The Gentleman's Guide

What Is Sprezzatura Style?

What Is Sprezzatura Style?

Sprezzatura” is an Italian word that has long been used in men’s fashion. But - perhaps because of the 2021 film House of Gucci - it has recently caught more eyes and ears than is typical.

By the sound of it, “sprezzatura style” may sound like a lofty goal to achieve, yet many gentlemen already have it! Here we will define the term and share some easy-to-accomplish sprezzatura examples.

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Get Shimmering with this Silver Accessories Style Guide

Get Shimmering with this Silver Accessories Style Guide

Silver always adds that special je ne sais quoi to party looks, the summer wedding season and, of course, the holidays. 

At R. Hanauer we have stunning silver accessories, including silver bow ties, ties and cummerbund sets. We share some essential fashion tips to help you pair them so you can look your shimmering best. 

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Get Ghoulish with These Halloween Bow Ties

Get Ghoulish with These Halloween Bow Ties
Well-dressed gentlemen showcase their personality through fine accessories. Halloween - when the whole country is on theme - is a fantastic time to let your individuality shine. 

Orange bow ties or skull bow ties … at R. Hanauer, we have a handsome array of Halloween bow ties and accessories that will keep you looking sharp all through the Fall.  Continue reading

Ivy League Style 101

Ivy League Style 101

The origins of Ivy League Style - or Ivy Style as it’s often called - stretch back more than 100 years. It’s history is interesting, and many aspects of the Ivy Style fashion foundation are still very much in play today. In this Ivy Style blog post, we’ll address the most common questions around Ivy League Style. 

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What is Grosgrain?

What is Grosgrain?

Grosgrain is used in garments and accessories for men, women and children. It also has numerous applications beyond attire. But what is grosgrain? Is it a fabric? A weave? How do you say the word, and what does it mean? 

Here, we’ll answer all of these questions, and showcase some of our favorite R. Hanauer grosgrain accessories. 

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American Flag Bow Ties for the 4th of July

American Flag Bow Ties for the 4th of July
Summer is officially here - and social events are back on the calendar! From casual backyard barbecues to fanfare and fireworks, July Fourth is sure to be an event to celebrate and remember this year. And what better way than to laud Independence Day than with an American Flag bow tie

Check out some of our favorite on-theme pieces, and shop the R. Hanauer Independence Collection for fine accessories that show your American pride all year long.  Continue reading

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

After more than a year’s worth of postponed nuptials, the summer 2021 wedding season is likely to be busy - and fun.

Some invitations include straightforward wording in regard to the dress code, and others require interpretation. Here, we’ll cover traditional choices as well as those that are a bit more creative so you’ll know exactly what to wear to a summer wedding. 

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