Barbanera Shoes – Italy
I first got to know of Barbanera shoes from a referral from my friend Justin Fitzpatrick. Justin is one of, if not the, best known…
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Dolce and Gabbana Sartoria – Milan
Dolce and Gabbana Sartoria, Milan. As a rule, I’ve always avoided and greatly disliked designer brands as their focus is typically on “fashion”, chasing…
Corthay – Paris
Corthay, Paris: Among the world’s leading craft brands in menswear, there are countless personalities and unique perspectives, which all result in a common outcome,…
Factory Visit – Corgi. Wales.
Tucked away on the outskirts of Ammanford, a small town in the south of Wales, the Corgi factory is quietly going about its business,…
Chapal – Paris.
Chapal, Paris. It’s not something I’ve consciously considered a great deal, but perhaps the most important thing to me in writing is in identifying authenticity….
Review – William Abraham – Cashmere/Mink Boot Socks
Recently 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…
Antica Barbieria Colla – Milan
Founded in 1904, Antica Barbieria Colla has been a Milanese institution for over 100 years, since Dino Colla first opened its doors on via…
Cedes Milano
I was first introduced to Cedes Milano through Kirby Allison’s The Hanger Project several years ago. Since then, I’ve been consistently amazed at the unique products…
Al Bazar, Milan
Milan is internationally known for its fashion and the fashionable people who work there. It’s a city famous for its style, with the Milanese men…
William Abraham Socks
It’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
Umbrellas often go overlooked in menswear and are usually given little consideration as something worth investing in. Given their largely utilitarian purpose, they’re seen…
Miserocchi Loafers – Handmade in Domodossola
This January I’ll be in Italy for several weeks, spread mostly between Milan, Florence, Biella and Perugia, but I’ll be try to get to…
True Style – Bruce Boyer’s New Book
In 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 a Drake’s Bespoke Cashmere Tie is Made
In London late last year, I visited Drake’s factory on Haberdasher Street in London. The article about that visit is here. It’s a beautiful…
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…