Blog | Kirrin Finch

De-Constructing Men's Pants and Making Them For Women

We thought the current state of women's pants was pretty dismal, so we decided to challenge fashion industry norms, and actually develop a pair of women's pants that not only... Read more...

Gray suit with red and blue pocket square.

How To Use A Pocket Square To Make Your Next Outfit Even More Dapper

Pocket squares are colorful, unique accessories that can take your next dapper look to the next level! They are a fun way to express your style and stand out from the crowd. Here... Read more...

Close up of band collar shirt made by Kirrin Finch

A Guide to Mandarin Vs Band Collars

What is a Mandarin collar? How about a band, Nehru, Mao, or granddad collar? There are so many ways of saying the same thing it's a little wild! Read more...

What Is Flannel Anyway?

Do you know what makes a flannel? Flannel is made from a specific type of material and weaving that results in a durable, warm, versatile fabric that is perfect for cooler weather! Are you... Read more...

Making The Perfect Menswear-Inspired Button-Up Even Better

In mid 2015, we made our first prototype and then continued to iterate on it and test it on a variety of body types until we felt it was ready for... Read more...

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Now Taking Care of Your Bottom Half - Aka We Launched Pants!

We've been working on pants for the last year and we finally launched our first set of navy chinos. To celebrate the launch and get the word out, we made... Read more...

Doreen Pierre Style Guide

In this new Dapper Scout series, Doreen styles the Stowe button-up shirt in three different ways. From work, to a night out on the town and into the weekend, Doreen... Read more...

What Is Organic Cotton?

People are always talking about buying organic, but what does that actually mean in terms of clothing? Unlike conventional cotton, organic cotton uses no synthetic pesticides, manmade fertilizers or genetically modified... Read more...

Stylish Color Combinations To Spruce Up Your Look

Ever struggled to figure out what colors go well together or how to elevate an everyday look with a pop of color? We love having fun with color combinations, so we... Read more...

What Dapper Means To You?

Traditionally dapper has meant someone (usually a man) who is stylishly or sharply dressed. But the word dapper has taken on a broader meaning and been adopted by many women... Read more...

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What is the Definition of Dapper?

Dapper is defined as a spruce and stylish dresser. Traditionally it has referred to men, but more recently women sporting suits, button-ups and bow ties have been described as dapper.... Read more...

History of Women Wearing Men's Clothing

For many years, women were restricted to wearing dresses, and tight corsets, but things started to change in the late 19th century. Women began to challenge the norms, and started... Read more...

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