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Salvatore Ambrosi trousers – review

February 29th 2016

  I began the process of having trousers made by Salva (-tore Ambrosi) just over a year ago. Since then I’ve had two pairs made –…

Salvatore Ambrosi trousers – review

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It depends a lot how much money you have and how big your wardrobe already is. But I'd certainly place them below things like jackets and coats in priority. It's something we talked about here...

Shoes - TrousersFebruary 29th 2016

Edward Sexton long, grey overcoat

January 25th 2016

  Last summer, Edward Sexton and I were sitting in the gardens of the Four Seasons hotel, Florence. It was a beautiful evening. Warm, with a…

Edward Sexton long, grey overcoat

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Yes, I'd say it's too smart for that kind of polo coat to be honest. Camel hair is hardier than cashmere yes, but still not quite as hardy as wool, so that's the only caution...

CoatsJanuary 25th 2016

Heurtault umbrellas, Paris

December 21st 2015

  “The opening of the umbrella should sound like a car door,” said Michel Heurtault, looking me meaningfully in the eye. I didn’t get the connection…

Heurtault umbrellas, Paris

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It's been fine, but then I have three umbrellas and don't use them very heavily. I wear hats more....

Umbrellas and glovesDecember 21st 2015

Cifonelli bespoke suede jacket

October 23rd 2015

  One area that fascinates me – perhaps more than any other – in my writing is the overlap between formal tailoring and more casual dress.If…

Cifonelli bespoke suede jacket

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It's not, but it is a skin, and a skin can virtually close up again around holes if it's thick and soft enough, and the holes small enough...

Casual clothing - JacketsOctober 23rd 2015

Whitcomb & Shaftesbury – foreign bespoke

October 19th 2015

If you’re looking for a good bespoke suit in London, there aren’t many English options between £1000 and £3000 or so. Most are closer to…

Whitcomb & Shaftesbury – foreign bespoke

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Absolutely. An important element in choosing bespoke, or the current trend of near bespoke, is that the resultant fit and nature of handwork makes for longevity. On balance such a garment worn once or twice a week will, ...

October 19th 2015