Musella Dembech – Milan
byMusella Dembech, Milan. Feeling at home in an atelier can be a difficult thing. Many tailoring houses portray a highly formal image and can…
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The Cost of Quality – Santa Maria Novella – Florentine Iris
byThere are a thousand ways to take shortcuts in the creation of any product, regardless of the industry or location. The fashion and cosmetics…
The Single Most Important Thing in Choosing a Suit
byWhen buying a new suit or having one made, for most, the majority of that thought process tends to be around colour and style (style…
Review – William Abraham – Cashmere/Mink Boot Socks
byRecently I wrote an article about William Abraham socks (williamabraham.com), owned by New York based Bram Frankel. In the article, I mentioned that I’d ordered…
Pitti Uomo – The Peacock Circus
byFor those who haven’t yet heard of Pitti Uomo, it’s the twice annual buyers fair, held at the Fortezzo di Basso in Florence, where…
Travel Light and Travel Well – Toiletries
byIt’s that time of year again where we scatter around the globe, visiting family, fleeing from family or setting off to new places. I’m…
William Abraham Socks
byIt’s difficult to do something unique in menswear. Most new brands, or brands which are trying to differentiate themselves are typically only capable of…
Invest – A Quality Umbrella
byUmbrellas often go overlooked in menswear and are usually given little consideration as something worth investing in. Given their largely utilitarian purpose, they’re seen…
Change of Season – Change of Ties
byFor a thin strip of fabric, hung from the neck, the tie plays a significant role in the look of any outfit, as it…
True Style – Bruce Boyer’s New Book
byIn an industry which is known for its fads, fickleness and superficiality (clothing and fashion) Bruce Boyer’s writing has stood the test of time…
How to Wear Waistcoats
byWaistcoats are one of the most overlooked pieces of clothing in menswear in modern times. For our grandfathers and the generations preceding them, the…
White Trousers
byMost of the guidelines in menswear exist because of practical reasons that have proven useful reference points over time. Things like “the more polished your…
What’s the Difference? Ready-to-Wear, Made-to-Measure and Bespoke
byI’m asked this question by readers and friends more than any other, so I think it’s about time to address it here. There’s continuing…
How to Care for Your Shoes – The Basics
byLast week I was speaking with a friend and we got onto the topic of shoes. He mentioned that he had recently purchased two new…
Choosing Cloth – The Characteristics of Different Types of Wool
byWithin the world of tailoring and menswear manufacturing there are countless variations of wool used to create the items we wear, each having unique characteristics…