What is a gentleman? How is he defined? Does anyone know anymore? It is true that in the modern world you seldom see chaps in bowler hats and Saville Row ensembles. Smoking pipes, inves… Read More

Last week I dropped off a pair of ourcedar shoe treesto a local customer. Being from the neighbourhood, he kindly invited me into his home for a coffee, and we got to chatting. He let me kno… Read More

"If your shoes are not clean, you will not look well dressed no matter how smart your clothes are," declaredStanley Ager- pre-eminent Butler of the 20th century.His shoes were never scuffed… Read More

Smart, stylish and affordable gift ideas for your brother, your partner, your mate, your boss and practically any gent on your Christmas list this year.The (independent) list below prov… Read More

Look after your shoes and they will look after you, for decades to come.1. Clean and conditionGlenKaren All-Natural Conditioner/ Available at TrimlyThe leather on your shoes is like skin. An… Read More

“People respond to how we’re dressed, so like it or not this is what you have to do.” – Harvey SpecterIf, like me, you’ve just graduated (or are about to),&nbsp&hell…Read More

Tis the season to be jolly, maybe. That means the office Christmas party. Most cringe at the thought. A few get excited. Some even rush out to book specialist appointments... how conven… Read More

Knowing how to remove stains is knowledge that every man should learn. It suggests you are an independent, self-sufficient fellow; a man of good habits; a gent no longer living in his mother… Read More

As a university student I worked in a wine shop. I liked that job. Not just the tasting part (but admittedly I enjoyed that). Talking to customers about wine was just fun. The most common qu… Read More

How does a $40,000 Rolex sound? Or how about a Girard-Perregaux? Ooh, James Bond's Omega Seamaster. Can't decide? How does all three in one year sound? Generally an unrealistic and unafforda… Read More

Did you know that around 20 billion hangers end up in landfill every year? That's 212 times around the Earth. Yikes!But the good news is, you don't have to throw away those nasty wire&n&hell…Read More

The GlenKaren all-natural, non-toxic premium shoe care product has sparked the interest of many Trimly subscribers and shoppers. The question I am most commonly asked is: "Is it any good?" a… Read More

"New Office Casual” is in.Big Wall Street firms are doing it. Even somelarge Australian firmsare doing it. Firms are loosening up their dress code by the dozen, shifting away from more… Read More

Here's a few basic tips that will see your suit last longer and look better.Country Road1. Use a quality wooden hangerAquality wooden hangerwill give your suit jacket the support it nee… Read More

Evaluate the value of a clothing item's usefulness to you.There are several factors that one should consider when purchasing clothing and footwear. Quality and price are certainly important… Read More

Understand what shoe trees do and what type you might need.Shoe trees, do they really matter? As we all know, purchasing a pair of well-crafted, high quality dress shoes is a major investmen… Read More

Six rules you need to know to get your wardrobe in order and stay ordered“There is no greatness where there is not simplicity.”- Leo Tolstoy, author and essayistFor many years, I… Read More

Understanding what makes a pair of quality leather shoes enables the gentleman to purchase well and, with a bit of maintenance, wear them for years to come.If you’re currently looking… Read More

Dry cleaning should never replace good suit maintenance habits, but every man should know a good dry cleaner. We provide five tips to ensure your suit is given the best care possible.Yo… Read More

Nothing more quickly destroys the silhouette of a good suit than pocket clutter. Herewe offer six strategies to reduce pocket clutter s… Read More

Designed in conjunction with a Savile Row tailor and using their years of experience making hangers for the world’s best designers, Butler Luxury hangers provide uncompromisi… Read More

Gentlemen, we get it. You've just gotten home - tired, hungry, all that.You put the keys down, take off your shoes and head to the bedroom to undress and unwind. The bed becomes your suit's… Read More

Gentleman, the clothes brush.  One of the most underutilised yet most important tool in proper suit maintenance.By brushing away the remnants of the day you restore the newness of the f… Read More

Entering the room with the look that would would make James Bond grimace requires a certain amount of preparation. If you want to stride into that board meeting looking like you do have that… Read More

One of the true pleasures in life is the look and feel of a new suit. A new suit, be it bespoke, made-to-measure or off the rack (with alterations), cannot help but make us feel better about… Read More

Welcome to the Trimly blog!This is a blog for the aspiring gentleman (and woman). We're interested in the products, habits and rituals of the well-dressed man. We're not purveyors of quality… Read More