Journal

A practical guide to wearing an ascot with confidence: the day cravat versus the formal ascot, how to tie one, what to pair it with, and the occasions that suit it.

Ascot and cravat are often used interchangeably, but the terms carry different meanings depending on where you are and what you are wearing. Here is the history, the real distinction, and how to wear each.

A practical, step-by-step guide to six ways for men to tie a silk scarf — from the simple drape and the once-around to the Parisian knot, the ascot knot, the reverse twist and the neckerchief.

A step-by-step gentleman's guide to seven classic pocket square folds, from the flat TV fold to the rose, with clear instructions and the occasions each one suits best.