Valuing the people in the product

March 10th 2025

There is an old saying that you can tell a lot about someone by how they treat waiters. Actually it probably extends to anyone that serves you - bus drivers, bar staff, shop staff. The thinking is that if a seemingly nice, charming person is rude a...

Valuing the people in the product

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Thanks for your comment, Chris — and sorry if my post came across as unsettling in any way. That wasn’t my intention. That said, I do feel your response somewhat missed the broader point I was making and instead came...

March 10th 2025

40 Colori made-to-measure knitwear and tie: Review

October 5th 2020

I’m pleased to say that the jumper and tie I had made by 40 Colori turned just as consistently and professionally as everything else I had experienced from the shop. The cashmere crewneck fits well, with the measurements being exactly what we...

40 Colori made-to-measure knitwear and tie: Review

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Not not necessarily if it was wider, more a style question. Zig zags are fun but a little quirky for me, I'd always rather have the classic...

Knitwear - TiesOctober 5th 2020

40 Colori: Italian made-to-order, London

August 21st 2020

A reader recently recommended to me the made-to-measure knitwear at 40 Colori, a shop on Lamb’s Conduit Street in London. He has trouble getting knitwear to fit, being rather tall, and 40 Colori did a good job of making a piece to order for h...

40 Colori: Italian made-to-order, London

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I don't Christopher, sorry...

Knitwear - TiesAugust 21st 2020