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Stories, guides and news from the SANVT team — on fit, materials and the everyday pieces we make.
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While it is natural to adapt your choice of jacket to each season, this is usually not the case with pants. The range of jeans within the warderobe usually remains the same all year round or hardly varies at all. However, this... Read storyInspiration · December 16, 2024
Jeans vs. Heavyweight Chino: Best pants for Men in Winter
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The festive season around Christmas often comes with a side of questionable fashion choices. From ugly Christmas jumpers to the hand-knitted horror your great-aunt insists you wear, it’s a sartorial minefield. But what if this year, you leave the tacky to the... Read storyInspiration · December 3, 2024
The Black Edit: Christmas Dinner Outfits
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Turtlenecks and crewnecks are timeless winter staples that can be styled in a variety of ways throughout the season. While many love the cozy warmth of a high turtleneck—especially during colder months—others may find it less comfortable. Wondering which style... Read storyInspiration · November 26, 2024
Rollneck vs. Crew Neck Sweater - When to wear each type of sweater
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We love sweater season. But when those crisp autumn breezes turn into proper winter winds, a regular sweatshirt just doesn’t cut it. You need something warmer – especially for your neck. Enter: the turtleneck. Once the signature look of Steve... Read storyInspiration · October 22, 2024
How to Style a Roll Neck Sweater
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When the weather’s grim, dressing up can often feel like a chore. Your favorite suede shoes? Forget about it. Light chinos? Not today. But despair not! There’s one reliable combo that never lets you down, no matter how moody the... Read storyInspiration · September 27, 2024
How to Style a Hoodie with Jeans
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Gentlemen, sweater season is upon us! Colder months not only bring out the sweaters, they also tend to drain the colour right out of our wardrobes. Have you ever noticed how as the sun fades, we fall into a predictable... Read storyInspiration · September 19, 2024
How to Style a Beige Sweater
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Dark colours in winter and light colours in summer - in the two ‘main’ seasons, the choice of colours for your outfit is clear. But what about the in-between seasons? SANVT gives helpful tips for choosing clothes in spring and autumn. In... Read storyInspiration · August 26, 2024
What colors suit the In-between seasons?
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The Breton stripe shirt, or la marinière, has long been a staple amongst the French, embodying a fresh, nautical, and effortless style. For more than 150 years, it was a common sight aboard the ships of the Marine Nationale along the... Read storyInspiration · August 8, 2024
The History of Breton Stripes
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Have you ever worn a black polo shirt in the summer? While you might rightfully believe that black fabrics attract more heat and are therefore unsuitable for summer, polo shirts are functional essentials initially designed for athletic activities like polo... Read storyInspiration · August 7, 2024
How to Style a Black Polo Shirt?