+2 Appropriate level of watch brands for every rank at IB? 3 7mo
+64 Affordable Clothing for a First Year Analyst 97 7mo
0 Growing out hair vs tapers and short sides - natural transition or trend? 1 7mo
+1 Flannels in office? 3 7mo
0 What suit color is better for investment banking? Do these suit shapes/patterns work? 2 8mo
+176 Ultimate Shoe Guide. 62 8mo
+82 New clothing label from England research - Advice would be greatly appreciated 33 8mo
0 Starter Moonphase Watch 4 8mo
+44 Fake Rolexes in banking 59 8mo
+9 Fashion brands 2 8mo
+13 Does Dressing Well Actually Matter in Finance/Consulting? Real Observations + Practical Takeaways 3 8mo
+1 best mens shoes 2 8mo
+24 Watch for Career Milestone 16 8mo
+15 Summer Analyst Watches ( Tissot?) 14 8mo
0 Best haircut for Associate 4 9mo
0 Any recommendations for phone cases? 3 9mo
+4 Wearing Moncler as a junior? 5 9mo
+33 Best First Watch to Buy? 28 9mo
+12 Best apple watch 2026, Expert recommendations to choose 2 9mo
+16 ..................................... 21 9mo
+13 College list 6 10mo
+9 Sharing Thoughts on How AI Is Changing Fashion Marketing 1 10mo
+1 Introduce myself 2 10mo
+2 European vs American physique 2 10mo
0 For Best haircut in NYC (recommendation) 3 10mo
0 Fashion 1 10mo
+12 What stats to max in life? 3 10mo
+3 Lulu ABC Alternatives? 5 10mo
+7 Which Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirt is the best for the office? (August 2023) 10 10mo
+1 Black Friday attire? 4 10mo
0 Comfortable Dress Pants 1 11mo
0 Dress Clothes 1 11mo
+7 HF dress code in Dubai 3 11mo
0 What Are the Best Global Clothing Sourcing Companies for Small Fashion Brands in 2025? 0 11mo
+22 Skincare Routine 15 11mo
+5 Clothing brand Recs for Quality 3 11mo
+9 The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Choosing the Right Running Shoe Size 0 11mo
0 Hedge fund interview clothing? 4 11mo
+7 Corporate Fashion for Gen Z – How Much Is Too Casual? 1 11mo
+32 Favorite Inexpensive/Dirty Pleasure Watches 28 11mo
+3 Casual Corporate Style for Gen Z Men! Simple, Smart, and Effortless 1 11mo
0 Classic Style Returns with the Twill Jacket Mens Collection 0 11mo
0 Short but athletic — the dress shirt conundrum 2 11mo
+9 Why Cloud Backup for Small Business Matters? 0 11mo
+10 Best Sheets for Sleepers – Tried & Tested 2 12mo
0 White shirts 2 12mo
+12 Best “quiet luxury” dress coat for IB in cold cities (NY / London / Hong Kong)? 4 12mo
0 Looking for Trusted Sites to Buy Audemars Piguet Watches Online in NYC 3 12mo
+27 Reintroducing being a gentleman to society 11 1y
+7 Mullet and Moustache Combo 4 1y
+9 Leather Backpacks 9 1y
+35 How do you like to smell? 22 1y
0 Womens Leather Jacket 0 1y
+21 Fragrance for Interview: Yes or No? 10 1y
+2 Bag Recommendation for Work Travel 3 1y
+4 Sport Coats 5 1y
+3 Hats 2 1y
0 Affordable apparel sourcing companies with quality assurance 0 1y
0 Why do finance interns use fake watches? 1 1y
0 Winter attire (simple)? 4 1y
0 Female attire for interviews 1 1y
+21 Best up and coming watch brands 13 1y
0 Sydney finance suit 2 1y
+7 Haircut for Interviews 6 1y
+44 Fashion Choices - 2025 IB SA 11 1y
0 Haircut Recommendations in Manhattan 1 1y
+18 First Watch -$350 Budget 17 1y
+29 Where to buy a great pair of jeans? 5 1y
+31 Female Watches - Advice? 20 1y
+20 Women Watches 12 1y
+3 Rip Giorgio Armani 4 1y
+7 SuitSupply vs high tier suits (TF, Brioni etc.) 5 1y
+4 Women’s Watch Recs 4 1y
+1 Business suitase/backpack for business school in London? (MSc Finance) 2 1y
+13 Best work pants for men-Expert recommendations to choose 8 1y
+5 Women's fragrance: recommendations 3 1y
0 Wholesale Home Décor Items for Retail Success and Stylish Homes 0 1y
+10 Facial Hair (goatee specifically) as analyst 9 1y
+20 Watch Recommendation 21 1y
+23 best affordable watches? 22 1y
0 Charles Tyrwhitt shirt bundle 1 1y
0 Wooden Packaging Products for Long-Distance Shipping Safety 0 1y
+14 Thoughts on Cheap Watches? 9 1y
0 What Kind of Bag Do You Carry to Client Meetings? 1 1y
+7 Watch with a tuxedo? 3 1y
0 Suit Recommendations For College Freshman 1 1y
0 Clothes To Buy? 3 1y
+21 Thoughts on quiet luxury/ “old money” trend? 8 1y
0 Can you know someone's position(job) by the way they present themselves superficially? 5 1y
0 Watch Recs: London 2 1y
+35 Any recommendations for leather laptop/messenger bags? 30 1y
+9 Getting suit tailored in SE Asia - what should I be aware about? 4 1y
+9 Best & Stylish T-Shirts for Men – Share Your Picks & Reviews 2 1y
+3 .................... 8 1y
0 Quality leather messenger bag large enough to fit meal prepped lunch 1 1y
0 London Attire 1 1y
0 Headphones for WFH that won't make me look like a gamer/podcaster but have good mic quality? 2 1y
+12 You guys wearing ties to in person interviews? 8 1y
+14 Best Leather Briefcase 14 1y
+13 Really impressed with "Proper Cloth." 3 1y

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