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Introducing Jamie, our new team member

Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself? A: I am a Denver native and lucky to have the majorit

Weddings

How to shop for men’s clothing (for your Colorado Wedding)

It's becoming more and more popular for grooms to buy their wedding suit or tuxedo than rent somethi

Blog

All about flannel (including suits)

You probably know it as the uber-cozy fabric that is both warm as it is sturdy. We all seem to

Dress Tips

How to Dress for a Wedding Without Outshining the Groom

There are plenty of opinions on how the bride and groom should dress for their wedding. Whether that

Dress Tips

The most common men’s dress codes

There's no doubt about it, men's dress codes can be confusing. For many guys, trying to decipher a w

Clothing Care

Is the rain ruining your dress shoes? Probably. Here’s how to protect them.

We all get caught in a rainstorm from time to time during the work week, especially during the Spr

Dress Tips

How to choose a fall sportcoat (the complete guide)

Each September, there is inevitably a morning that's noticeably cooler and crisper than any that had

How To

How to buy dress shoes for your wedding

A common question we are asked by our wedding clients is how to buy dress shoes that will match with

Style Basics

How to choose a short sleeve dress shirt for summer

If you ask us what our favorite dress shirts are, there's a good chance that we will reference a sho

Guy Knowledge

Why men should consider the occasional facial (hint: you’ll look younger and get a better shave)

There's a bit of a social stigma about us guys getting facials, isn't there? A feeling that faci

Weddings

Our interview with Erika Sandoval Events

What's been fun for us over the years is working with a diverse group of grooms for their wedding

Dress Tips

5 style tips for business travelers (who never check a bag)

If you travel regularly for business, you can probably have access to expedited security screening,

Dress Tips

How to buy a vest: the complete guide to finding the one that’s right for you

Vests are a lot of fun, but there are a lot of options and styles out there, which can make the buyi

Accessories

Boost your style with…concrete (our interview with Yomo Studio)

Not too long ago, Brett crossed paths with Mojo of Boulder-based Yomo Studio. Yomo is a small design

How To

3 practical men’s grooming tips that can have a big impact

If you follow this blog, you're probably a dapper guy when it comes to your style. But how much do y

Our Collection

About Our Fabrics (a carefully curated mix)

At Bespoke Edge, we have earned a reputation of providing a luxury experience by focusing on w

Dress Tips

When you should wear a pocket square

There are a lot of sources out there on the Internet that show you ways to fold a pocket squar

Guy Knowledge

What Is Worsted Wool? (History and shopping tips)

If you have shopped for a suit before, the term worsted wool may have been thrown around a lit

Style Basics

What is an unstructured suit? (Is it right for you?)

Have you heard either the term "unstructured" or "unconstructed" before in the context of men's suit

Style Basics

The complete guide to wearing a collar pin (and how a collar bar and collar clip are different)

Every so often, I'm reminded that although I'm a clothing professional, there are still things for m

Style Basics

The men’s style guide to buying an umbrella

Do you carry an umbrella with you on days if it looks like it might rain? If you're a guy in the Den

Style Basics

What to wear for your Kentucky Derby party (4 practical tips)

Whether you watch the horse race or not, Derby Day is always a fun time. There are mint juleps, big

Style Basics

What should lawyers wear? [4 easy tips to balance professionalism with style]

As a lawyer, how you present yourself can certainly have an impact on whether a new client chooses t

Guy Knowledge

Should a man get a pedicure?

At the mere mention of pedicure, most of us guys have a very quick and often expressive reaction: so

Clothing Care

Do you really need shoe trees?

Do you use shoe trees? Are they currently inside your favorite dress shoes helping them to keep thei

How To

The best shoe shine in Denver (case study)

In the summer of 2018, I had a meeting at the Starbucks in the Chase building in downtown Denver. Wh

How To

How to take care of your suit (and make it last)

When you buy a new suit, that first day you wear it is always memorable. You get compliment after co

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Our interview with Some Like it Classic (wedding planning from the desert to the mountains)

As many of you probably know, we split our time between Colorado and Arizona, meeting with our clien

How To

Denver Gents: the dapper organization that you need to join

A couple months back I saw an interesting "suggested profile" on my Instagram: @denvergents. There w

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Denver coffee scene: Steam Espresso

1. Can you tell me a little bit behind Steam? I imagine that you were able to leverage your skills a

Style Basics

What is a shirt gusset? Do you need one?

When shopping for a custom dress shirt, you have all sorts of fun options to choose from. For instan

Dress Tips

The Bespoke Edge 2018 lookbook

How To

What should you wear with a grey suit?

This is a common question that we are asked. And rightfully so. Second to the proverbial dark suit,

How To

How to buy a tuxedo: the definitive guide

At some point in a man's life, he is going to be faced with a unique shopping task: find a tuxedo. M

Style Basics

Why do we wear pocket squares? Just for decoration?

Although wearing a handkerchief (i.e. pocket square) isn’t as common today as it once was, it rema

Style Basics

Business casual and the return of the well dressed man

If it seems like fewer men are wearing suits today, you're right. Sort of. In the mid-century, a ma

Style Basics

The Nehru wedding jacket: is it right for you?

The Nehru wedding jacket is really something special. Such a striking difference from a traditional

Style Basics

What are some alternatives to the standard suit in menswear?

Are you burnt out on wearing a suit or tuxedo? Hopefully, not forever! But if you are looking for so

Style Basics

This New Year’s Eve, dress sharp in a sport coat or blazer

First, an apology: We thought that we had this article published prior to this New Year's Eve, but a

Style Basics

What is a marcella dress shirt? (and when to wear one)

The Marcella dress shirt is one of three dress shirts commonly worn in men's black tie attire. Also

Style Basics

How to dress for the office holiday party

Are you wondering how to dress for the office holiday party this season? It can be a little tricky

Style Basics

Why is there felt under a suit collar?

Have you ever wondered why there is felt under a suit collar? It's not very obvious and it will prob

How To

How to pack a suit for travel and avoid wrinkling

Do you know how to pack a suit for travel and minimize wrinkling? The last thing you want when trave

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Elevate Photography: Taking Denver’s photography scene to new heights

If you follow my blog, you know that from time to time I like to introduce you to a business owner t

Style Basics

4 quick style tips for fall

Fall is a great time of year from a sartorial perspective, because it can be the perfect opportunity

Style Basics

How is a tuxedo different from a suit?

This is a very common question. The short answer is that a tuxedo is dressier than a suit and has sa

How To

How to buy a sportcoat: the complete guide

It's that time of the year again when wearing a sportcoat just makes a lot of sense. It's a more cas

Video

Daily BE | Episode 90: Would you wear dress shoes without socks?

Have you considered wearing your dress shoes without socks in the summer? It's a great look. Here's

Weddings

Our interview with Payton Bernstine, of Promise Event Planners

As part of our continued effort to seek out some of Colorado's most talented wedding vendors, I rece

Style Basics

What to keep in your suit pockets (and what not to)

Ever since I was a kid I was picking things up and putting them in my pockets (The cargo short era o

Style Basics

Women’s suits and creating a versatile look, with style expert Delphine Gennisson

Since BE has been in business, we have been approached every now and again by women inquiring about

Dress Tips

Our interview with Sword and Plough, a company with a mission

If you follow this blog with any regularity you'll know that I'm always on the lookout for folks doi

Dress Tips

What we’ve learned about our summer style this year

This August will mark the fifth year in operation for Bespoke Edge. We've come a long way, for sure.

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Our interview with Love Letters Floral Design, a wedding florist not afraid to bend the rules

Ron and I recently had the opportunity to work with a really wonderful couple. It was an honor for u

Style Basics

What are surgeon cuffs? [and when to wear them]

What are surgeon cuffs on a men's suit? Have you ever heard that term used before? Simply put, funct

Style Basics

The fascinating history behind the suit

One of my favorite topics to discuss is the history of menswear. I love how men's attire is so often

Style Basics

How to wear wingtip shoes to the office

I think wingtip and brogue shoes are a little misunderstood. It can be hard to know if they are dres

Dress Tips

What is a dopp kit? Is it the same as a toiletry kit?

What is a dopp kit? Easy. A dopp kit is a toiletry bag. But you probably already knew this, right? I

How To

A great summer look going “sockless”

I going "sockless" in quotes because I am wearing 'no show' socks. Regardless, not seeing my socks r

How To

Newly engaged? Here’s how to get savvy with your financials

If you follow our work here at Bespoke Edge, you'll know that we build quite a few custom wedding su

How To

Guess what was in the shoe shine box

The other day I happened to find myself at the Bespoke Edge windsor office and in need of some shoe

How To

What is a basted fitting for a suit? Is it important?

When Ron and Brett and I founded Bespoke Edge back in 2012, it was very important to all of us that

Style Basics

About that lapel buttonhole

Does it seem odd to have a lapel buttonhole on your jacket, but no button on the opposite side? Why

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Our interview with Chase Moore, of Trilogy Financial

Over recent months, I've had the pleasure of getting to know Chase Moore, a financial advisor with 

How To

How to wear a sportcoat to the office (when no one else does)

Do you want to wear a sportcoat to the office, but you'd be the only guy wearing one and you are wo

Featured Company

What you need to know about boutonnieres (Interview with Posies and Poms Floral Designs)

Recently, I had an opportunity to work alongside one of Denver's most talented floral designers, Gen

Style Basics

Adopt these style lessons from the French (and instantly boost your style)

The French have a reputation for all things luxury, don't they? Wine, cheese, espresso, perfume, and

Style Basics

Style lessons from James Bond

Bond has always been a sharp dressed gentleman, there's no denying that. But what style lessons from

How To

How to spot a custom suit (4 subtle giveaways)

Custom suiting for men has skyrocketed in popularity over the past five to seven years. Many men are

Shirts

Know your shirt fabrics

Gingham A gingham pattern is a checkered pattern with white and colored checks that are the same siz

Dress Tips

How to wear a pocket square in the office

I've said it before and I'll say it again, pocket squares are a lot of fun. I can't think of a bette

Style Basics

Current style trends for men: 2019 (practical info)

One of the most common questions I receive in the office is some variation of "is this stylish." Whe

Featured Company

Letitia Frye: America’s “auctiontainer”

I'm guessing you haven't heard the term auctiontainer before, am I right? I hadn't either, at least

Featured Company

Featured Arizona photographer: Chris Loomis

I recently discovered a very talented Phoenix and Scottsdale area photographer in a roundabout sort

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Colorado Wedding Photographer, Daylene Wilson

If you follow BE you know that I have a tendency to reach out to wedding photographers. As a custom

Weddings

Spotlight on fine art photographer, Tamara Gruner

As Bespoke Edge matures, we are beginning to realize that our clothing tends to look absolutely grea

Featured Company

Spotlight on Fort Collins real estate development: The Exchange

Oftentimes, it seems like Denver and Boulder get all the attention when it comes to development and

Featured Company

5280’s Top of the Town voting

So, it's that time of year again. Time to vote in 5280 Magazine's annual Top of the Town competitio

How To

How to choose a pocket square fabric (cotton or silk?)

Wearing a pocket square in your jacket is usually the easiest way for men to be more stylish. There'

Weddings

Bespoke Edge Groom’s Guide to Wedding Planning

Bespoke Edge - Groom's Guide to Wedding Planning

Dress Tips

What’s the best way to improve your style? (Master the basics)

We are often asked what is the best way to improve your style. And the answer may surprise you - foc

Featured Company

Twenty-Five Event Management: Our interview with Liz Marcou

On a recent trip to the desert, I met with Liz Marcou, founder and owner of Twenty-Five Event Manage

Featured Company

Our interview with wedding photographer Mark Creery

Over the past couple of months, I've come across a handful of really great wedding vendors in the Fo

Accessories

Driving gloves: The coolest accessory ever?

Do you own a pair of driving gloves? The kind with the open back and room for your knuckles to breat

Featured Company

Thinking of buying a home in Boulder? Here’s what you need to know

If you follow real estate at all in Colorado, you've surely caught wind of the meteoric rise of prop

Featured Company

Pink Diamond Events: Fort Collins’ leading wedding planner

A few weeks back, I discovered an event planning company located in my hometown of Fort Collins call

Dress Tips

We started a video blog!

Big news everyone, BE has launched its first video blog! If you follow BE, you know that we offer

Dress Tips

How to dress for the New Year’s Eve party

Are you ready to ring in 2017?! New Year's Eve is tomorrow and if you're going out to celebrate, we

Featured Company

Sunshine & Reign Photography, a rad duo out of Arizona

As part of our ongoing effort to seek out the finest wedding photographers around, I recently flew o

Featured Company

Interview with Florence Müller of the Denver Art Museum

I recently sat down with Florence Müller, Textile and Fashion Curator at the Denver Art Museum. Mü

Dress Tips

You know the fabric, but what exactly is flannel?

We all own some flannel clothing. Whether it's a comfy shirt, lined pants, or your bed sheets, flann

Featured Company

Ashley Kidder wedding photography

This week I'm profiling a very talented wedding photographer, Ashley Kidder. If you take a look arou

Featured Company

Dionne Event Productions, featured Scottsdale wedding planner

Ever since we expanded to the Arizona area, one of my current projects is building a wedding guide f

Accessories

How to match your watch to your suit or shirt

Do you give much thought to how to match your watch to your suit? Or what about something more casua

Weddings

Looking for a wedding photographer? Check out JXC Photo

Each year, we continue to work with more and more grooms. And so recently, I decided that we really

Weddings

Interview with photographer, From the Hip Photo

Every time we build a suit for a groom it's a huge privilege. It's an opportunity for us to build a

Style Basics

The 4 most common style mistakes men make (fall edition)

Here in Colorado we have had an incredibly warm fall. Typically, we do have warm days in October and

Dress Tips

Our interview with Bobby Stuckey of Boulder’s Frasca

Almost a year ago now, Brett and I stumbled across a little gem on Netflix called Somm. It's a 2012

Style Basics

The right way to roll up your sleeves

As a kid, I would roll up my sleeves sometimes to signify that "I was getting down to business." As

Dress Tips

Luxury menswear in Denver

What does luxury menswear in Denver mean to you? Is it just a high price tag or is it something m

Dress Tips

Your new style, Part I: Focus on the basics

It's easy to overthink men's style. Flip through a magazine and you're often left with the impressio

Style Basics

Barton Watch Bands – Customize your wrist

Brett and I are watch guys. Although I don't feel like we can call ourselves collectors just yet, b

Dress Tips

Our 2016 fall lookbook

The changing leaves in Denver are our annual reminder to publish the BE fall lookbook. As any Colora

Dress Tips

Do you need a peaked lapel jacket?

Although peaked lapel jackets have seen a bit of a resurgence in popularity in recent years, they ar

Guy Knowledge

What is a men’s clothier?

When you start to think about it, you begin to realize just how many different ways there are to say

Guy Knowledge

Why corozo buttons are my new favorite

If you've shopped with us before, you'll know that aside from offering an enormous collection of sui

Clothing Care

How to keep your dress shirts looking like new

I received a question recently on how to keep your dress shirts looking like new. The more I thoug

Style Basics

Can you wear jeans as business casual?

It's no secret that Casual Friday has taken over more days of the week. What began years ago as a wa

Style Basics

Thoughts on cashmere suit fabrics

Every so often we receive an inquiry on our cashmere suit fabrics. Much of the time, guys are simply

Style Basics

Scottsdale style: The T-shirt and sportcoat combo

The T-shirt and sportcoat pairing is one of those sartorial risks that few take and even fewer can p

Featured Company

Joe Akmakjian of the Muscular Dystrophy Association

At BE, we consider ourselves fortunate to have a very diverse group of clients. And this week I want

Style Basics

Is raw denim the same as selvedge denim?

Is Raw denim the same as Selvedge denim? That's the driving question behind my ongoing search for

How To

Unique suit linings from Bespoke Edge

For some time now, Ron has been searching high and low for some unique suit linings. A task that wh

Suits

BE is proud to offer men’s clothing in Scottsdale

We have a big announcement for you...Beginning in September, we will be regularly offering our men's

Weddings

How to build the perfect Scottsdale wedding suit

At Bespoke Edge, it's safe to say that we know our way around a wedding suit. And although the warm

Summer

Our favorite summer pocket squares

Pocket squares are a lot of fun. There's probably no better way to add a little personality to your

How To

How to buy a summer suit (the complete guide)

Summer presents a unique sartorial opportunity when it comes to suits. It's easier than ever to stan

Style Basics

Short sleeve summer shirts (why you should try something different)

So, Brett just received a couple of really fun shirts. I thought it was worth a blog post to go over

Guy Knowledge

Professional knife sharpening (who and what you need to know)

I recently realized just how incredibly dull my kitchen knives had become. Not only were they not c

Blog

How to write a Yelp review

Have you purchased Bespoke Edge clothes? Wearing them right now, perhaps?! Those of us at BE woul

Blog

How to write a Google review

Have you purchased Bespoke Edge clothes? Wearing them right now, perhaps?! Those of us at BE would

Guy Knowledge

Has Boulder changed for the better?

Boulder seems to be all over the news these days. Either because of something in reference to the ho

Guy Knowledge

The story behind Father’s Day

Father's Day gift guides just seem so trite, don't they? So, as a history buff, I thought I'd take

How To

Memorial Day Weekend cocktail: the mint julep

For so many of us, Memorial Day is the unofficial first day of summer. To help you celebrate, we're

How To

Keep your cool this summer in a suit

One of the biggest misconceptions about menswear today is that the fabric is always going to be too

Style Basics

Wearing shoes without socks, what you need to know

There’s a bit of a stigma around wearing shoes without socks, isn’t there? Ever since you wer

Clothing Care

What is a full canvas suit? [and is it worth it?]

There's a horse in your suit jacket, did you know that? Well, if your suit jacket is made in a full

Style Basics

2 key items for a spring blizzard

This morning, I woke up to a truck with its doors frozen shut, 16 inches of snow on the ground, and

How To

How to build the perfect spring blazer (a case study)

As the snow begins to melt and the weather warms, we can't help but think about Spring sportcoats an

Suits

Trend report: The new suit culture

“I didn’t sell a single suit all last week.” That’s what I overhead at a department store l

Suits

What’s the difference between Bespoke and MTM?

As a custom clothing provider we are often asked about the difference between bespoke and made to me

Featured Company

Colorado Style, Part 4: Funkwerks Brewing

Welcome to Part IV of the Bespoke Edge Colorado Style campaign. In this edition, we are catching up

Weddings

Everything he needs to know about finding the right wedding suit

Recently engaged? Congratulations! As you dive into the wedding planning, you’ll probably begin wi

Guy Knowledge

Interior design basics for guys

Interior design can be a sensitive topic for guys. It can seem intimidating and even emasculating fo

Featured Company

Brett’s custom cufflinks: Abby Sparks Designs

So, big news everyone. Brett was married on October 3rd! And as you can imagine, we are going to beg

Shirts

BE Style Profile: Boulder’s Andy Manz

So, every now and again, we write a blog post on a shirt that really caught our eye. Something that

Featured Company

Colorado Style, Part 3: Bryan Dayton of Acorn Restaurant

In Part 3 of our Colorado Style campaign, we profiled restaurateur Bryan Dayton of the Boulder based

Weddings

Colorado vintage wedding inspiration

This past summer we had the pleasure of being included in a Colorado vintage wedding styled photo sh

Featured Company

Colorado Style, Part 2: Valentich Bags

Over the past several years, it has become evident that Denver is becoming a bit of a "maker" city

Featured Company

Colorado Style, Part 1: Where Wood Meets Steel

The smiling gentleman above is Ryan Dirksen, founder and builder behind Where Wood Meets Steel - o

Dress Tips

What is Colorado Style?

This past summer, I have been hard at work on a project. I've kept it under wraps until now. Simply

How To

How to order a martini

Ah, the venerable martini. Clear as water, flammable, and with a reputation for elegance and purity.

Style Basics

4 easy style tips for fall

Good news and bad news, fellas. The good news is that out here in Colorado, we have several more wee

Style Basics

Wearing sport coats in the summer (what you need to know to stay cool)

Summer is not over yet, fellas. You may be looking forward to Labor Day, but as I write this, I'm gl

How To

The Americano cocktail, a unique summer drink

With the warm weather comes the circus of summer cocktails. You know the ones I'm talking about, the

Summer

How to dress like James Bond – Casino Royale

I'm a big James Bond fan. I always aspired to have the poise and confidence that my favorite fiction

How To

6 clever ways to stay cool this summer (and still dress sharp)

Before our first 90 degree day here in the Denver area, I thought it prudent to write an article on

Style Basics

The Perfect Shirt for Summer – Part I

As I am sure you would expect, those of us at BE have ordered some summer shirts. And as they begin

How To

How to buy a summer sportcoat (the complete 2020 guide)

The warm weather has arrived. So much so, that I am writing this article as I lounge at the pool. It

Dress Tips

Why does it seem like no one in Colorado owns an umbrella?

The long week of rain that we had a couple weeks back was a bit of a dozy. Indeed, it rains in the

How To

Odds and ends – where should you buy boxers, socks and belts

I spend a lot of time talking about suits and shirts and pants and all that good stuff, but what abo

Featured Company

Featured Company: HIM Clothing

I recently stumbled across a very cool tie maker in the Denver area called HIM Clothing. The compa

How To

5 things about suits you have completely wrong

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about wearing suits. And in today’s typical work envir

Style Basics

5 spring style tips for men

Winter storm warnings and 72 degree days -- both within the same 72 hours. Such an unlikely juxtapos

Weddings

How to choose a vintage wedding suit

Vintage weddings seem to be all the rage right now. A quick survey on Pinterest will show a whole r

Style Basics

How to buy a wedding suit in 2020: the ultimate guide

A lot of couples today are realizing that they don't want just an ordinary rented suit or tuxedo fo

Suits

Why we don’t sell suits online

We don't compromise. That's what makes BE, BE. It's a lesson my father taught Brett and I when were

Style Basics

6 ways to dress like a gentleman this Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Whether you like V-day or not, you may as well dress sha

How To

How to know when to wear a pocket square

There are a lot of sources out there on the Internet that show you ways to fold a pocket square, and

Style Basics

The only 2 casual dress shirts you need

No matter how regal your sartorial leanings may be, we all find ourselves in a spot sometimes where

Style Basics

Dress in layers to keep warm this winter

It's cold outside! But you know this. And it's this time of the year that we all struggle with how

Accessories

Ring in the new year with a classic cocktail

Champagne seems to get all the credit this time of year, and rightfully so. But this year we wanted

Featured Company

Featured Photographer: Ashley Kidder, Urban Safari Photography

If you've been to our homepage recently, you'll notice a new portrait of the three of us at BE. The

Featured Company

Introducing our first featured shirt – the Daily Rider

If you've been wandering around our online store lately you probably noticed a category of shirts de

Clothing Care

Travel with a suit in style

There's really no way to sugar coat it - having to travel with a suit can be a real pain. Over the

Weddings

5 Style Tips for Grooms

Recently, I caught up with Kelly Hinde of the Little White Dress Bridal Shop and asked her if she wa

How To

Never wear a baggy dress shirt again

We've all worn them at some point in our lives. The infamous baggy shirt. Almost blouse-like i

Accessories

3 great sock options for fall

The cooler weather means that now I will have to wear socks again. Therefore, I thought it prudent t

Style Basics

What is a broadcloth dress shirt?

Have you ever found yourself asking the obvious question, what is a broadcloth dress shirt? First o

Dress Tips

The one button jacket, yes you can (and should) wear one

Do you own a single button jacket? Probably not, right? It's easy to think that the only men capable

Dress Tips

5 things women wish you’d toss from your closet

At the Bespoke Edge we are always on the hunt for practical style info - the type of down to earth a

Clothing Care

How to wash a dress shirt

A brand new dress shirt is one of life’s little pleasures, isn’t it? It’s so clean and c

Style Basics

3 easy style tips for fall

As much as you may love that bro tank and pair of cargo shorts it's time to (carefully) put them awa

Dress Tips

What the color of your tie says about you

Now this blog post falls a little bit into the category of personal branding. You already know that

Dress Tips

3 great things about fall style

So with Labor Day over we can now turn our attention to the fall and the cooler weather that's just

Weddings

What’s a dinner jacket? And when to wear it?

For many years I was under the impression that a dinner jacket was merely a jacket that you wore to

Featured Company

Featured Company – Armitage & McMillan

There seems to be a growing menswear trend in the Denver area. A handful of small shops have opened

Dress Tips

It’s time for you to redefine business casual

Don't underestimate the power of a really great white shirt and pair of slacks. Whether in or out o

Dress Tips

Should you wear a tie this summer?

It dawned on me recently that I hadn't worn a tie in a couple months. If you've worked with Ron rece

Style Basics

What does black tie optional mean? (Dress codes explained)

So you're on the guest list for a black tie event. Good for you. But looking closely at the invitati

Dress Tips

6 style mistakes that women notice

It's always a good idea to ask for a girl's opinion. I think this is true for many things but espec

Blog

Why we do what we do

I was recently reminded that us guys can sometimes have a hard time asking for help. What happened

Style Basics

The definitive guide to the loafer

Ah, loafers. The often underrated and historical shoe that men have been wearing not only for their

Summer

Your poolside fashion checklist

Well, we made it to summer everyone! Wash Park is packed to the brim, the 14ers are drying off and y

Press

Daily Camera: Dad, sons on mission to make Boulder County men more stylish

By Aimee Heckel Camera Staff Writer POSTED:   06/14/2014 11:00:00 AM MDT Original article: 

Weddings

4 benefits of buying your wedding tuxedo (and not renting a used one)

So you popped the question and thought the hard part was over, right? Then the onslaught of planning

Dress Tips

7 summer style essentials for men

Ah, summer. You are almost here. But warmer months aren't an excuse to dress like you're in college

Press

BE Press: Denver Post Business Q&A – The Bespoke Edge Denver

Originally posted in the Denver Post. Read more: Business Q&A: The Bespoke Edge, Denver - The

Dress Tips

Looking at investment clothing in a new way

Investment clothing is usually thought of as something that costs a lot of money. Simple as that. In

Shirts

Choosing the best shirt collar for your body type

Do you think that there is just one type of shirt collar? Ha! Think again. But this doesn't mean tha

Uncategorized Blog Posts

How your clothes may help you to appear slimmer

If you want to appear slim, wear black. Right? We've all heard that before, but let's face it, who

Style Basics

Why men don’t like buying suits

Buying a suit, whether it's custom, made to measure, or off-the-rack, can be rather intimidating. Af

How To

4 myths about buying custom clothes

When I was just a young (although still very well dressed) little boy, I had absolutely no chance of

Style Basics

17 easy style tips for men

As many of you know, here at Bespoke Edge, we are in the business of educating men on how to dress b

Dress Tips

What essentials do men need to build a wardrobe?

What essentials do men need to build a wardrobe? After all, you need to start somewhere, right? W

Weddings

Why this should be your wedding suit

When you're in the men's clothing business you have to keep your ear to the ground to keep abreast o

Press

Custom clothing with an edge – Windsor Beacon

Windsor-based company is one of its kind among traditional shops. Written by Erin Udell Read origina

Guy Knowledge

Pick Stitching – what it is and how to find it

Pick stitching is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but not many guys really know what it is. Wh

Dress Tips

4 tricks to dress like a man in 2014

With the new year comes the chance to break free of old habits and be a better man. From BE's perspe

Featured Company

Featured company: Little White Dress Bridal Shop

At Bespoke Edge our goal has always been to help guys look their best. So it's a very special privil

Our Collection

The Bespoke Edge Signature Suit

Many guys choose to have a bespoke suit made for them because they want that perfect fit. Tailored s

How To

The three essential shirts every man should have

So there are a lot of different shirt fabrics out there. If you've seen the BE fabric book you know

Accessories

About Our Collection

Shirts-  From $125.00 With hundreds of unique fabrics to choose from you can create that one-of-a-

Style Basics

Man Laws – Matching Your Ties

About our Man Law series of style: As we echo many times on this blog, the essence of a man's style

Style Basics

Notched lapel versus peaked lapel suits (and finding the right one for you)

When shopping for a suit, one of the big decisions that you'll need to make is whether you want a no

Dress Tips

Four-in-hand knot versus the Windsor knot

If someone were to ask you what knot you use when tying your favorite neck tie and you couldn’t an

Our Collection

BE’s Signature Collar

Creating one-of-a-kind clothing pieces is what we do at Bespoke Edge. So, when the company was firs

Press

Greeley Tribune: Windsor custom clothing business offers suits for the most sharp-dressed men

Read the full article at The Greeley Tribune WINDSOR — It’s no secret that the days of having

Blog

Today’s dress for success

I came across a good article written by Dave Kerpen on how to dress for success in today’s marketp

Press

A New Partnership: BE & Burke Cleaners

  We are excited to announce our new partnership in Northern Colorado with Burke Cleaners! 

Blog

Windsor custom clothing business offers suits for the most sharp-dressed men

Windsor custom clothing business offers suits for the most sharp-dress men Windsor Now | Jason Pohl

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Matching: What should match and what doesn’t matter

When coordinating an outfit it is important to consider matching certain items, or at least be aware

Blog

The Coloradoan: On The Move

On The Move March 16, 2013  |  The Coloradoan The manager of the former The Regiment Shops, a men

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Northern Colorado Business Report – Living on the Bespoke Edge

Featured from The Eye, on the  Northern Colorado Business Report   (http://www.ncbr.com/arti

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Bespoke versus made to measure clothing

As a custom clothing provider we are often asked about bespoke versus made to measure (MTM). And whi

Accessories

My Father’s Cufflinks

My many years in the men’s clothing industry has certainly given me lots of opportunities to “dr

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Happy New Year From The Bespoke Edge

The Bespoke Edge opened in October of 2012. Although we have only been open for a short period of ti

Blog

7 Grooming and Dress Tips for Men

Attention to detail is crucial when creating that competitive edge! Sometimes the small details that

Style Basics

What is a ticket pocket?

Have you ever wondered what is a ticket pocket on something like a suit or sport coat? If you've sho

How To

How to care for your ties in 3 ways

An all silk, hand-sewn tie will last many years if proper care is given to it and some simple guid

Dress Tips

How to tie a tie guide

Don't know how to tie a necktie? Fear not, we are here to help. Use these simple instructions as a g

Dress Tips

Dress for your success

In job hunting, first impressions are critical and you are marketing an important product - yourself

Blog

The Bespoke Edge fabrics and pricing

One of the key ingredients to creating that sophisticated and useful wardrobe is the fabric you choo

Blog

What is bespoke clothing?

Have you ever been curious as to what is bespoke clothing? Perhaps you were searching for a suit whe

Blog

Welcome to The Bespoke Edge!

It is our pleasure to present to you this special offering of ‘bespoke’ tailored clothing. The

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Ron Wagner has enjoyed a rewarding career in the men's clothing industry for over 35 years. His back

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