The Journal

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

The Future of Formal and Casual Office Dress

As far as anyone can tell, the New Normal is here to stay, at least for a while. With more people working from home than ever before, dress codes in many business circles across the globe have tended to skew toward the casual side, even in cases where people are still expected to show up to a physical office. In spite of this, standards of professionalism haven't fallen by the wayside, and dressing the part for whatever industry you're working in is as important as it ever was.

Style

Keeping Your Professionalism Up For Zoom Meetings and Videoconferences

Zoom meetings, Skype chats, and videoconferences are all the rage these days, especially as many of us are stuck—or gifted with, rather—working from home. While many in the professional world are already familiar with these services, some still struggle with these emerging technologies, especially since there isn't a universally accepted code of etiquette as there is with phones, emails, and texts, other than being generally polite as you would otherwise.

House Notes

Holiday Parties and Holiday Photos in the New Normal

Thanksgiving is here, and Christmas is just around the corner. While in years past this was a time for large holiday gatherings across the country, this year is bound to be a little different with the ongoing pandemic still in full swing. However, this does not mean that all gatherings need to be foregone. There are still ways to get together with friends and family safely, and even if your holiday gatherings plan on being on the smaller side, there will likely be tons of opportunities to capture those precious moments on camera. In this article, we'll touch on the several ways you can dress your best for holiday photo opportunities, no matter what dress codes your family or friends decide to run with.

Style

Benefits Of Suspenders: Not Just For The Tuxedo

Over the years, we've seen quite a few fashion trends come and go. Some have stood the test of time, others faded away almost as soon as they were introduced, and a few have gone through periodic ebbs and flows. We're just glad that tuxedos haven't changed too much since their introduction, and that no one up to this point has been crazy enough to attempt pairing a belt with one, because let's be honest. There is absolutely no way anyone could make that look cool, or even simply not ridiculous and out of place. While there is definitely a hard-line rule keeping belts off the table for tuxedos, the same can't be said for suspenders when it comes to suits, even though they are more associated with the tux these days.

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

Cloth

College Admissions and Job Interviews: Is A Suit Too Much?

It's a question that's been hotly debated in not only the fashion world but also the professional one. And depending on who you're talking to and what field they work in, you'll probably get a different answer.

House Notes

Etiquette in the New Normal

It's an unfortunate reality we all have to face. COVID-19 is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future, and as a result many common etiquette practices have been drastically altered and in some cases, all but abandoned. Handshakes have been replaced by elbow taps, standards of dress have been relaxed, and reliance on digital means of communication has skyrocketed.

Cloth

A Brief Rundown Of The Manufacturing And Tailoring Process

When we move away from the realm of custom bespoke tailoring, much has in fact changed in the way in which suits are made. Starting with the Industrial Revolution, many garments could be mass-produced, saving time, energy, and ultimately cost to the customer making a purchase. In any case, while there are several different routes a suit might take from the raw materials to the customer's person, it all starts with the fabric.