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March 14th, 2020

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Here are a handful of photos from the HSS interior

Here are a handful of photos from the HSS interior inspiration folder as a prelude to contributor @davidjreardon’s excellent article today on the He Spoke Style website on how to become a man of style at home. Read on for an excerpt and click the link in bio for the full article.

One of my favorite quotes in the world is from Miles Davis: “For me, music and life are all about style.”

Pursuing, expressing, and appreciating style is one of my greatest joys in life. And while a lot of this happens out in the real world – engaging with others away from home – that doesn’t mean it should stop inside my home.

On the contrary, as the single place I spend most of my time, becoming a man of style at home is arguably more important to me than how I express my style to the outside world.

By creating a home where you can live with style, you not only solidify stylistic routine and behaviors, but – most importantly – you create a haven that’s full of your own personal, curated style – one that tells the story of your life – that can be enjoyed at any time, uninterrupted by the fickle and uncooperative nature of the outside world.

(Of course, for those of us with partners or roommates, creating a home with style is a “team sport”, but that doesn’t make it any less important!)

Your home should have areas that make you smile; feel inspired; feel proud; see beauty.

And while, just like with fashion, the way I curate my personal style at home will look different than your unique approach, I think there are a few guiding principles to get you started.

Read the full story by clicking the link in bio.

Shop the suit at the link in bio. Our terracotta s

Shop the suit at the link in bio. Our terracotta suit in hopsack just may be one of my favorites for spring and summer this year. The color is a standout as is the fabric and texture. Here, I’ve styled it very simply with a POW check tie, brown Oxfords, a simple white pocket square, and classic sunglasses.

Of all the different types of suits that are appro

Of all the different types of suits that are appropriate for summer, a Solaro suit is one of the most unique.

To put it another way, if you are a devoted student of men’s style, then a Solaro suit is like graduate-level menswear. You’ve kind of got to be a bit of a menswear nerd to love, understand, and honestly “get” it, but it’s such a singular piece that if you *do* consider yourself a part of the men’s style tribe — or are simply looking to deepen your knowledge of classic menswear — a Solaro suit is a suit that you really need to get to know.

The history of Solaro, as a fabric, is quite fascinating and is actually a story of innovation. The fabric was conceived during the early 20th century, an era marked by significant technical advancements across a variety of fields.

Among these, Solaro distinguished itself and can rightly be classified as one of the original technical fabrics. Unlike other materials that were created for general use, Solaro was designed with a specific use-case in mind — to safeguard British soldiers stationed in tropical climates from the harmful effects of UV radiation.

This was of particular importance for the British military, who found their traditional uniforms ill-suited — sorry, not sorry, for the pun — for warm and oppressive tropical climates. So the development of Solaro was not only a technical innovation but also a practical solution to a very real problem.

Interestingly, although Solaro was developed with a very specific purpose and intent, the actual scientific validity of its UV-protective qualities has been questioned in recent years. While the intention behind its creation was certainly noble and necessary, the actual scientific basis may not hold up under modern scrutiny.

Read more about Solaro today on the He Spoke Style website by clicking the link in bio.