The jacket-as-coat: Seiji’s commission from Tailo...
When the shoemaker Seiji McCarthy came to New York recently to take part in our pop-up, he brought with him a recent commission from Tailor Caid, the Japanese bespoke tailor run by Yuhei Yamamoto. Yamamoto is a big enthusiast for mid-century America...
The jacket-as-coat: Seiji’s commission from Tailo...
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Personally I don't think you should have much structure Lucas. You want it pretty soft, to keep it fairly casual. Err on the side of less. Camel hair is great, it would just be a little less hard wearing, but have the lu...
Robb Report: The beauty of bags, and Japanese art...
The most recent issue of Robb Report UK included a couple of my pieces: a column singing the praises of good leather accessories, and a feature highlighting the Japanese artisans we visited last year. I have reproduced the column below. The detail ...
Robb Report: The beauty of bags, and Japanese art...
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Definitely dark brown... I know tan is tempting, but brown will be so much subtler and still have a nice deep colour over time...
Japanese tailors: Anglofilo, Sartoria Domenica, V...
The Japanese tailoring tradition is relatively short. After all, until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, almost no western-style tailoring was worn in the country. The Restoration made western dress required for courtiers and bureaucrats, and increasin...
Japanese tailors: Anglofilo, Sartoria Domenica, V...
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Yes, it’s definitely value for money in terms of the work involved...
