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Jonathan Harbo

TRANSITIONAL TAILORING WITH JONATHAN HARBOE

Do you know Jonathan Harboe? Everyone in the Copenhagen district called Frederiksberg does. Jonathan is a well-known Danish actor, born, raised and still based in Frederiksberg. He is currently working with a production company on his directorial debut of a short film he has written. When we walked his beloved streets together, we frequently paused to chat and wave at his friends. We wanted to capture Jonathan in transition, coming from vacation summer style and back to work. The two-sided feeling we all recognize, from inspiring lazy summer days to going into autumn character.

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Florian Alexander

SUMMER FAVOURITES x FLORIAN ALEXANDER

We’re meeting up with Florian Alexander, the multifaceted fashion profile who works as both a stylist, model and DJ. In a sunny Stockholm, he’s taking us through his favourite sports and shares his style preferences for warmer weather.

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Oscar Arresjö

SUMMER FAVOURITES x OSCAR ARRSJÖ

We join entrepreneur, author and style expert Oscar Arrsjö on a sunny day in June where he shows us his favourite spots in Stockholm and shares his style tips for the summer.

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Martin hansson

SUMMER FAVOURITES x MARTIN HANSSON

Fashion journalist Martin Hansson takes us along on a summer day in Stockholm, sharing his favourite spots and seasonal style inspiration.

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Tidlösa sommarplagg som funkar varje dag

Summer Essentials

Stying stylish in the summer can sometimes feel like a challenge. That's why we have selected pieces we believe are the best fit for the season. Everything from stylish linen suits to relaxed accessories that complete the look.

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Denim Guide Oscar Jacobson

The tailored denim

At Oscar Jacobson, our aim is to craft a wardrobe that caters to the modern man, ensuring he feels impeccably dressed for all facets of life – from work to leisure and festive occasions. A few years ago, we made the decision to include jeans in our permanent collection. Our Creative Director, Mats Pettersson, contacted Roland Hjort. Roland, a legend in Scandinavian fashion, is best known for his own brand, WhyRed, and for his extensive and distinctive knowledge of denim and jeans.

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Oscar Jacobson x Gentlemanualen - Belgian Tuxedo Slipper

Oscar Jacobson x Gentlemanualen

Belgian Tuxedo Slipper

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Pastels clothes for spring

Pastels for spring

As the spring arrives, so does the mood for pastels. Soft shades of pink, blue, and yellow is a perfect way to make your spring look feel updated and ready for the season. Dare to go for the full suit or pair your linen trousers with a pastel shirt. Pastels goes great together and as a pop of color combined with beiges and whites.

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Sustain

SUSTAIN - Something unique for everyone

To challenge ourselves and our customers to discover our Sustain by Oscar Jacobson concept, we invited three friends to our new Sustain by store, in Gothenburg. A meeting between Oscar Arrsjö, a renowned style expert and founder of Ascaropadel, football star Johan Elmander, and Creative Director and fashion personality Richard Ntege. We gave them free rein to choose and try out their favorite items from the store, resulting in a fun afternoon filled with discussions about sustainability, style, and personality. And most importantly, differences and similarities.

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Bröllop-Oscar-Jacobson

Your guide to wedding

Groom or guest, we help you understand dress codes and dress perfectly for every event. From tuxedos to linen suits, from patent leather shoes to sandals. Welcome.

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Unveiling the new Nylon Shell Jackets

Unveiling the new Nylon Shell Jackets

At Oscar Jacobson, we're excited to introduce our latest collection of Nylon Shell jackets - a perfect blend of style and functionality that reimagines outerwear. Explore our three versatile options: a sophisticated Car Coat, a versatile Field Jacket, and the timeless bomber jacket, designed to meet your everyday needs without compromising on style or comfort.

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Fit guide

Find your perfect fit

It's not always easy to choose the right suit, there are lots of different types of jackets, trousers, fabrics, and details to choose from. We have created a small guide that is easy to follow if you need some guidance. You can always come by our stores to try on and get assistance from our skilled staff if you’re unsure about how to proceed.

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Filip Strömbäck

Custom Made - With Filip Strömbäck

We joined business man and fashion icon Filip Strömbäck as he tailored new custom made suits from Oscar Jacobson. He wanted to make three suits that together comprises perfect clothes for work but also looks good on festive occasions.

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IN PARIS WITH RICHARD NTEGE

IN PARIS WITH RICHARD NTEGE

We followed the stylist and fashion profile Richard Ntege at Paris Fashion Week where he wore a Custom-Made suit from Oscar Jacobson. We talked about his thoughts when choosing to tailor a suit for the occasion and, of course, his must-haves in Paris.

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Come and meet The Oxfords

Meet The Oxfords

Oxford is a fabric originating from Scotland. During the 19th century, Scottish weavers experimented with new textile structures. One weaver developed four new fabrics and named them after the four universities Yale, Cambridge, Harvard and Oxford.

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Your guide to alternations

Your guide

What alterations can a tailor make? What alterations should you avoid? Can you save a garment that is either too small or too big? These and several other questions will be answered in this article on tailoring.

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Style tip: The overshirt

Style tip: The overshirt

A GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO GET IT RIGHT

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The tuxedo guide

The tuxedo guide

Moving seamlessly across the room between Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe och Warren Beatty. Except being one of the most beautiful garments in the world, the tuxedos cinematic aura distinguish it from other garments in the male wardrobe.

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The story behind our shoes

The story behind our shoes

We met up with product developer Noah Areblad to find out more about the story behind the making of our shoe collection.

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Embrace yourself with French leather

Embrace yourself with French leather

We have launched a range of belts. Handmade in Spain in the Almansa-region, famous for their long history of hand craft and high-quality leather articles.

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Drago

Supplier Portrait – DRAGO

Our friends and world champions in fabric

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Capsule dressing

Capsule Dressing

Style profile Martin Hansson talks about 5 pieces from Oscar Jacobson that make up a perfect capsule wardrobe. Be inspired by his thoughts on styling and colors.

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Regular fit - The perfect fit

Regular fit - The perfect fit

Journalist Daniel Lindström interviewed our Collection Manager Carl-Johan Frisk and designer Fredrik Blank about fit and how we see the trend moving from tight to more relaxed. What is the most important thing to consider when buying a new jacket? Answer: Size and fit.

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So you get 13 correct at a wedding

So you get 13 correct at a wedding

So you interpret an invitation and twelve other things you should be aware of before, during and after the party of parties.

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Clothing and shoe care

Clothing and shoe care

With Oscar Jacobson's clothing & shoe care products you stay impeccable and your garments last longer.

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How to get rid of the stains

How to get rid of the stains

The festive season means parties, and parties mean stains. Oscar Jacobson is here to help ensure your favourite garments last longer, as our motto is ‘spilling means living’. Our guide will help you get rid of the toughest stains.

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How to Wash Merino Wool

How to Wash Merino Wool

Thin merino wool, with its outstanding softness and temperature-regulating properties, is a fantastic material. However, if washed incorrectly, there is a significant risk of shrinking or losing its shape entirely. Therefore, read our practical guide on how to wash merino wool.

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Shirt Guide

Shirt Guide

Good quality shirts should be a staple in every stylish man’s wardrobe, and they are just as fitting for everyday life as they are for parties. We have a wide selection of men’s shirts and to help you navigate through this jungle, we have created a guide to our selection. Whether you are looking for a business shirt, flannel shirt or a linen shirt, we hope to help you find the right shirt for you and for the occasion.

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Experience the quality of Fresco

Experience the quality of Fresco

Fresco is a light and airy fabric made of loosely woven wool, a porous fabric designed for maximum air circulation. Fresco is typically made of multiple yarns, high-twist wool, and has a smooth weave. The high twist creates an open weave, making the fabric airy.

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TRIWA X Oscar Jacobson

Vi på Oscar Jacobson har över 120 års erfarenhet av förstklassigt hantverk och skrädderi. Vi strävar hela tiden efter perfektion när det kommer till materialen vi använder och hur kläderna ska tillverkas, och vi är noga med att våra höga krav och vår höga kvalitet gör så att våra kläder håller.

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Our business shirts

Our business shirts 2

Our business shirts are designed to go with a jacket as well as without. The cut is compliant but the expression is destinct and the fabrics carefully selected. The fit, the feeling is unique and difficult to describe. Must be tried.

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Double breasted

Three ways to wear double breasted

Few, if any items have such iconic status in the male tailored wardrobe as the double-breasted blazer and suit. Originating in the military uniform, the double-breasted has come to define classic men's fashion for the past 150 years.

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Partners in Flannel - Angelico

Partners in Flannel - Angelico

Our flannel comes from the storied Angelico factory in Ronco Biella, in Piemonte. The factory was founded in the 1950’s by Giuseppe Angelico and has since been developed by his sons who, with the help of innovation and new technology, have made the company one of the world’s most prominent fabric suppliers.

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A Farris Tale

A Farris Tale

The Journalist Daniel Lindström interviewed our collection manager Carl-Johan Frisk about our double-breasted blazer Farris, how the model came about, and showcased how he wears it in everyday life. Read about how we developed our double-breasted blazer model, Farris, and get inspired by how Daniel Lindström wears it in his daily life.

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Thomas Mason x Oscar Jacobson

Thomas Mason x Oscar Jacobson

At the height of the industrial revolution, Sir Thomas Mason founded in Lancashire one of the first factories to manufacture cotton shirt fabric. These fabrics were used by London´s west end tailors serving the aristocracy and the upper class, before being exported throughout the British Empire and all over the world.

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What do you think about when buying your suit

What do you think about when buying your suit

Watch our videos where the Gentlemanual guides with a sure hand what you should consider when buying a suit. Feel free to continue and read even more about the basics afterwards.

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Dress codes oscar jacobson

Keep track of the dress codes

We have all come across them at the bottom of party and wedding invitations; Dress codes. These explicit but far from obvious instructions about how the host wishes their guests to be dressed. Contrary to what many may think, dress codes are rather aimed at facilitating and simplifying for the guests so that everyone feels comfortable and understands the expected level of formality. We have looked at the most common dress codes and summarized what applies to each dress code.

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25 frequently questions about weddings

25 frequently asked questions about weddings

The Gentlemanual lists the 25 most frequently asked questions regarding what to wear for parties and weddings – and answers them.

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Wardrobe Essentials

Wardrobe Essentials

Wardrobe essentials consists of sustainable, timeless and multi-faceted pieces of clothing. The garments should be of good quality, withstand frequent use and last for a long time. That is why it is important to spend a little extra money on and give some extra thought to garments like these. To inspire you, we have made a selection, a recommendation, of what should be a part of your wardrobe essentials.

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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SUIT

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SUIT

Too frequent dry cleaning of your suit can ultimately deteriorate both the fit of the garment and the fabric's luster. Fortunately, there are other ways that not only save you dry cleaning but also prevent wear and tear. Here we give you our best tips on how to easily care for your suit while also extending its lifespan.

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The worlds oldest textile factory

The worlds oldest textile factory

Thanks to documents showing that the company's wool factory has been in operation since 1663, it is clear that the Barberis Canonico family has preserved their craftsmanship and knowledge and passed it on from generation to generation. The world's oldest textile factory has now been family-owned for 13 generations.

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