DAPPER DUDE

The dudes don’t have to look dull. strike the perfect balance between edgy and laid-back with a healthy dose of fun.

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The dudes don’t have to look dull. strike the perfect balance between edgy and laid-back with a healthy dose of fun.

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A DASH OF ATTITUDE

Keep things interesting with quirky touches – think bow ties, lapel pins, an unexpected pop of colour on your belt, or boots that spell adventure.

1. Three-pack pure cotton assorted handkerchiefs, $19.90, from Marks & Spencer.

2. Cap, $29.90, from Levi’s.

3. Blake Kuwahara spectacles, $600, from Optics House.

4. Cotton shirt, $95, from Massimo Dutti.

5. Knee-patch jeans, $89.90, from Zara.

6. Leather dress shoes, $149.90, from Everbest.

7. Thinsulate knitted gloves, $29.90, from Marks & Spencer.

8. Blazer, $300.98, from Benjamin Barker.

9. Silk tie, $59.90, from Benjamin Barker.

10. Printed shirt, $59.90, from Hugh British.

11. Leather dress shoes, $229, from SST&C.

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Leather and grosgrain bracelets, $116 each, from Nomination Italy.

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Cufflinks, $29.90, and lapel pin, $19.90, from Benjamin Barker.

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Gingham handkerchief, $7.90, from Muji.

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Men’s shoes in matte leather and suede, $149.90, from Everbest.

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Quilted camo jacket, $79.90, from Zara.

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PU leather belt without buckle, $29, from Domanchi.

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Bow tie, $29.90, from Hugh British.