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…
Quality Suit Hangers
byOne of the most overlooked items in most men’s wardrobes are suit hangers. It’s an understandable oversight, as the general thinking goes that as…
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…
Ambrosi Napoli – Bespoke Trousers – Part 1
byNaples. August. Muggy. I pick my way through the narrow back alleys from the City Centre, to the Spanish District, trying to find a…
Bijan – Bespoke Linen Sport Coat Part 5 – The Finished Coat
byAfter 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
byOne 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
byStyle 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
byFittings 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
byThis 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
byI’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
byMost 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
byBehind 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
byRegular 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
byVersatility 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
byOn 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…