The suede overshirt (or shirt-jacket, or shacket)

September 17th 2021

I have this image in my mind. Of a man meeting a good friend for brunch on a Sunday morning. A man that dresses as I want to: considered and tasteful, not showy or sloppy. He's looking forward to a coffee. He carries a newspaper under his arm in ca...

The suede overshirt (or shirt-jacket, or shacket)

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JacketsSeptember 17th 2021

Adding interest to a navy blazer and grey trousers 

August 16th 2021

We used to do a lot of posts called ‘ Reader questions’. Someone asked recently what happened to them. Well, we still do them - it’s just that the site is now so big that posts normally reflect a half dozen readers asking similar ...

Adding interest to a navy blazer and grey trousers 

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It's a navy cashmere, covered in more detail here...

Jackets - ShirtsAugust 16th 2021

Postcard from Milan

September 25th 2020

When I was young, my family used to play a game on holiday. The question for all of us was: what can you see that tells you you’re in a different country? It could be the types of trees, the style of road signs, the way people gesticulate. It ...

Postcard from Milan

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Quite a burden! But one I'll certainly enjoy trying to carry, if nothing else. Who are the younger Roman tailors by the way? It would be good to get their names out there and help. I have found among the Milanese and Rom...

September 25th 2020

Milan: A sartorial city guide

September 16th 2015

Milan is the centre of the men’s fashion industry, yet as far as style is concerned, there are surprisingly few shops worth visiting. Via Montenapoleone, Via Della Spiga and the roads that run between them are all pleasant places to stroll. ...

Milan: A sartorial city guide

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Not any more! It was down while we updated it - and the update went live this morning...

September 16th 2015

Al Bazar, Milan – a style all its own

March 24th 2014

I’ve known Lino Ieluzzi, the proprietor of Al Bazar in Milan, for a few years now and always admired his style. I wouldn’t wear it; I wouldn’t recommend it; but it is unique, personal and consistent. The worst thing about so-called ...

Al Bazar, Milan – a style all its own

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Knitwear - ShirtsMarch 24th 2014

Long-sleeved polos for summer

May 4th 2011

It’s depressing to see what men wear on hot days. Baggy shorts, ill-fitting polo shirts and logo-plastered T-shirts. But then it’s also hard to find smart, tailored clothes suitable for high temperatures. One often overlooked option is a ...

Long-sleeved polos for summer

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Yes that's probably better...

May 4th 2011

Milan’s idiosyncratic Al Bazar

October 14th 2009

Al Bazar is not Milan style; but it is a standout destination for classic menswear in Milan. Milanese residents get frustrated at times that Al Bazar is the most famous menswear shop for foreign fans of classic tailoring. Its unique persona – l...

Milan’s idiosyncratic Al Bazar

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Yes, a lot of the Italian stores really missed out on e-commerce and have suffered as a result. It is very possible to do it well and not detract from the physical store...

ShoesOctober 14th 2009

A tour around Milan

October 7th 2009

As anyone who has been fortunate enough to visit Milan will tell you, the city is not all fashion. There are several old and new stores worth the visit for those interested in classic menswear. By reputation, the city’s three stand-out establis...

A tour around Milan

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I'm afraid I don't know Turin well enough. Sorry...

StyleOctober 7th 2009