Blackhorse Lane Denim – London
byBlackhorse Lane Ateliers is a newer denim label, manufactured in London and started by Han Ates in 2016, after 25 years in the textiles…
Cedes Milano – Cigar Cutter & Buffalo Horn Vase
byLast years’ article on my visit to the Cedes Milano workrooms on via Morimondo in Milan attracted a lot of interest, so I thought…
Barbanera Shoes – Italy
byI first got to know of Barbanera shoes from a referral from my friend Justin Fitzpatrick. Justin is one of, if not the, best known…
When to Wear a V-Neck, Crew-Neck or Cardigan
byThe two most common and versatile sweater designs are the v-neck and crew-neck (round neck). If you wore two sweaters in exactly the same…
Maison Bonnet, Paris. Bespoke Sunglasses Part 1
byLast week I wrote an overview of Maison Bonnet, fourth generation Parisian bespoke eyeglasses maker. At the same time as that meeting, I arranged…
Maison Bonnet, Paris
byMaison Bonnet – Paris: In the world of menswear (and, no doubt, womenswear) there are a few Houses who, through their designs, have influenced…
How to Put an Outfit Together
byMost things which work well in life have a sense of coherence about them. This is true of people, but very true of anything visual….
Frui Bespoke Tie
byFrui Korea. A few months ago, while I was at Bijan’s for a fitting, I caught up with my friend Joe Ha, stylish guy and…
Johnstons of Elgin – Mill Visit- Scotland
byJohnstons of Elgin, Scotland: Knitwear is complex. Far more complex than most people think, with several processes involved in taking fleece from its raw…
How To Buy Your First Watch
byHow To Buy Your First Watch. Quality menswear lasts. Well made shoes will last years and are able to be re-soled again and again, getting…
Why Quality Costs Less. An Edward Green Experience
byWhy Quality Costs Less. An Edward Green Experience. I’ve learned through painful experience, earned over years of lessons and repeated mistakes, that buying the best…
Dolce and Gabbana Sartoria – Milan
byDolce 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
byCorthay, Paris: Among the world’s leading craft brands in menswear, there are countless personalities and unique perspectives, which all result in a common outcome,…
Camps de Luca – Bespoke Jacket
byI visited Marc, Julien and Charles de Luca of Camps de Luca in Paris in March, (article here) firstly to write about their history…
Camps de Luca – Paris
byIn January I made it a priority to visit Camps de Luca in Paris (as well as meetings with Corthay, Chapal and a few…