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"The timeless quality of leather products will stand by you through all your adventures. Like fine wines, leather products only get better with age."
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SANDY TABOH
Classic Custom Clothiers
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COLOR AND LIGHT
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We may think that a color is always the same, but colors can change drastically in different lighting conditions. At dawn and dusk, fabric colors will look warmer and richer. Light from a northern window at noon will give fabrics a cooler appearance. Artificial lighting can change colors even more. Incandescent bulbs give a pinkish cast, while fluorescent lights add green or blue.
It's useful to know how your ensemble will look in its intended setting. Blacks can take on a brown or greenish hue. Midnight blues can appear blacker than actual black fabrics. Planning in advance can allow you to optimize your color choices-especially for formalwear. If true black will turn to dark green, you may prefer to create your next tuxedo in a midnight blue.
When selecting fabrics, view the swatches in the lighting types that will dominate during their use: consider indirect and direct natural light, as well as incandescent, fluorescent, and LED light.
Remember to consider all the items in your ensemble, rather than focusing solely on your suits and shirts. Your ties, pocket squares, and even shoes and belts may change their appearance under different lighting conditions.
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PRINCIPLES OF THE WALLET
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Unlike its predecessors, the wallet of today doesn't need to hold a myriad of tiny family photos, store credit cards, and paper receipts. However, even with all the changes in what people carry with them, wallets are not obsolete-they offer a safe home for your essentials, protecting them from the wear and tear of traveling with you each day.
Choosing a Wallet
When you're selecting your next wallet, consider these points:
- A slim wallet will not create unsightly bulk when carried in a pocket.
- Top-grain leather gives long-lasting durability with premium visual appeal.
- Make sure your wallet has only the essential card pockets, as these add layers of cloth and leather.
- Keep only the essentials in your wallet; carry larger or rarely used items in a briefcase or travel bag.
- The color of leather is not of primary importance, but you may opt to coordinate your wallet with your belt and shoes.
Wearing a Wallet
The best place for your wallet is your suit coat. When that's not an option, place your wallet in the front pocket of your trousers or in a carry-all bag. Wearing a wallet in your rear trousers pocket wears out the wallet and the trousers' fabric.
Caring for a Wallet
All leather requires periodic care to remain in top condition. Use a gentle leather cleaner and conditioning cream to keep your leather wallet soft, supple, and clean.
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Sandy Taboh
Classic Custom Clothiers
Phone: (408) 996-2112
Fax: (855) 814-8868
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