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…
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Antica Barbieria Colla – Milan
byFounded 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
byI 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
byMilan 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
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…
Miserocchi Loafers – Handmade in Domodossola
byThis 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
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 a Drake’s Bespoke Cashmere Tie is Made
byIn 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
byTomorrow 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
byThe 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
byYou 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
byRecently, 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
byFor 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
byIn 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…