst looking like a king. Want a quick run-down on our process?
The AskOkey design team draws inspiration from historical sources – this is probably well known to our customers and community members; so what are these sources? The 1930s is commonly referred to as the golden age of menswear. Why? The answers vary depending on your views of design and your opinion of past eras, but
In a recent podcast, Proff and Pete opened this topic. Proff’s suggestion was that cavemen wore hides (plain or fur on). Pete’s view was that they probably wove their clothes out of linen, leather being difficult to treat given the rather limited range of tools available. Let’s dig into this a bit more. Neolithic man
When did men start wearing belts? And when did they stop wearing braces? It happened, but why and when? The answer is, they didn’t. Braces have gone in and out of fashion over the last 80 years but have always remained in the backdrop. The picture below, taken from an American 1940s catalogue, shows men
What is the proper width for a tie? Probably not one of life’s crucial questions, but a couple of minutes on the subject will not count as a complete waste of time. Tie width is historically flexible: wide or narrow in the 1910s, Wider in the 1920st till the 1940s, narrow again in the 1950s
The pocket square is a handkerchief, usually made of silk or a silk blend and worn in the breast pocket of a jacket. Chosen in the right colour for your outfit, it can add dash of elegance to a jacket or suit. Our AskOkey purple-floral motif pocket square below pairs well with a navy or
Not necessarily everyone’s first choice for bespoke clothing reading matter, and not usually top-of-mind, as they say, but a critical component of the whole. Let’s start with linings. A jacket’s lining affects the structure and shape of the garment, and a well-made lining will make the jacket last longer and wear better. Linings are traditionally
Braces Braces, known in America as “suspenders”, are one of the unsung heroes of menswear – always there in the background (traditionally, covered by the waistcoat), never mentioned, or at least not often discussed. And they have changed very little over the years. First noted in the 18th century, they were called “bretelles”, and have
As the weather starts to cool off, or, if you live north of the Mediterranean, your wardrobe gives up its pullovers, particularly on days off. And what do you find? Solids, possibly, a fair-isle pattern, sleeveless pullovers and big, hefty crew-necked items suitable for wearing on the deck of a yacht. All of them have
This past week, we released our very first app, Color Genie. With the support of our fans, it managed to become the #1 Lifestyle app in 78+ countries! For those out of the loop, Color Genie is a guide to mixing color combinations for classic dress. At this stage, we hope everyone’s had a chance
Ordering your first bespoke suit is something to celebrate, but what about ordering your first cloth? A thrilling experience that brings a new definition to self-expression. Today, AskOkey has made this experience a living reality. At AskOkey we tend to favour radical steps, so we decided to leap headfirst and design our own custom cloth