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Style essays and reference guides from the JANKS atelier — what to look for in a garment, how cloth behaves, and the details worth paying for.
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Essays from the Atelier
Knowledge Base
The JANKS Style Guides
Curated reference guides on the principles that separate good dressing from great dressing.
01
The Anatomy of a Bespoke Suit
- â—†Canvassed vs fused construction
- â—†Surgeon's cuffs & functional buttonholes
- â—†Half-lining vs full-lining
- â—†Pick stitching and hand finishing
02
Reading Fabric & Cloth
- â—†Super numbers: what they actually mean
- â—†Worsted vs woollen weaves
- â—†Seasonal cloths: flannel, fresco, linen
- â—†Pattern matching in checks & stripes
03
The Fit Hierarchy
- â—†Shoulder — the most important dimension
- â—†Chest suppression & waist shaping
- â—†Trouser break: clean, half, full
- â—†Sleeve pitch and roll
04
Accessorising with Intention
- â—†Pocket square folds: TV, puff, three-point
- â—†Tie width vs lapel width balance
- â—†Cufflink occasions: when and which
- â—†Belt vs braces — understanding the choice
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