Blog: Carriere Menswear Style - Month: May 2015

New at Carriere Menswear: Vince

We are proud to announce that Carriere Menswear is now your number one source for Vince, an exceptional line of men’s casual wear, in Westlake Village.

Vince excels at luxury basics, most notably with its cashmere sweaters and flattering jeans. Note: Vince has stood strong against the ultra skinny trend, a most admirable stance to many men. That being said, they do offer a trim silhouette, for guys who like a clean, no-frump look.

Vince, founded in Los Angeles in 2002, is one of those brands that you’ll keep in your closet for eternity because their pieces are classic and high quality. It’s modern everyday clothing that is both sophisticated and effortless. You could also say it’s “smart casual” with some edge.

The name “Vince” alone makes an edgy statement. The full name, “Vincent,” is derived from the Latin term vincere, which means, “to conquer.” We don’t know about you, but when we imagine a guy named Vince, we envision a powerful, sophisticated and successful guy (and maybe he’s even a bit of a playboy) who conquers work, love, and play with ease and style.

Be that guy by coming into Carriere Menswear today and sampling our new Vince collection. We have a lot of great pieces for spring.

Find us here.

We look forward to seeing you.

With Eton, You’ll Never Iron a Dress Shirt Again

Eton shirts are special. They are crafted in a relatively small factory in a tiny Swedish village, and then sold only in specialty stores like yours truly here in Westlake Village. But this doesn’t mean Eton shirts are hard to care for. Rather, they are famous for being the complete opposite. They are so low maintenance that you don’t even need to look at an iron. All an Eton shirt needs is a proper washing, which we describe below.

Washing instructions:

• Unbutton the shirt.
• Place in the washing machine with like colors (note: do not overfill the washing machine)
• Add a fabric softener (optional).
• Select warm water and a low spin-dry.
• Once the cycle is finished, hang the shirt on a hanger and stretch the collar, cuff and front plackets softly. Do not wring the shirt.
• Let dry.

The fabric should smooth out as it dries, but if there are lingering wrinkles, give it a light tug. You can also just put the shirt on—the wrinkles should vanish after about 20 minutes of wear. It’s not magic, just superior Eton engineering and craftsmanship. You can apply a medium iron if you want an extra finishing touch, but doing so is not recommended.

Professional cleaning instructions:

If you take your shirts to a professional launderer, all you need to ask for is a light press and no starch.

The benefits of low-maintenance Eton shirts:

Aside from the obvious perk of not having to spend so much time caring for your shirts, you will also lengthen your shirts’ lifespans. Ironing, while necessary, is hard on fabric and quickens erosion. By not ironing, you’ll be able to hang on to your favorite shirts even longer.

Learn more about our Eton offerings here.

Speaking of favorites, we just got in several new Eton shirts in bright spring colors that we’re sure you’ll love. Come into Carriere Menswear today to add them to your collection.

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AG’s Digital Luxe Denim Available here in Westlake Village

Every once in a while, a truly new concept comes along in the denim world that pushes the envelope on how we think about jeans. Last year, AG—always at the forefront of jean design—introduced their revolutionary new “digital luxe denim,” which sent a wave of oohs, aahs and yes, a few hmms, throughout the denim world.

Digital luxe denim makes the softest, most comfortable pair of jeans you will ever wear. Funny thing is, though, it isn’t denim at all.

Rather, it is sateen (a soft woven cotton) upon which an image of distressed denim is digitally printed. Yes, a fancy computer prints all the rips, holes, patches, burnishing and fading onto the fabric, which gives the appearance of real vintage jeans.

And when we say real, we mean real.

Digital luxe denim technology is much more than the jean version of a silk-screen tee. It is 21^st century, mind-blowing engineering. The jeans look so authentic that even when you know it isn’t real, you’ll still go to put a finger in one of the holes. More than once, too. That’s how real it looks.

AG’s digital luxe denim plays the part inside and out. The inner side of the pants are also printed on, but with a reverse denim pattern, so that if you cuff them, they look just like rolled up jeans.

Right about now we’re sure you’re wondering: if these pants are so life-like, why not just buy regular ol’ jeans?

It’s a fair question. But the answer is easy. First, if you’ve ever worn sateen, you know it’s one of the most comfortable materials on earth. Sateen is cotton woven like satin so that it has a soft, silky feel and a low-gloss finish (which also makes it ideal for digital printing). They are so luxurious, in fact, that some customers have attested to the pants feeling like pajamas.

Second, digital luxe denim is a wise investment. The reality of real distressed denim is that eventually it ripens from stylish to tattered (sometimes all it takes is a foot getting caught in a knee hole). With digital luxe denim, you don’t have this problem. The pants will last for years, patches and all.

We could talk about them for years too, but really, you have to see them to believe them. Come into Carriere Menswear today and be amazed at the innovative digital luxe denim for yourself. Find us here. We look forward to seeing you.