Elaine Frieman

Writer and editor from both sides of the pond with a Master's degree in British Victorian Literature and a love of fashion. Elaine Frieman is a dual British and American citizen (with a generic American accent); she has a love of people, travel, reading, writing, food, ballet, theatre, and cultures. And who doesn't love a good suit? She spent her childhood near the rolling green Pennines in the North of England; then she relocated to sunny palm-tree-laden Florida and moved further north to the deep-South Bible belt of Georgia. She currently lives in Todmorden, England with her boyfriend Michael, after having lived in Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany, and in Oldham, England. No plans to relocate any time soon.

Suits in Bodyguard: BBC One’s Hottest Show

Even though the six-episode drama series starring Richard Madden and Keeley Hawes ended week before last, people are still talking about the hit show. The show follows Sergeant David Budd, an Afghani war veteran and Protection Command bodyguard, who is hired to protect the Conservative MP, the Home Secretary Julia Montague played by Keeley Hawes. The plot is twisting and complex, but you won’t be disappointed. Although we’ve loved the show for its excellent suit display. Take a look at our picks for the best suits in Bodyguard.

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By Elaine Frieman, ago
Cate Blanchett wearing suits for her movie premiers

Celebrity Spotlight: Cate Blanchett’s Suits

When you think of Cate Blanchett ‘daring suit’ probably doesn’t come to mind. Cate is best known for her roles in Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Carol, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Cinderella, and – most recently – in Thor: Ragnarok and Ocean’s 8 amongst many other brilliant performances. You may think of her as a talented, beautiful, and Oscar-winning actress, who usually wows in couture gowns; however, recently, Cate has been seen wearing suits as she attends various red carpets and promotes her upcoming film The House with A Clock In Its Walls. Take a look at her most recent looks.

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By Elaine Frieman, ago

Spencer Strasmore’s Suits in Ballers

Season 4 of HBO’s Ballers is out – and we hope you’re anticipating episode 9 as we are – but have you seen the tailoring quality in the show? The American comedy-drama stars legend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as Spencer Strasmore. The character is a retired NFL player turned financial manager of other NFL players. But what we’re most impressed about is the quality of the character’s suits (and other characters in the show). Let’s take a look at some of the top looks in the show.

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By Elaine Frieman, ago
Christian Louboutin attends New York Fashion Week in a three piece suit

Men’s Street Style New York Fashion Week

This season it’s all about new textures, patterns, and colours in the suiting world – and even monochrome. Get ready to wear your belt off kilter, accessorise with floppy hats, and inject colour into your traditional suit colours. 70s plaid is back in full swing with some 90s vibes thrown in for good measure. Check out our picks for men’s street style looks from New York Fashion Week.

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By Elaine Frieman, ago