The Journal

Notes on cloth, construction, occasion, and the art of dressing well.

Suit Jacket Lining: Everything You Need To Know

Custom suits, in comparison with their off-the-rack and made-to-measure cousins, possess the innate ability to stand out in both concrete and abstract ways, from the materials that go into them to the finer points of style that shine through as a result of closer measurements and better color pairings. Regardless of the type of suit you might have been eyeballing to add to your wardrobe's rotation, paying closer attention to the lining of the jacket will put you miles ahead of other professionals who rush into purchasing something based on visual aesthetics alone.

Style

Laced vs. Unlaced Dress Shoes: Personal Preference and Practicality

When it comes to formal attire, there's a lot of emphasis placed on the sort of shoes you wear, and this is no accident. Although the saying goes that you should never judge a book by its cover, shoes can say a lot about how people carry themselves, in both the literal and abstract sense

Cloth

Pros and Cons of Silk Shirts

Like custom suits themselves, dress shirts are offered in a variety of materials, each of which has its perks and drawbacks. Silk shirts can exude a particular shine and brashness that is somewhat lacking in other types of materials.

Style

Special Considerations for Bow Ties, Outside The Tuxedo Realm

It's no surprise that neckties dominate the top of the accessory market, and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future. While stylistic aspects of the necktie have fluctuated throughout the years, ranging from skinnier ties to wider knots, its place in formal wear is as ubiquitous as the white dress shirt.

This month, we’re thinking about the difference between a suit that fits and one that belongs to you. Notes on cloth, construction, occasion, and the quiet details that make it personal.
— ENZO

Style

Staying Cool This Summer: The Best Custom Suits and How To Beat The Heat In Style

While staying comfortable in your professional attire during the summer heat isn't always an easy thing to do, it's not entirely impossible, either. Staying cool this summer in your formal attire can be achieved in a variety of ways, some of which don't even require you to forego the jacket and tie.

Cloth

Designing A Suit That's All Your Own

When you go custom, you're not just getting a suit that fits perfectly. Compared to many other manufacturers and retailers out there, it's easy to see that with Enzo Custom, you have the ability to truly design a suit that's all your own, from each stitch of fabric down to the size of your trouser pockets.

Style

Breaking Tradition Without The Belt: Styles That Work (And Some That Don't)

Just like most other fashion accessories, belts also serve both a functional and stylistic purpose, adding extra trouser support Along with a visual complement to the rest of a person's ensemble. Although there are several pros and cons of each type of support system, choosing belts over suspenders and vice versa is always going to come down to a matter of personal preference.