Editorial
January 27th, 2021
The Helm’s 2021 Style Goals
The Helm’s 2021 Style Goals If there’s ever been a year to reinvent your style, 2021 is it. Whether you spent most of last year in your sweatpants or you made an effort to keep your fashion on point, we think...
The Helm’s 2021 Style Goals If there’s ever been a year to reinvent your style, 2021...
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December 16th, 2020
The Ins and Outs of Cashmere
Whether it’s in a plush sweater or a warm toque, cashmere is always in the top tier of fabric choices. But not all cashmere is created equally, so we put together some insights into what makes it so great, why...
Whether it’s in a plush sweater or a warm toque, cashmere is always in the...
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November 24th, 2020
Men's Style Glossary - Outerwear Terms Defined
We love digging into the nitty gritty of men’s clothing. Last time we focused on suits, and this time we're digging into outerwear. What’s the difference between a mac coat and a trench coat? When should you wear an overcoat...
We love digging into the nitty gritty of men’s clothing. Last time we focused on...
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October 14th, 2020
How to do a fall/winter wardrobe edit
Clearing out your spring/summer items to make way for the fall Every spring and fall, you should be changing over your wardrobe. Not only does it give your closet space and keep you organized, but it also allows you...
Clearing out your spring/summer items to make way for the fall Every spring and...
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September 9th, 2020
3 Key Layered Looks For Fall
For those interested in style, fall can be an exciting time of year. It feels like the start of a new year, and with it comes a fresh approach to style. After dealing with the heat all summer, we’re ready...
For those interested in style, fall can be an exciting time of year. It feels...
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August 19th, 2020
Men’s Style Glossary - Suit Terms Defined
Shopping for a suit can be overwhelming, especially if it’s not something you often do. You might find yourself deciding between roped or soft shoulders, determining what type of lapel you want, or figuring out what kind of pockets you...
Shopping for a suit can be overwhelming, especially if it’s not something you often do....
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July 20th, 2020
Top 10 Signs You’re in a Poor-Fitting Suit
The 2020 Update How your suit should actually fit There are always going to be online lists pointing out the dos and don’ts of suit etiquette. They often outline a very basic right and wrong, black and white opinion on how a...
The 2020 Update How your suit should actually fit There are always going to be online...
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July 6th, 2020
How to pull off the nonchalant elegance of the casual summer suit
Why you need to wear your suits casually In the midst of an unusual summer where you may or may not be living most of your days in loungewear, it’s time to rethink the rules of fashion. We’re at a...
Why you need to wear your suits casually In the midst of an unusual summer...
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June 24th, 2020
Six Wardrobe Essentials That Never Go Out Of Style - Summer Edition
There are some items in a man’s wardrobe that never go out of style. The details don’t vary much from year to year so you don’t have to worry about updating them all the time, and they are functional for...
There are some items in a man’s wardrobe that never go out of style. The...
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June 10th, 2020
The history of the camp collar shirt and how to wear it
Known sometimes as a Cuban shirt or pyjama collar (or bowling shirt or cabana shirt or aloha shirt or safari shirt or…), the camp collar shirt has a long history that places it right in the middle of essential summer...
Known sometimes as a Cuban shirt or pyjama collar (or bowling shirt or cabana shirt...
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May 14th, 2020
The best basics - Sunspel’s role in producing the first luxury t-shirt
If you tend to buy your t-shirts in bulk, it’s time to reconsider. In the age of fast fashion, it’s easy to pick up a stack of $10 t-shirts and call it a day. Chances are, you find yourself replacing...
If you tend to buy your t-shirts in bulk, it’s time to reconsider. In the...
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May 5th, 2020
6 shoes every man should own and the interesting history behind them
We’re getting back to basics today to talk footwear essentials. There are some shoe styles that every guy should have, whether for their longevity, their versatility, or their place in current culture. From dress shoes to sneakers, these shoes all have...
We’re getting back to basics today to talk footwear essentials. There are some shoe styles...
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April 22nd, 2020
YES, PLEATS! Your guide to wearing pleated pants
Pleated pants are back in a big way. We've been seeing more relaxed trousers take the lead over the last couple seasons, and now pleats are lending themselves to the look. They add volume while still allowing the trousers to...
Pleated pants are back in a big way. We've been seeing more relaxed trousers...
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March 11th, 2020
How to do a spring wardrobe edit
Clearing out your out-of-season clothing for the spring and summer As the seasons change, so should your wardrobe. Properly storing your fall/winter items away for the season will not only give your closet extra breathing room, but it will also...
Clearing out your out-of-season clothing for the spring and summer As the seasons change, so...
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March 9th, 2020
Knitwear is the New Sport Shirt
Step outside the sport shirt box If a button-up sport shirt is your default choice for everything from business meetings to nights out, you aren’t alone. It’s easy, it’s a little dressy but not too dressy, and it lets you...
Step outside the sport shirt box If a button-up sport shirt is your default choice...
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February 26th, 2020
Ties are back: Here’s how to wear them with style
Ties are having a major resurgence. Whether you’re going for the preppy look with stripes and navy blazers or you are leaning more toward relaxed sartorial style with a deconstructed jacket and jeans, ties are going to play a major...
Ties are having a major resurgence. Whether you’re going for the preppy look with stripes...
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