HENKERMAN: FASHION ARTICLES, SHORT STORIES & NEWS

Checklist for Choosing a Fashion Stylist Posted on 30 Oct 12:13

How to Choose a Fashion Stylist.

By Marianne Reyes | Henkerman.com.au

 

Did you know that there’s a psychology to dressing well?

 

Besides simply looking presentable and sporting stylish clothes, dressing well often correlates to self-value. Whilst fashion and styling aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, those whom are fashion forward will know exactly what we mean.

 

In fact, many people across the globe don’t know how to dress themselves. If you’re one of the people who feel clueless about your personal sense of style, perhaps it’s finally time to take a step towards a better, more fashionable future. Here’s a quick checklist that will help you choose a fashion stylist right for you.

 

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The 5 Most Legendary Ways to Tie a Tie Posted on 8 Jan 11:06

5 Legendary Ways to Tie a Tie

5 Classic Tie Knots to Change up your Style!

Historically, a tie as an accessory mostly worn by men. With the evolution of fashion, however, women are embracing this accessory in their wardrobes as well. A tie or necktie is worn around a collar and tied just below the chin. The fashion industry has developed ties into different styles, sizes, and colours depending on the dress code of the occasion.

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History of the Tie

Learning how to tie a tie overtime has been analyzed and thought out over for years. The tie’s history is quite captivating considering it is an accessory rather than clothing.


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History Of The Clothes & Coat Hanger Posted on 8 Aug 17:25

By Michael Wernicke

 History of the Clothes Hanger

You probably rarely give it much thought, however did you realise there is hardly a product you use as much as your clothes hangers. Most of us use them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For many they lovingly support our clothing investment - often hundreds and thousands of dollars’ worth - some of our most prized possessions. Socially speaking this invention has given us the ability to evolve in today's consumerist society - enabling us to buy more precious clothing from our fashion conscious cities and storing them in our over crowded dwelling spaces.

So have you ever stopped to consider where the clothes hanger originally came from? Who originally invented this humble little device? What year was it invented?

Clothes Hanger Sketch

Whilst some historians believe that the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, invented a crude predecessor to the coat hanger, it is widely believed that today’s coat hangers with the hook and shoulder shape was inspired sometime later following the invention of the coat hook by O.A. North of Connecticut, USA in 1869. So pretty recently really.

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Be the Apple of their Eye Posted on 24 Aug 15:46

By Michael Wernicke

Be the Apple of their Eye on Fathers Day

Walk into most be people's closets and you might get one of these types of reactions:
- Wow, they've got nice clothes, but it's pretty packed in there
- Wow, they've got old clothes, and there's so much space
 
However, how often do you go into someone's wardrobe and think to yourself, great clothes - but man - they are some nasty looking, messed up clothes hangers.  I'll bet it's probably not your first observation.  However now that I've pointed it out, why don't you go and snoop around at a few closets - you will be totally amazed at the craziness.  It might even make you start questioning a few friendships!
 
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Spring clean your wardrobe and feel fantastic! Posted on 6 Aug 15:31

By Michael Wernicke
Spring Clean Your Wardrobe

Whatever time of the year you're in, one of the things you learn about getting a brand new clothes hanger collection is that it inspires you.  We go to our tired old, often dust filled wardrobe space at least a couple of times a day typically - well at least to put your clothes on and then to put them away again.  We can definitely overlook our wardrobe as we tend to be stuck in our heads - normally either rushing and mentally preparing for work or trying to clear our minds of it at the end of the day.  This causes us to routinely overlook it!

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How to Choose your Next Suit Posted on 5 Apr 19:40

Guest Blogger: Clare Sheng - The Fitting Room

Brisbane Clothing Alterations - Henkerman Blog Article 

Off the Rack

Most people prefer to buy off the rack suits. You can try on different shapes and cuts, touch the fabric for quality, and wear it right away. There is a huge variety of options, from $300 wool blends, to $6000 Italian-made cashmere. However, if you are not a conventional shape, or if you want the suit to be heavily tailored, then be prepared to put away around $100 to $250 for alterations.

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