Fabrics & materials
Menswear Fabrics & Materials
Material deep dives from The Journal — what each fabric is, when to wear it and which pieces showcase it best.
33 guides · Updated September 2026
Blazers · 17
The Ultimate Black Slim Fit Blazers Style Guide · Jul 2026
Luxury menswear guide · Jun 2026
Cropped Blazers Style Guide for Men: Fit, Pairing, Occasions · Jun 2026
Burgundy Blazers Style Guide for Men: Sophisticated Looks · Jun 2026
Mastering the Tan Blazer: Essential Style Tips for Men · Jun 2026
The Brown Blazer Guide for Men: Styling Essentials · Jun 2026
The Grey Blazer: Professional Staple for the Modern Man · Jun 2026
Casual navy blazer looks · Jun 2026
Denim Blazers Style Guide for Men · Jun 2026
Choosing the right blazer · Jun 2026
Crafted Professional Leather Blazers for Men · Jun 2026
Corduroy blazer pairing · Jun 2026
Crafting Professional Cashmere Blazer Looks for Men · Jun 2026
Wool blazer care tips · May 2026
Pairing Linen Blazers for Men: Summer Suiting Essentials · May 2026
Velvet blazer style tips · May 2026
Shorts · 8
Olive Shorts for Professional Men: Summer Workwear Essentials · Jun 2026
Burgundy Shorts Style Guide for Men: Summer Essentials · Jun 2026
Grey Shorts Style Guide for Men: Summer Essentials · Jun 2026
Navy blue shorts · Jun 2026
Mastering Black Shorts: A Style Guide for Men · Jun 2026
Casual professional clothing · Jun 2026
Cotton Shorts Style Guide for Men: Summer Essentials · Jun 2026
Men's professional wardrobe · Jun 2026
Briefcases & leather · 2
Black Luxury Leather Backpacks Style Guide · Jun 2026
Black Briefcases Style Guide for Men: Essentials & Pairing Tips · Jun 2026
Dress shirts · 3
Tan Shirt Pairing Guide for Men: Stylish Outfit Ideas · Jun 2026
Navy dress shirt style · Jun 2026
Black Dress Shirts Style Guide for Men · Jun 2026
T-shirts & more · 3
Grey T Shirts Style Guide for Men: Essential Pairing Tips · Jun 2026
Mastering the Black T-Shirt: A Men's Style Guide · Jun 2026
Crafting Professional Style with Tailored T-Shirts for Men · Jun 2026
Quick answers
Velvet or wool for evening events?
Velvet signals occasion and photographs richly — ideal for hosted evenings and the festive season. Wool is the versatile default you can rewear weekly.
Is linen good for summer tailoring?
Yes — it breathes better than any other tailoring cloth. Accept moderate wrinkling as part of its character, or choose a linen-wool blend.
How can you tell quality cashmere?
A dense, springy hand that recovers when stretched, minimal sheen and two-ply or higher yarn. Thin, slick, shiny knits pill quickly.
What is half-canvas vs full-canvas construction?
Canvas is the floating inner layer that lets a jacket mould to your chest. Full canvas runs chest to hem, half canvas covers the chest — both outclass fused construction.
