How to Wear Ties Informally
Men typically struggle to bridge the gap between formal clothing (in this instance we’ll take that to mean a suit and tie in professional…
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Blackhorse Lane Denim – London
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers is a newer denim label, manufactured in London and started by Han Ates in 2016, after 25 years in the textiles…
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…
How a Drake’s Bespoke Cashmere Tie is Made
In 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…
Factory Visit – Drake’s London
The last time I was in London I only had 48 hours for several meetings, including a fitting for my Cleverley’s. But I made…
What to look for when choosing a tie and caring for your ties
On the surface, a tie isn’t an overly complex item of clothing, though the more you learn about their various methods of construction, the…
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…
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…