Ambrosi Napoli – Bespoke Trousers – Part 1
Naples. August. Muggy. I pick my way through the narrow back alleys from the City Centre, to the Spanish District, trying to find a…
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Private White V.C. Field Jacket
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WW Chan Bespoke Suit – Part 1
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WW Chan Trunk Shows, Melbourne and Sydney, This Week.
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The Importance of a Shoe Last and How to Choose the Right One
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P. Johnson – Finished Suit
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Crockett and Jones Hand Grade
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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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Bijan – Bespoke Linen Sport Coat Part 5 – The Finished Coat
After a few months and 3 fittings, the bespoke sport coat which Bijan and Josh Ton have made for me is now complete (previous…
Proper trouser height – how to find your natural waist
One of the most commonly repeated mistakes men make, when wearing trousers, is in wearing them on or below their hips. It’s the most…
The Formality of Texture – Understanding the role of texture in dressing well
Style leaves clues. Well dressed, stylish men are capable of pulling together a range of factors, in order to create a coherent whole. We…
Bijan – Bespoke Linen Sport Coat – Part 4 – Final Fitting
Fittings are a funny thing. Depending on the tailor and the specific commission, you could walk out of the second fitting with an almost…
The Definition of a Gentleman
This post is somewhat of a divergence from the norm, but it complements the broader context of the blog. Several years ago I stumbled…
Bijan – Bespoke Linen Sport Coat – Part 3 – Second Fitting
I’d been looking forward to this meeting with Bijan and Josh for several weeks. Having had an overwhelmingly positive experience at the first…
Inside a Bespoke Coat – the internal construction and details of a handmade coat
Most of the time when I write about the bespoke process, those posts tend to cover my experience of a specific commission – usually…
Le Noeud Papillon – The Finest Bow Ties in the World
Behind an elaborately gilded entrance, tucked away in one of Australia’s most exclusive residential enclaves, sits Nicholas Atgemis’ studio, part dandy, part mad scientist…
JH Cutler Bespoke Shirt – Part 3 – The Finished Shirt
Regular readers will have seen the recent posts (part 2) covering the bespoke shirt I recently commissioned at JH Cutler, in Sydney. Sam Hazelton and…
Building a Timeless Wardrobe – Navy and Grey
Versatility is one of the most important considerations in the early days of building a classic wardrobe. Quality, well-made clothes aren’t cheap (though always…
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…
Interview: Nick Scott; Editor-In-Chief of “The Rake” Magazine
Edit: The paragraphs below were an accurate representation of The Rake magazine at the time of writing. Unfortunately, since then, the content has moved…
GJ Cleverley Bespoke “Double Monk” Double Monks – Part1
Early this year I got in touch with Chris Schaerf of Double Monk in Melbourne, after hearing about the upcoming trunk show for GJ…
How to Wear (and Choose) a Pocket Square
How to Wear a Pocket Square: Until recent years, the pocket square had all but vanished from sight. It took the unprecedented success of…