Huntsman dinner: The reader outfits

January 26th 2017

As mentioned in my original post about this reader competition, our aim was to explore the different forms formalwear can take today. Men will always have a need to dress up, in order to appear appropriately for a smarter, more important and more f...

Huntsman dinner: The reader outfits

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I wore my Cleverley imitation brogues. I don't think there's anything wrong with Oliver's trousers - they are just breaking a bit more at the front as a result of how he is standing. I also wouldn't go with turn-ups, bot...

Black tieJanuary 26th 2017

Chris Despos: American bespoke tailoring, via Italy

June 12th 2013

When I visited US tailor Chris Despos last month I was slightly surprised to find that his house cut was so Italian in style. I think in London we often forget the influence of the Italians on US clothing – due to immigration, the openness of t...

Chris Despos: American bespoke tailoring, via Italy

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Sure Peter, but that doesn't really affect the style references we're talking about. The English style is still consistent, wherever the makers are from....

June 12th 2013

Craftsmen, kids, writers and readers

June 7th 2013

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Craftsmen, kids, writers and readers

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That's lovely to hear, thank you Christopher. And no, no Canadian plans I'm afraid...

ShoesJune 7th 2013

Chris Despos, bespoke in Chicago and Dallas

May 29th 2013

While in Dallas recently I managed to catch up with Chris Despos, which was fortunate – Chris operates in both Chicago and Dallas, with workshops in both but a shop front in Chicago. Chris is a bespoke tailor, but with a background that is more...

Chris Despos, bespoke in Chicago and Dallas

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Chris, hello. This is Laura, Antonia Hernandez daughter from Dallas. Momma is still well. Call me 214.733.0160. I'm sure momma would love to hear from you....

May 29th 2013