Swims – Overshoes and Loafers
Tomorrow I’m heading to Bolivia and New York for a fortnight. Both will be wet and, this year, New York seems intent to keep…
Advice
How a Bespoke Shoe is Constructed – GJ Cleverley
Next week I’ll write the article for my finished GJ Cleverley bespoke double monks (articles on design and first fitting are here and here…
How to press a perfect trouser crease using a pin
When I was growing up I remember being amazed at how frequently my Father (a Builder) applied lateral thinking to seemingly complex problems, resulting…
Understanding which colours work together
One of the main challenges men face when it comes to clothing, is a misguided perception that being well dressed and stylish is a…
Advice on Choosing and Wearing Socks
I love socks. It’s not a sentence you’ll likely hear every day, but I do. It’s to do with the fact that they’re so…
After price is forgotten… the importance of investing in quality
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned over the last few years can be summed up in a quote which half of the…
What to look for when choosing a tie and caring for your ties
On the surface, a tie isn’t an overly complex item of clothing, though the more you learn about their various methods of construction, the…
Quality Suit Hangers
One of the most overlooked items in most men’s wardrobes are suit hangers. It’s an understandable oversight, as the general thinking goes that as…
Proper trouser height – how to find your natural waist
One of the most commonly repeated mistakes men make, when wearing trousers, is in wearing them on or below their hips. It’s the most…
The Formality of Texture – Understanding the role of texture in dressing well
Style leaves clues. Well dressed, stylish men are capable of pulling together a range of factors, in order to create a coherent whole. We…
The Definition of a Gentleman
This post is somewhat of a divergence from the norm, but it complements the broader context of the blog. Several years ago I stumbled…
Inside a Bespoke Coat – the internal construction and details of a handmade coat
Most of the time when I write about the bespoke process, those posts tend to cover my experience of a specific commission – usually…
Building a Timeless Wardrobe – Navy and Grey
Versatility is one of the most important considerations in the early days of building a classic wardrobe. Quality, well-made clothes aren’t cheap (though always…
How to Wear (and Choose) a Pocket Square
How to Wear a Pocket Square: Until recent years, the pocket square had all but vanished from sight. It took the unprecedented success of…
Button-Down Collars. How and When to Wear Them
The button-down collar: 1896. John Brooks, Grandson of Henry Sands Books, founder of legendary American clothiers Brooks Brothers is watching a polo match. As the story goes,…