Quotes that elevate men’s fashion!

Don’t you think it is wonderful that a man has his own philosophy as well as technique when it comes to how he dresses and his fashion style? In this issue, we will pick up hints for men’s dressing from quotes by fashion designers, novelists, scholars, and many other great men.

“It is at least a convincing fact that dress does not necessarily make the man, but it does give him confidence and satisfaction.” by George Frazier

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A quote from George Frazier, an American journalist and jazz and men’s fashion critic and writer. When it comes to the game of men, you want to look confident in your best suit.

” A tie walks into a room one step ahead of the person wearing it.” by Sir Hardy Amis

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A quote from Sir Hardy Amis, founder of the London luxury brand HARDY AMIES, known for having created the dress for Queen Elizabeth II and the costumes for Stanley Kubrick’s film ” 2001: A Space Odyssey. It simply expresses the fact that when it comes to suiting up, one cannot be too fussy about one’s tie. Related link: regimental striped ties are misleading!

“‘Dressing well is learning. It is like learning a sport. It requires repetition. Every day you think about what to wear.” by Masakatsu Ochiai

“Anyone who wants to be fashionable must be prepared to become an expert at tennis or golf.” by Mr. Masakatsu Ochiai

“I decide how to wear a suit. It is a vice of Japanese men to seek advice from their wives or girlfriends, who have no idea what kind of workplace and with what kind of people they are doing business.

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This is an excerpt from a quote by Masakatsu Ochiai, known as a leading figure in the men’s fashion world who worked for the Japan Times and then as a clothing critic. He is internationally recognized for his insight into classic attire, including being the first Oriental to win the Classico Italia Grand Prix.

“The point of fashion is not the clothes themselves, but rather the way they are put on.” by Balzac

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A quote by Balzac, a leading novelist of 19th century France. Balzac was famous for his uninhibited relationships with women and his love of society, and he used the name of his favorite tailor as a substitute for his account in his works. It is evident that he was creative in the way he dressed, which is inseparable from the social world.

“If you are looked back at by an Englishman, it is not because you are neatly dressed, but because you are “too disciplined. (Too conventional, too tight, too trendy, etc.)” by Brummel

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Known as ” Brammel the Fashionable,” he was an authority on fashion dandyism in 19th century England. As can be seen from the above quotes, he was cynical and critical of flamboyant and excessive dressing.

“The word classic sounds like an old fashion term, but for me it is the opposite. I believe that clothes should be worn for years without being changed.” by Yves Saint Laurent

Fashion will wear out, but style is eternal. But style is eternal.

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Yves Saint Laurent, also known as “the king of mode,” is a famous fashion dandy. Not only the clothes he produces, but also he himself has attracted attention throughout the ages as a fashion icon. Mode and classicism” are often spoken of as opposing axes. It is a very interesting fact that the emperor of the mode world regarded the classics as important.

“You can spend as much money on your appearance as your wallet will allow, but don’t spend it on gaudiness or flamboyance. Avoid showiness and wear good quality clothes. Clothing reveals your character. The French upper classes are born experts in this field.” by Bolognius in Shakespeare’s Hamlet

A line from Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet. The words of Bolognius, the chamberlain, to his son. It is unclear exactly whether the author himself thought so, but it is an act that reveals Shakespeare’s thoughts on dressing.

“Most people mistake dressing well for dressing fashionably. Dressing well means, first of all, choosing clothes that fit you. Secondly, you must wear the right clothes for your body. And finally, you have to add your own personal style.” by Alan Flusser

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It is a quote from Alan Flasser, who is not only a designer and stylist, but also a popular boutique owner in New York City. He is also famous for his book ” The Theory of Orthodox Dress.”

” You can tell if a person pays attention to his clothes by looking at his shoes. by George Fraser

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George Fraser, a British social anthropologist. He is also known for his dandy way of dressing and his beard. “Fashion starts from the feet up.”

“People who truly express their individuality, not just in the field of fashion, wear things differently or dress differently. Even if they are not wearing top-mode ( cutting-edge fashion ) clothes, even if they are wearing a T-shirt, they give off an atmosphere that says, ‘ This person has something. If what he or she is wearing is new, what he or she is wearing will also look new. Fashion is something that includes the content of the person wearing it.” by Rei Kawakubo

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A quote from Rei Kawakubo, founder and owner-designer of ” Comme des Garcons,” a solitary brand with enthusiastic followers all over the world. A connotation that only a charismatic person who is leading the top mode could have.

“The principle of fashion is to please people’s eyes. It is not for oneself. It is to care for others. That’s why I hate people who are obsessed with fashion, and people who take pride in their ignorance, saying, ‘ I don’t know anything about fashion,’ are nothing but lazy.” by Yohji Yamamoto

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These are the wise words of Yohji Yamamoto, founder of the iconic Japanese prêt-à-porter brand ” Yohji Yamamoto. After graduating from Keio University, Yohji Yamamoto worked at Bunka Fashion College before launching his own brand. The following are excerpts from his rebellious remarks.