Spring/Summer Highlights 2026: De Bonne, Allevol,...
This is our seasonal piece covering the best things I’ve bought recently, with comments on fit and views on style. A useful round-up, a gear review in brief: they’re all things I’ve bought and worn already so I can help out with an...
Spring/Summer Highlights 2026: De Bonne, Allevol,...
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We won't I'm afraid Guy, we've discontinued that one....
Tobacco, black and white (some T-shirts in stock)
You know that feeling when you realise a new purchase unleashes potential in an old, beloved garment? Like getting a yellow oxford and realising it doesn’t just look good with jeans, but also with your favourite herringbone jacket? OK, I&rsquo...
Tobacco, black and white (some T-shirts in stock)
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I don't know any singlets like that I'm afraid. It is possible to lower an armhole, at least on tailoring, but it may be a little harder on that tough material. Nothing will help make the sleeve bigger though...
Introducing: The tapered T-shirt
I’ve always loved Japanese circular-knitted T-shirts. They have so much body, and such a nice hand compared to regular tees. By comparison mainstream T-shirts can feel flimsy, almost like underwear. But the problem, usually, with Japanese te...
Introducing: The tapered T-shirt
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That is a drop shoulder really Jeff, there's no difference. Today a drop shoulder sometimes means a more extreme version of that, where the shoulder seam is a lot lower and the armhole also bigger, but you're basically d...
Down parka from Nigel Cabourn: How great things age
Over the winter, quite a few readers have asked what I wear for very cold weather. If it’s formal, the answer is a simple variation on the coats we’ve already featured: a heavyweight overcoat like my 30oz from Sartoria Ciardi , for insta...
Down parka from Nigel Cabourn: How great things age
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I wouldn't say so unfortunately. Shearling can be nice and warm, but down parkas like this are always going to perform better...
Spring/Summer Top 10: Chores, shirts and sweats
1. Drake’s bright-red suede chore jacket £1195 I’ve been asked a few times over the years about these suede chore jackets from Drake’s. Personally I tend to prefer blouson styles, and chore coats in cottons, particularly vint...
Spring/Summer Top 10: Chores, shirts and sweats
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Thanks for the reply! Yeah, then it's not what I am looking for unfortunately. The search continues!...
