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Cork's resident beast and popular community scarefest is back!

EOIN Posted on October 12 2023

Here at Leaders Menswear we are extremely proud to sponsor the Dragon of Shandon Parade once again this year. This is an annual community event that brings so much excitement and entertainment to our area and it a highlight in our calendar each and every year. This free parade for...

Unveiling the Excitement: North Main Street Carnival Debut!

EOIN Posted on August 17 2023

Are you ready for a spectacular day filled with music, food, furry friends, and community spirit? The North Main Street Carnival is about to sweep through our street, bringing with it a whirlwind of excitement and entertainment that promises to be like nothing you've experienced before. Get ready to mark Saturday...

Wrangler: The Go-To Choice for Style - Just Ask Ryan Gosling!

EOIN Posted on July 18 2023

When it comes to timeless and rugged menswear, few brands can match the reputation and heritage of Wrangler. With its iconic denim jackets and jeans, Wrangler has been a staple in men's fashion for decades. Recently, the brand received a significant boost in popularity when Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling was...

Embracing Comfort: The Importance of Good Quality, Comfortable Underwear for Larger Men

EOIN Posted on July 10 2023

When it comes to men's fashion and personal grooming, one often overlooked but essential element is underwear. Choosing the right underwear can significantly impact our overall comfort, confidence, and even our health. For larger men, finding good quality and comfortable underwear becomes even more crucial. In this blog post,...

Walk With Me - Charity Fashion Show 2023

EOIN Posted on April 13 2023

We are so proud and privileged to be a part of the Walk With Me Cork Fashion Show again this year. This is such a fantastic, inclusive event in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. The fashion show takes place in the Clayton Hotel Cork City on Saturday 15th April at...

How to style a man's quarter zip sweatshirt during the winter time

EOIN Posted on December 07 2022

Styling a man's quarter zip sweatshirt in winter Have you recently purchased a 1/4 zip sweatshirt and are unsure what to wear it with? Well not to worry, we here at Leaders Menswear are here to help. Follow these simple steps and you'll be dressed to impress in no time! Layer...

How To Dress For The Heatwave

EOIN Posted on August 12 2022

The sun is out, brilliant! You look at your wardrobe, not so brilliant. Don't run the risk of big sweat patches, clingy clothes, and all round discomfort - be prepared for when next the sun shows its face with a few staple pieces in your wardrobe. Here's a simple set...

Reasons we love..... Farah

Posted on May 25 2021

Founded in Texas in 1920, Farah originally designed workwear so it’s safe to say that they know a thing or two about well-constructed, durable clothing. In the 1970’s Farah was re-born in the UK and thus is now a brand that is considered to be quintessentially British. Farah is most...

Reasons we love..... Club of Comfort

Posted on May 05 2021

Since the day we first started selling Club of Comfort trousers we have never looked back. The very definition of these trousers is in their name, Comfort. With each new delivery of Club of Comfort trousers we take our hats off to the team of highly skilled designers who, each...

Big AND Tall

Patrick Posted on April 23 2021

This is quite a broad term – no pun intended. It’s a category name that we have toyed with using time and time again because we don’t believe it correctly describes our customers needs. That short three letter word in between big AND tall is crucial and it’s a word...

Clinging onto Comfort

Patrick Posted on April 23 2021

Have your comfortable clothes started to become an extension of who you are during the lockdown period? Well thankfully coming out of lockdown doesn’t mean you have to relinquish your comfortable clobber. Granted some guys will be eager to get back into their favourite pre-pandemic styles, and that’s great, but...

Style Tips for Broad Blokes - Let’s Talk Shirts

Patrick Posted on April 23 2021

Style Tips for Broad Blokes Broadly built men, i.e. those with a wide shoulder span or guys who carry a lot of weight in the stomach region, either to the front or the sides, will want to strive for a balanced look that will make their clothes look as though...

Sustainable Style

Patrick Posted on April 23 2021

At Leaders Menswear we are constantly making conscious efforts to expand on our collection of sustainable men's clothing. We are firm believers that everyone should have the option to go sustainable if they so wish – or at least be able to make small efforts towards building a more sustainable wardrobe. Here’s some...

The Evolution of Jog Pants and Track Bottoms

Posted on April 23 2021

Are you loving your loungewear and wondering if it’s ever going to be acceptable to wear jog pants to work? Well with this ever-changing world that we live in, your dreams may have just come true if you find yourself working from home. The style of jog pants and track...

Leaders Menswear supports #ChampionGreen

Patrick Posted on April 23 2021

Leaders Menswear are very proud to pledge our support for #ChampionGreen. But what is it all about you might ask? You might have already spotted the beautiful green butterfly fluttering around on social media accompanied by #ChampionGreen. Champion Green is a national movement with a grand coalition of government, industry,...

Glenmuir has arrived at Leaders Menswear

Patrick Posted on November 23 2020

Have you got an avid golfer in your life? Forget the clubs and tees – we’ve got something much better this Christmas. We’re very excited to now stock Glenmuir at Leaders Menswear. Since the very first piece of knitwear came off their knitting frames in Lanark, Scotland in 1891, Glenmuir...

What to Wear on Christmas Day?

Patrick Posted on November 23 2020

Growing up we remember looking so forward to getting all dressed up in or new clothes on Christmas Day – I don’t think that excitement ever really left us! Except now we can choose what we wear ourselves without our parents’ input! Just because we might not be able to...

Working from Home

Posted on October 09 2020

As many of us might be returning to the Working From Home environment, let’s make sure we don’t make the mistakes of the past and give into the temptation of rolling out of bed in the morning and doing a days work in the same clothes we slept in. Stick...

Explore What’s On Your Doorstep

Posted on October 09 2020

Under the new Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions we’re not permitted to travel outside of our own county, but not to worry – this is the perfect opportunity to once again explore what’s on our doorstep. Let’s seize the opportunity to embrace the great outdoors (just make sure you check the...

Licence to Wear a Car Coat

Posted on September 25 2020

Car coats emerged in the early 1900’s and were often referred to as a “motoring dress”. These coats were designed to protect drivers against the elements when riding in open-top vehicles. The earlier styles of car coats were made from heavy fabrics like tweed to lock in warmth during the...

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