Simone Abbarchi, Florence – Bespoke Shirt
byIn Florence last month I made time to go and see Simone Abbarchi and his business partner Gianluca Cocchetti. Simone started making shirts under…
Advice
The Importance of the Right Last
byWhen choosing shoes, the main consideration for most men is typically the style and design of the shoe. Do you want a loafer? Double…
How to Wear Roll-Necks
byIn short; Carefully. The right roll-neck, worn well is one of the most elegant and masculine pieces of clothing you can own. They’re also…
Why Are We All Not Wearing Knitted Shirts???
byI’m not one for conspiracy theories, but I think we’ve been had. For years I’ve been wondering why knitted business shirts aren’t a thing….
The Versatility of Brown Suede
byAs a wardrobe develops, clothes get to become more specific. Earlier on, versatility takes precedence, letting a piece of clothing to be worn in multiple situations…
The Best Entry Level Quality Men’s Shoes
byTimelessMan has and will always focus on the higher end of menswear and tailoring, globally. But a lot of TM readers are not yet at…
Why Hand-Sewing Matters
byOnce you’ve seen a well executed hand-sewn button hole, anything made by a machine is just depressing. They’re miniature artworks and the skill required to make…
Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned
byThinking back over the last 3 years of working with, getting to know and writing about some of the worlds’ best bespoke tailors, shoemakers…
Quality, Affordable Menswear – Online Options
byQuality, Affordable Menswear – Online Options. While it’s fun being able to write about and commission bespoke tailoring, as well as unique non-clothing items…
Cedes Milano – Cigar Cutter & Buffalo Horn Vase
byLast years’ article on my visit to the Cedes Milano workrooms on via Morimondo in Milan attracted a lot of interest, so I thought…
When to Wear a V-Neck, Crew-Neck or Cardigan
byThe two most common and versatile sweater designs are the v-neck and crew-neck (round neck). If you wore two sweaters in exactly the same…
How to Put an Outfit Together
byMost things which work well in life have a sense of coherence about them. This is true of people, but very true of anything visual….
Johnstons of Elgin – Mill Visit- Scotland
byJohnstons of Elgin, Scotland: Knitwear is complex. Far more complex than most people think, with several processes involved in taking fleece from its raw…
How To Buy Your First Watch
byHow To Buy Your First Watch. Quality menswear lasts. Well made shoes will last years and are able to be re-soled again and again, getting…
Why Quality Costs Less. An Edward Green Experience
byWhy Quality Costs Less. An Edward Green Experience. I’ve learned through painful experience, earned over years of lessons and repeated mistakes, that buying the best…