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…
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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…
Factory Visit – Drake’s London
The last time I was in London I only had 48 hours for several meetings, including a fitting for my Cleverley’s. But I made…
Marfin Shaving Brushes – Handmade in Italy
You know the word “artisan” is overused when Subway start slipping it into the titles of their sandwiches. Another word which used to…
How an Hermes tie is made and how a slip stitch works
Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Evelyne from Hermes, one of the houses tie makers, to document the process of how…
Hermes, Festival des Metiers – Sydney
For the upcoming weekend, from October 2nd – 6th, Hermes world renowned “Festival des Metiers” will take centre stage at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary…
Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Shave Creme and Cologne
In modern times any business which manages to last even a single generation is generally regarded as praiseworthy. It’s then not unreasonable to acknowledge that the…
Bucks Party – The re-launch of Henry Bucks
On Thursday night I was invited to attend the re-opening of Henry Bucks flagship store on Collins Street, Melbourne. Whilst the re-opening was a…