Miguel has been working in Fashion Marketing for the last 10 years, after undergoing a complete life change from his previous work as a Civil Engineer (his academic background). He also founded the well-renowned menswear and lifestyle blog Beyond Fabric. His style has continuously evolved over the years, going from sartorial to a more comprehensive and eclectic approach. Other passions besides fashion, include cars, bikes, watches and cooking.

Without further ado, here are Miguel's picks including pieces from our latest arrivals, favourite spots in Rīga and Spotify playlist adds.

SHOPPING AT THE FEETING ROOM: 

1 - Kinderman Corduroy Short Coat by Delikatessen

 "Corduroy is likely one of the most underrated materials in menswear. It's commonly misassociated with older men lacking in the style department, but it is actually a statement both in classic and contemporary menswear. This Jumbo version with extra wide wales and velvety feel is simply superb, especially when paired with such a sleek coat design."

2 - Cardigan Over by Corelate

"Another menswear staple often disregarded by younger generations, cardigans make for great layering alternatives, be it for warmth or visual interest alone. This heavyweight, longer version by Corelate comes in a luxurious and versatile camel shade and can be worn as your outer layer. Just perfect."

3 - Naxos Sneakers by Perks 

"A sleek, comfortable sneakers that exudes the sophistication and patina effect of a high-end oxford shoe? Count me in!"

4 - Logo Embroidered Chinos by Champion x Beams

"Even though these are not for the faint of heart, I just love how Champion delivers a cool, contemporary approach to the infamous go-to-hell-pants, made popular by preppy movements."

SPOTS IN PORTO: 

1 - Ikeda

"A refurbished 2-storey house with one of the most iconic interior design instalations (simply look up on the second floor) and outstanding Asian cuisine. Although the sushi is wonderful, I strongly advise you to try out the other dishes."

2 - Ton-Up Garage

"As a hopeless petrolhead it makes sense that a place where custom bikes, exclusive garments, food and drinks come together to celebrate motorculture. The recently inaugurated space in Rua de Camões serves healthy meals and snacks besides presenting you with some of the best rides available." 

ON LOOP ON SPOTIFY: 

"I must say I'm not an avid seeker for the most recent album debuts and usually tend to stick to a few personal favourites. That is not to say I have a small playlist, in fact it's quite broad and eclectic - you can find me listening almost anything from classic to techno".

1 - The River - King Gizzard and the Lizzard Wizzard

2 - Sempre bem - Capitão Fausto

3 - Total Football - Parquet Courts

One of the latest collabs we'd like to highlight is none other than with Stock the Nature - a Lisbon based furniture and décor store. If you've been to our Lisbon store, chances are you've seen or even relaxed on, some of their amazing pieces on display. 

maranathahouston Lisboa - sofa, chairs and table by Stock the Nature

The project aims to deliver a unique store experience through carefully curated pieces, ranging from furniture, to lighting and décor. What truly sets them apart from the multitude of offerings out there, is their unique aesthetic feel and ability to seamless merge together on the same space, items from diverse origins and inspirations. Our store is a perfect example, with the massive black couch with grey braided pillows portraying a more sleek ambience, which perfectly coexists with laid back chairs adorned by ethnical-inspired patterned pillows or luxurious polished coffee tables. 

When it comes to fashion it's granted that trends fade as quickly as they grow, even if there's a certain cyclic nature in their lifespan. However, some seem to gain such a momentum that they become set in stone for a vast majority of consumers, be them fashion-savvy or not. As we're (hopefully) fast approaching warm, sunny days, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss one such everlasting trend: going sockless. 

Few other style moves scream Summer as much as a bare ankle, especially if it's tanned to perfection. While women have grown accostumed to the inherent freshness of walking around in an array of sandals and slides, men on the other hand, are restricted to a range of much more protective, so to say, shoe choices. Nonetheless, the following tips to pulling off a "sans" socks look are applicable to both genders.

There's no denying the special appeal and coolness of going sockless, but before doing so one should consider a number of variables. Let's cover the basics:

Working Environment:

No matter how polished you look, it may still not be appropriate for your workplace...  

As much as you want to take the plunge and ditch the socks, take a moment to consider whether or not it suits your corporate or working environment. In the event that you work in a company with more conservative values, or in an industry that due to its specificities (banking, law, corporate management...) requires a specific formal dress code, then this move is not for you.
Hold it until the weekend or casual Fridays to sport it.

Lifestyle:

Your lifestyle can also dictacte whether or not you should avoid socks. Say in your daily routine you walk around for several hours a day in dress shoes: even with invisible socks and proper quality shoes, chances are your feet will take a pounding and add a sense of discomfort. 

Personal Style:

Besides the above "technical" restrictions, your personal style is one of the most important factors when opting to show some ankle. Mind you that the sockless look is casual in nature, meaning it may not match more formal attires, but it can also cause quite antagonistic reactions from other people. As such, if you normally dress up do consider that not wearing socks is a bold move often seen as a close call between stylish and tacky...can you deal with it?

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