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…
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Montblanc Le Petit Prince Fountain Pen
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Rampley and Co
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2018 – The Year That Wasn’t…
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Lof and Tung
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Frank Clegg Briefcase
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How to Fold a Jacket for Travel – Reader Question
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How to Wear Stonewashed Denim
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Maison Bonnet – Finished Sunglasses
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A New Life for Stark and Sons
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Camps de Luca – Bespoke Jacket – First Fitting
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Francesco Maglia Umbrellas – Milan
You don’t meet Francesco Maglia, you experience him. A larger than life character, edging toward 6 and a half feet tall, with the charisma to…
Pitti Uomo – The Peacock Circus
For those who haven’t yet heard of Pitti Uomo, it’s the twice annual buyers fair, held at the Fortezzo di Basso in Florence, where…
Travel Light and Travel Well – Toiletries
It’s that time of year again where we scatter around the globe, visiting family, fleeing from family or setting off to new places. I’m…
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…
Bespoke Cashmere Overcoat – Part 3 – Second Fitting
With time running out before leaving for Europe, I was back in to see Bijan a week after the first fitting. The first fitting…
Bespoke Cashmere Overcoat – Part 2 – First Fitting
With a few weeks to go before leaving for the cold of Europe for a month in January, we had the first fitting for…
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…
Change of Season – Change of Ties
For a thin strip of fabric, hung from the neck, the tie plays a significant role in the look of any outfit, as it…
Leng Ngo Bespoke 3 Piece Suit – Part 4 – Third Fitting
A fortnight after the second fitting I was back in to see Leng and Gennaro for the third fitting of the three piece suit, made…
Leng Ngo – Bespoke Suit Part 3 – Second Fitting
Back in to see Leng for the second fitting of the bespoke 3 piece suit made from Dormeuil Ice Flannel cloth. (Part 1 here,…
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…
Leonard Logsdail NY, Bespoke Sport Coat – On Hold
Regular readers will have seen recent articles (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) covering the commission of the bespoke sport coat from Leonard Logsdail…
How to Wear Waistcoats
Waistcoats are one of the most overlooked pieces of clothing in menswear in modern times. For our grandfathers and the generations preceding them, the…