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This post has been edited by jind86: Jul 3 2009, 11:08 AM

Untucked, untied.. uncool..

Source: GQ Magazine

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Roll up your sleeves, the right way

Source: GQ

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GQ Rules
From our fashion team, timeless bits of style wisdom to live by..

Click for 25 essential tips, secrets, and shortcuts guaranteed to improve your style..

http://men.style.com/gq/features/slideshow/v/110905GQRULES

This post has been edited by jind86: Feb 22 2009, 09:08 PM

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF STYLE
There are a few hard-and-fast rules for dressing well. Master these and you will possess the building blocks of great taste..

Thou shalt match your socks with your suit—and nine other sacred style imperatives..

http://men.style.com/gq/features/slideshow...806COMMANDMENTS

This post has been edited by jind86: Feb 22 2009, 09:07 PM

there's a clearer picture of the "roll up your sleeves the Italian way" here =)

i think you should pin this

yeah i'd possibly pin this up, but later, there's no worries bout it getting buried at the moment.. guys feel free to share articles/readings here =)

(i dont really know how to tie a tie so just sharing what i've learnt so far.. )

To tie the Half Windsor Knot, select a necktie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below:





1) Start with the wide end ("W") of your necktie on the right, extending about 12 inches below the narrow end ("N") on the left.





2) Then cross the wide end over the narrow end.





3) Bring the wide end around and behind the narrow end.





4) Then bring the wide end up.





5) Pull the wide end through the loop and to the right.





6) Bring the wide end around front, over the narrow end from right to left.





7) Again, bring the wide end up and through the loop.





8) Then, bring the wide end down through the knot in front.





9) And -- using both hands -- tighten the knot carefully and draw it up to the collar.

from http://www.tie-a-tie.net/halfwindsor.html

This post has been edited by hanhanhan: Feb 23 2009, 12:01 AM

tips for us young adults about ties.. (something i just learnt as well.. my dad only taught me the windsor knot and i've been using it thru high school until now. haha)




SHARP DRESSED MAN
Jim Moore, GQ Creative Director

"LeBron is doing something that a lot of guys do, which is a bit of a no, but I can understand why he did it. First of all the suit looks beautiful. I think it fits him really well. I think that his shirt and tie is probably a little bit old-manish for him. I like the French-cuff shirt, I love the cut of the shirt. Again, it looks like it’s a two-button, the grey looks fantastic on him. The width of the lapel is great. The shoulders aren’t too wide. I would just maybe – if he wanted to stay with a spread-collar shirt, maybe just do a darker tie with it and he should also be tying a four-in-hand knot not a windsor. He’s tying a knot that’s basically for – a windsor knot is basically for people over 50. It’s not even an age thing, it’s just a very old-fashioned thing. He should just tie it once around and through. I think what a lot of these guys are trying to do is create this bigger knot. Someone like LeBron, again a young guy, can go with a slim tie. The width of the tie seems great, I just don’t know if I would do this kind of pastel thing, because it looks a little businessy and a little older than he portrays himself."

from nba.com

just some diff collars on shirts n how to match ties with it..

1.


The Traditional Collar is the collar that you will find on most "standard" or store bought shirts. Although you can wear a neck tie with a Windsor or Half Windsor Knot, this collar has a smaller spread and is ideal for a Four In Hand Knot. A Traditional Collar with a neck tie using a Four In Hand Knot is a basic style that is very common with American executives. If you are not wearing a neck tie, there will be a slight spread with the collar but it should still be comfortable to wear.

2.


The Tab Collar is business collar and can only be worn with a neck tie. When determining the size of the tab to be used, we factor in the size of the Neck itself. We will normally cut smaller Necks with a 3/4" tab and larger Necks with a 1" tab. That gives the customer enough flexibility to choose the Tie Knot that is most appropriate. If you want to "squeeze" the tab sides together a Four In Hand Knot is probably most appropriate.

3.


The Button Down Collar is as traditional as it gets. The Button Down Collar can be worn with a Neck Tie or it can be worn without in a more casual style. Because of the way the collar adjusts, you can wear any Tie Knot that you want but this would be another collar where a Four In Hand Knot is probably most appropriate. In a twist to the traditional Button Down Collar, we also offer an Inside Button Down Collar where the buttons are on the inside of the collar (invisible) and attach to a tab on the inside. What you end up with is similar to a Tab Collar where the collar halves are held down. You can see this Collar below.

4.


The Pin Collar - Straight Collar is another business collar where the neck tie gets squeezed between the collar halves. Instead of using a tab to achieve that, a pair of holes are are cut into the collar so that a Tie Pin can be thread between the halves and keep the spread small. The Tie Pin has to be purchased by you, we do not sell or provide them. This collar is not appropriate for wear without a neck tie. The type of knot that you use is up to you and the size of your Tie Pin, but a Four In Hand Knot is probably best.

5.


The Quarter Spread Collar is one of the larger spread collars that we offer, this is sometimes considered a more "European" collar. The Quarter Spread Collar is halfway between the Traditional Collar (little spread) and the Half Spread. On a Quarter Spread Collar it is more appropriate to use a Windsor Knot or a Half Windsor Knot. The fullness of these knots is going to help cover some of the spread at the Neck. These collars can be worn without a neck tie but you might find that the collar points will hang up on your collar bones and make the back of the Neck of your collar not rest flush with your Neck, but instead will bow out away from the back of your Neck.

6.


The Half Spread Collar has the largest spread that we offer, this is sometimes considered a more "European" collar. The Half Spread is cut so the spread looks somewhat vertical on your shirt. On a Half Spread Collar it is more appropriate to use a Windsor Knot or a Half Windsor Knot. The fullness of these knots is going to help cover some of the spread at the Neck. These collars can be worn without a neck tie but you might find that the collar points will hang up on your collar bones and make the back of the Neck of your collar not rest flush with your Neck, but instead will bow out away from the back of your Neck.

7.


The Inside Button Down Collar is the same as the standard Button Down Collar except the buttons are placed inside the collar. A tab is also added to the inside of the collar so that they can attach to the buttons. This way you can have the collar stay in the same position as the Traditional Collar but have the collar points stay close to the shoulder blades at all times. This collar is another option if you like the Tab Collar but do not like to "squeeze" the two halves of the collar together.

8.


The Small Spread Collar is another unique collar, it has very little spread with the collar halves coming almost straight down. The edges of the collar are rounded for a softer look. Their is a small space at the top of the collar for wearing a neck tie. This shirt should be worn with a neck tie. This collar is sometimes called a "Soprano Collar" or "Mafia Collar" or even a "Continental Collar" because it is worn on the European Continent.

from http://www.execshirts.com/dress-shirt-collars.htm

HOW TO BUY A LEATHER JACKET
A leather jacket is a long-term investment, so study up..

http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/slideshow/v/071508LEATHER

HOW TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS WARDROBE IN UNDER BUDGET
Hard times? No sweat..

http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/slideshow/v/021609BIZ

just some short guideline i read from AUGUST MEN on buttoning blazer..

"sometimes first

always second

never third"

erm.. they meant the buttons..

yes hanhanhan, it is a rule to always leave the lowest button undone..

Why do men never button the bottom button of your suit, sports jacket, vest or Cardigan sweater?

King Edward VII, “Bertie”, son of Victoria (1841 – 1910, King 1901 - 1910) was so heavy that he could not get the bottom button fastened on his vest or to be more historically kind, maybe he just forgot. His subjects taking it as a fashion statement followed his lead and today most men’s suits, sports jackets or vests are not designed to button the bottom button. The tradition of not buttoning the bottom button may have also come from the early waistcoats, which were very long. It may have been out of necessity of being able to walk that the bottom buttons were left undone.

This post has been edited by jind86: Feb 26 2009, 01:48 AM

Put "toe taps" on your leather-soled dress shoes. They will significantly increase the shoes’ life span.

Where do i get "Toe taps" in Malaysia

go to any good cobblers, i did mine in Bangsar Shopping Complex, there is a cobbler at the lowest ground.. but mine is placed with a thin layer of rubber underneath the shoe, it will give adequate protection as well as grip.. cost around RM50..

three important points on how to take care of your dress shoes:

1) always use a shoe tree when you are not wearing your shoes (it will help preserve its shape and increase life span)
2) put toe taps / rubber taps on your shoes (protects the shoe and for the rubber material, it will provide more grip)
3) polish your shoes regularly (restore the appearance of leather shoes and extending the footwear's life)

-Jin

This post has been edited by jind86: Feb 26 2009, 07:17 PM

Slim ties can be used for both formal and casual wear. Unless you’re a hard-core fashion guy who favors a super-skinny tie, stick with one that measures about two and a half to three inches at its widest point. It will be narrower than traditional ties, but not by too much. Tie one on and you’ll look modern and sophisticated.

I've actually had a number of people come up to me and go "Hey Jin, are slim ties suitable for office wear?". Yes they are, most guys mistaken slim for skinny ties; those are only suitable for casual wear and not for professional use, anything around 2 inches is categorized under skinny and any thinner will be followed by super-skinny.

Example of a slim tie:



How could you say the guy above does not look professional in his slim tie? =)

-Jin

This post has been edited by jind86: Mar 4 2009, 09:34 PM

Well the guys is well built and he has a model'esque face. Which many of us are not. I don't dig the hipster pants though. Those are either for hip hoppers or jeans wearers. Flat front pants are a must, because if you use pleat it would create fat girth or fa hip look. A no no.

well he is a model thats why lol.. i actually prefer pants to ride on my hips, im still not too used to pants which sits on the waste, so i actually like the look.. but anyways the main focus on the picture is about the tie =)

PROJECT UPGRADE: A GQ STYLE INTERVENTION

GQ’s fashion editors take to the streets and grab six dudes who could use a little bit—okay, a lot—of style help

In a world of puffy dress shirts, oversize suits, and clunky square-toed lace-ups, there’s plenty of room for improvement. GQ hit the streets of New York and found six real men with real problems—and supplied them with advice any guy can learn from.

http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/slideshow/v/021908UP

GQ PROJECT UPGRADE VIDEO

http://men.style.com/video/from-gq/from-ig...ade/14120010001

How to differentiate popular nike sneakers

What is the difference between Quickstrike, Hyperstrike, Tier 0, Tier 1

Levi's Fragment special collabs/releases

Levi's Fragment complete list of Crush Customized Denims

Nike special collabs - MEDICOM DUNKS

thanks yr support, I access them

10 TIES X 10 SHIRTS = 100 FOOLPROOF OPTIONS
You don’t need dozens upon dozens of shirts and ties if you know how to pair them

The key to building a wardrobe is maximum compatibility. These shirts and ties all go perfectly with each other.

http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/slideshow/v/081307TIES

amazing articles + facts

Project Upgrade

> Why casual doesn't have to mean schlumpy (for slightly bigger guys)..

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Added on July 3, 2009, 11:10 amzoom in to get a better view of the words

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any articles on how to properly roll up jeans/chinos?

it's not recommended to roll up jeans/chinos especially for those who are typically not that tall.. it shouldn't be too bad provided the pants itself is slim/skinny cut =)

anyway here's a great way to roll up your chinos:

http://men.style.com/details/fashion/slide...lay=false&cnt=1


This post has been edited by jind86: Oct 14 2009, 01:13 PM

Every day for two weeks, a new video that shows you, in sixty seconds, a money-saving style secret—hosted by GQ's style expert, Jim Moore.

http://www.gqrules.com/

Those interested can sign up for free =)

This post has been edited by jind86: Oct 14 2009, 01:13 PM

man....very2 gud articles...
keep it goin guys....
thumbs up..

jean n t shirt still goes well with me with this hot temperatures

mr jind..
wat if only two button blazer
issit always first...n never second
or
sumtimes first..alwys second
how arrr?
just curios....

i never fasten the last button..

thought so...thnkx yar..

There's simply just too many Malaysians who jump into conclusion that a dress shirt (which is the proper term for the widely used formal shirt) or a dress pant is considered formal, when they are actually not.. A single piece of clothing by itself does make the entire outfit formal, its all the right pieces together.. Similarly, a person who's wearing a dress shirt, necktie, suit jacket (yes, the jacket is called a suit jacket and not just suit) and jeans, does that make the look formal? It's not about a single piece, but all the pieces together..

simple illustration of dress codes:



image found by calvinloke

Ten Worst Male Fashion Offenses

http://www.tressugar.com/6215998?page=0,0,0

i don't agree with some, especially the one on skinny jeans..

Project Upgrade

> Before you rent the tux..




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jind86....jus wanna ask what men's fashion magazine you would recommend me getting? prefer magazines with malaysian prices for the clothes shown and such....if M'sian mens mags aren't tht good foreign ones are ok too....and the price...=)

http://www.details.com/style-advice/rules-...milan-and-paris


THE TREND: COLOR AND PATTERN
Some designers—like Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent and Kean Etro—applied bold strokes of color, while others embraced idiosyncratic prints. At Jil Sander, Raf Simons sculpted austere coats and suits from a marbled fabric. Dries Van Noten, who described his collection as "unconventional traditionalism," deftly mixed prints and textures, and Miuccia Prada took a sledgehammer to customary men’s attire with skintight, flesh-colored sweaters and triangular pieces of fabric that clung to models’ bodies like bikinis.

THE TREND: THE NEW FORMAL
The reinvented tuxedo was a provocative presence on the runway. Far from the pedestrian version, it ran the gamut from avant-garde (Dolce & Gabbana’s sharp navy jacket covered in an imperceptible layer of organza) to nostalgic (Lanvin’s mismatched, textured jackets and cropped trousers). "It’s more formal, more dressy, more crisp," said Lucas Ossendrijver, men’s designer at Lanvin, of the collection. At Burberry Prorsum, Christopher Bailey dismissed the tuxedo jacket altogether and put gauzy V-neck sweaters over silk shirts and bow ties. Tomas Maier, Bottega Veneta’s creative director, went his own way. At first glance, his strong-shouldered jackets and pleated white shirts appeared traditional, but below the waist were baggy pants that provided a striking counterpoint. "A man’s wardrobe has become much broader," Maier said. "Things that were not possible before are possible now."

THE TREND: CHECKS AND PLAIDS
Tartan and other traditional prints were an unequivocal trend. British designers Paul Smith and Alexander McQueen used the former liberally in their collections, and Kris Van Assche worked contrasting checks into patchwork shirts. Yohji Yamamoto indulged his penchant for plaid and draped swaths of fabric in the print over his signature suits. You may not be wearing head-to-toe tartan come September, but that plaid tie might suddenly seem remarkably fresh.

This post has been edited by yii123: Jan 7 2010, 10:47 PM

Read them while u can, dont do the same mistake again guys. cheers

http://www.details.com/style-advice/rules-...-and-dean-caten



1.
Guys never get proportions right. They’re so used to enormous suits that when they try something semi-fitted they get freaked out. You’re not meant to do cartwheels in a suit. When you think you have the right size, take one smaller.

2.
To change your look, accessorize differently. If you usually wear a white shirt, then add a tie one day, take the tie away the next. Wear a gold watch; wear a different belt.

3.
For tuxedos, your shoes have to be brand-new. You should be at your best when wearing a tuxedo—it’s the most elegant you should ever be. If your footwear is looking a little less than perfect, it’s not acceptable.

4.
Take one piece and let it make a statement—it can be an accent of color, or your jacket, or your socks. The rest of your clothes and accessories should play second fiddle. If something talks, the rest walk.

5.
We can’t stand it when guys have girls’ eyebrows.

6.
Too much cologne is sickening. It’s sexy when you can smell a man only when you get close to him but not when he walks into a room. Sexy is being a little bit reserved—not being too in-your-face.

7.
We tend to overdress: It’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.

8.
When shoes get worn in, you don’t have to throw them away—just wear them with jeans. When we break in a pair of brogues, they become our jean brogues, they’re not suit brogues anymore.

9.
Guys don’t have a lot of options when it comes to playing with their look. There’s too much room for error with jewelry. Instead a guy should work ties (no Disney prints), cuff links, and watches. A man should have a yellow gold watch, a white sporty watch, and an evening watch.

10.
During the winter, your coat is the most important item. Invest in an outer piece, because it’s the thing you’ll wear the most.

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Added on January 7, 2010, 10:43 pmIt's from Dsquared2 designer. Dan and Dean Caten.

This post has been edited by yii123: Jan 7 2010, 10:43 PM

lol...like this also can ar..
creat topic> insert a site > no any description..

juz wanna share smthing to everyone.

Guys, when I wear formal shirts, the back of my shirt kinda puffs out which I feel looks horrible when seen sideways. Is there any way to avoid this?

yes, alteration..

MENS WORST STYLE MISTAKE
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/humor/2010...e-coyle#slide=1

1. Embellished jeans
2. Guylights ( high lighted hair)
3. Mesh clothing
4. Ed Hardy
5. Sunglasses indoors or at night
6. Stupid t-shirts
7. Overly tan
8. The skullet
9. Fur coat (Thank god we're in malaysia)
10. Sports jerseys
11. Leather pants
12. Overly cologned
13. Hair plugs
14. Tighty whities
15. Colored contacts
16. Sideways baseball hat: A.K.A "the Hat Tilt"
18. Perm
18. Tacky polyester suits
19. Pinky rings

Click in the GQ.com website for more details.

a man most important stylish performance usually is the "HAIR".

a bad hair day would create a dooms day for anyone..

I suggest everyone with dry hair..not oily..only with dry hair to get wax and hair spray to obtain a perfect balance of fuzzy look..

with oily and wet hair i would advise a super hard gel or a wet gel would do..
please don't get those cheap ones with bad scent or fragrance that the gel pollute to the hair..

some gel creates bad scent that u know u can easily get from supermarket e.g; 7-eleven..

get a brand that name loreal or oasis or gatsby..this would surely help u in boosting ur confidence..
Seriously, the 1st impression is ur hair..a messy hair would reduce ur confidence and self-esteem, if u don't trust me..

ask urself, the 1st thing when u see a men or a women, what do u look at?
the answer should be "HAIR".

This post has been edited by irmond: Apr 6 2010, 05:17 AM

fark i never do anything to my hair since getting outa bed =/

guilty of only 1, sports jerseys which i disagree

This post has been edited by absorb-d: Apr 23 2010, 02:12 PM

i hav black blazer, silver/white tie, black long pant... wat color of formal cloth should i wear?

White shirt in a black suit and a black tie can be beautiful, if you can pull it off.

but mine is black blazer and white tie...

my advice is get a black tie.

black tie, pink cloth.. how about that? not bad huh?

black tie and pink shirt is ok..

black blazer + dark shirt + white tie = nice

dark blazer + dark tie + white shirt = nicer

I noticed a guy walking around with
- Grey (very) peaked lapel double breasted suit
- Prominent black buttons, running up the side of the chest
- Walking around with the double breasted suit UNBUTTONED

He also thinks he is the smartest of all and everyone else is stupid. Despite all that, he consistently fails in his work projects.

God almighty!

http://www.klue.com.my/klassifieds/21512

nah for those who are keen...

I think Fusionsex has potential to win something here...

Looks real fishy..pls be careful fusionsex!

Yes, if you're not careful you might end up getting anal gang raped!

Yahoo posted an article about Men's 10 biggest mistake

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/you-.../#photoViewer=1

Guess what? Ed Hardy came up #1 in the list...

skinny jeans a mistake???

for me,a serious mistake a man do in their wearings is d phone case(d 1 dat they hook on their belt) n d other 1 is (i think lots n lots n lots of ppl do it) wearing a belt with diff colour from d shoe.

That's silly. Have you been reading too much GQ rules? They need not match exactly the same, as long as they're in the same family.

This post has been edited by bloke1: Oct 9 2010, 05:41 PM

its ok if ur wearing it as streetwear.but 4 formal,they look ridiculous.....i saw lots n lot of guys out there (normally with d phonecase hanged on their belt) wear a burgundy/brown belt n a black shoe,n not 2 4get,act like their d ultimate beng....duh.....

compare which 1 btter

unmatched belt n shoe...


matched belt n shoe...


its not dat hard.buy both,i mean d belt n d shoe,matched black,or both brown.

This post has been edited by ZintanthraX: Oct 9 2010, 10:39 PM

And I was right.

Note that I said same family of colors. A burgundy belt would work with brown shoes. It's a no brainer not to match brown and black together. Every kid who reads GQ knows that. But the general consensus here is no belt for businesswear. Belts are for small timers. Side adjusters and braces are the only way to get around here.

Don't read too much GQ otherwise you'll end up like...

braces? wow...

The only acceptable belt around here is real croc.

The ones made from the belly of West Nile Crocs , the softness Croc skins in the world

How do Malaysian crocs fare on softness?

This post has been edited by Cheenoo: Oct 17 2010, 07:48 PM

Not sure. The expert on this subject is a certain Penangnite currently appealing against his sentence

Hey! Can anyone provide me steps to tuck in casual shirts neatly?

^Keep your torso as straight as possible while tucking in.

I have a question Cheenoo, when tucking in shirts, do you pull some out to cover the edge of your trousers, or you just tuck them in and leave the trousers edge visible?

I don't pull out. I try to have them as tucked as possible. But this is not possible if your shirt's too baggy.

Unless you are a robot or a mannequin, your shirt WILL come out a bit when you move your arms around.

My advice: Tuck them in as much as possible. If your shirt fits perfectly, it will look fine.

Anyone can recommend?

No point getting any. Check out gq.com, they mostly recycle their stuff yearly, but most of the articles go online anyway. Then you have gilt.com/manual and about a million other style blogs/tumblrs to check out (mostexerent, put this on etc.)

i read "august men".
you should try it out too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SddMJoVHvg

any articles on tying our shoelace?
i see some people make a ribbon and hide it inside the shoe... wonder how they do it?

i would like to know tips to hide a ribbon knot on my boat shoe/ox shoe/etc...

Google surgeon's knot. It's better than hiding it.

I think it's a good read, "Slow fashion".

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/au...retail.fashion1

credits to Cheeno I think, for introducing this.

Good tips! ^^
Thanks.


Anyway, a not-so-trivial-question...
i've some casual pants and one slack/office pants (all from G2000) what kind of shoe would be matching with the pants? for casually outing, not some high-profile gathering or dinner.

the only method i can try is loafer & boat/deck shoe. any opinion?
thanks.

^Suede double monkstraps/chukka boots

Thanks!
Chukka boots was what i've been searching for in the past few days.
But is it able to match an outfit? top: ?? polos/long sleeves? bottom: casual pants


Yesterday saw this type of shoes at timberland, really nice. but costly RM400+ ...

i think i'll find alternative brand or go back to singapore to buy, cheaper.

This post has been edited by shyey: Jun 1 2011, 07:04 PM

Pebble grain or suede leather is more casual. You can wear them with a polo

An interesting article regarding ankle showing pants nowadays
SOS

I saw almost every dude in Japan wear those cut off pants, but for some reason they don't look that sillyt doing it. I used to absolutely loathe them.

there is an interesting documentary regarding the secrets of fashion superbrands, BBC Secerts of the Superbrands, part 2 Fashion
its good informative watch, it tells about the history, the psychology, brand power, income pyramid and even who started destroyed denim etc involving the brand giants like LV, burberry, nike etc

This post has been edited by absorb-d: Jun 29 2011, 08:59 PM

hi everyone, regarding to tuck and untuck the shirt, is it suitable i untuck my shirt (for casual wearing)? which kind of shirt should be tucked n untucked? any guideline?

Just watched the whole series (3 parts only, I think). Pretty interesting stuff, definitely worth a watch.


Some shirts are made for untucking, they'll typically be too short to tuck in or the sides will come out whenever you lift your arms a tad. Feel free to alter other shirts to be worn casually shorter, but obviously it's more of a case by case basis than anything. Some shirts just don't look good untucked.

Also, make sure they don't go lower than halfway down your crotch, anything lower tends to look like you were too dumb to tuck it in

hey guys, where can i get some pretty decent collar stiffeners in Melaka?
KL?