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Quality and Construction Etiquette Clothing Care And More ... Our Artisans
When it comes to writing about clothing, some have kindly called us prolific. Others, perhaps closer to the mark, have been heard to utter, "OMG ... not another article by Kelly & Kabbaz"!

Wherever the truth may lie, there isn't much about what we offer which hasn't some sort of educational tome. From button-sewing and shirtings to garment care and socks, you'll probably find something - hopefully useful - in the list below.

Left: Joelle Kelly and Alexander Kabbaz with their sons, L. to r. Damien, Conrad, Daniel, Tucker

Not that we need encouragement, but if you have an idea for an article you and others might find helpful, please send it to us. If we aren't knowledgeable on the subject, we'll get one of our artisans to answer the questions and present it here.

Most of the pieces were written by us. Some were contributed by our artisans or other professionals in the field including master tailor and wardrobe consultant Jon Green (Jon Green New York Bespoke Clothiers) and John Cusey, our resident expert on shoes.

Right now we're looking forward to new contributions from, among others, Massimiliano Bresciani (Bresciani 1970) and a new series currently being written by Jon Green.

Check back here regularly for new clothing instructions, learning, and entertainment. "Prolific" knows no bounds.

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Essential Reading & Sizing Socks & Hosiery Underwear & Lingerie Blouses & Shirts Wardrobe and Dressing
Quality and Construction Etiquette Clothing Care And More ... Our Artisans

Essential Reading Education: A Treatise on Clothing Quality Education: A Discourse on Fabrics
Self-Preservation: Underwear Women Want Men to Wear Self-Preservation: Lingerie Men Want Women To Wear
Education: Proper Care for Fine Garments Education: More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Top Quality Socks
Education: How to Properly Sew a Button Style: Wardrobe Color Coordination from Conservative to Wild!
Caveat Emptor: Iconic Brands - After They Fall Health: Metatarsalgia Amelioration - The Discovery!
SIZING: Essential: What's My Size - Download our Complete Measurement Form and Instructions SIZING: Caveat Emptor: Sizing Charts & Sizing Information

Lingerie & Underwear Preferences: Boxers vs. Briefs vs. Boxer Briefs Preferences: Thongs vs Bikinis vs Boy Shorts vs Maxi-Panties
Details: Bresciani Sea Island vs Zimmerli Sea Island Preferences: Tank Top vs. Spaghetti Top vs. T-Top - Coming Soon
Self-Preservation: Underwear Women Want Men to Wear Self-Preservation: Lingerie Men Want Women To Wear
Preferences: Crewneck vs. V-Neck vs. Sleeveless Tanks

Socks & Hosiery
Education: More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Top Quality Socks Preferences: Do Your Socks Stay Up? Over-the-Calf/Knee-High vs Mid-Calf/Trouser
Education: Socks and Hosiery Terminology Defined Health: Got Cold Feet? We've Got The Cure!
Education: Sock Fiber Content - Merino Wool, Cotton, Linen, Cashmere and More: Which is Right for You? Health & Happiness: The World's Finest Athletic Socks Reduce Foot Pain
Comparison: Merino Socks vs. Cashmere Socks Comparison: Merino Socks vs. Cotton Socks
Comparison: No Socks vs No-Show Socks In The News: Socks - From Secret Handshake to Aphrodisiac
Style: Sock Color Coordination from Conservative to Wild!
Education: Watch Here for More Socks & Hosiery Articles

Blouses & Shirts Design Education: Shirt and Blouse Collars Education: A Discourse on Shirt Fabrics
Education: Women's Shirts and Blouses Caveat Emptor: Ordering Bespoke Shirts and Blouses
Learning: How to Properly Launder and Iron a Shirt
Education: The "Almost Complete List" of Kabbaz-Kelly & Sons creations
Education: How to Properly Sew a Button Design Education: Bell Shirt Tail vs. Proper Shirt Tail
Design Education: Properly Fitting Shoulders Part 1: Shoulder SLOPE Design Education: Properly Fitting Shoulders Part 2: Shoulder SHAPE
Design Education: Properly Fitting the Male and Female Body
Editor's Note: It is difficult to show the inter-gender body-fitting relationship without realistic images of the human body, some of which may be considered "not safe for work". We have also provided a significantly less accurate version using black & white "outline" renderings.
Design Education: Properly Fitting The Male & Female Body: Full Color Version Design Education:Properly Fitting The Male & Female Body: Black & White Version
Design Education: Shirt and Blouse Cuffs - Coming Soon

Wardrobe and Dressing Style: Wardrobe Color Coordination from Conservative to Wild! Learning: Formal Dressing for Ladies and Gentlemen
Entertainment for Parents: Proper Dressing - God Saved The Children! Education: A Modern History of Men's Clothing
Learning: Wardrobe - Putting It All Together


Clothing Quality and Construction Caveat Emptor: Philosophy of Bespoke & Custom Clothing Education: Bespoke vs. Made-to-Measure Suit Differences
Caveat Emptor: Reprieve for a Dying Art - Bespoke Shirtmaking as it Should Be
Caveat Emptor: Quality of Leather Accessories Caveat Emptor: Your Clothing: What's it Really Worth???
Education: The "Almost Complete List" of Kabbaz-Kelly & Sons creations Education: Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Caveat Emptor: Customer "Care"? Nope. You're Just An Acronym! Caveat Emptor: Ordering Bespoke Shirts and Blouses
Caveat Emptor: Iconic Brands After They Fall - Sad Tales of Venture Capital in the Modern Era

Etiquette
Learning: Formal Dressing for Ladies and Gentlemen Learning: History of Valentine's Day
Learning: Color Coordination Learning for Parents: Proper Dressing For The Children


Clothing Care Education: Proper Care for Fine Garments Learning: How to Properly Launder and Iron a Shirt
Education: How to Properly Sew a Button Caveat Emptor: Your Laundry: Environmental Catastrophe; Financial Boondoggle
Education: Select Stain Removal Tips


And More ... Caveat Emptor: Sizing Charts & Sizing Information
Entertainment: Behind The Scenes
Entertainment: How Clothes by Kabbaz and Flusser Caused the 2008 Crash Entertainment for Parents: Proper Dressing - God Saved The Children!
Style Ideas: Artisan's Gallery of Custom Made Braces and Suspenders


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