Melbourne: A sartorial shopping guide

April 9th 2018

Australia might not be the first country anyone associates with tailoring and classic menswear, but Melbourne has a greater range than most of the rest of the country. This is partly due to the fact that it has clear seasons, with a few weeks where s...

Melbourne: A sartorial shopping guide

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I just went in this past weekend and couldn't believe how great the store looks. They've completely redone their suit department and they have their own in house label with Dormeuil, Zegna, and Loro Piano fabrics. I pick...

April 9th 2018

Brand round-up: Alexander Kraft, Loic et Gil, Chr...

November 25th 2016

The next in our regular installment of small brands doing interesting things looks at some ties, handkerchiefs and knitwear. Viola Milano x Alexander Kraft First up is a collaboration between Alexander Kraft and online accessories company Viola Mila...

Brand round-up: Alexander Kraft, Loic et Gil, Chr...

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Despite the marketing spiel, the mark-up is ridiculous. The proliferation of online-only tie brands such as Viola Milano is a testament to the very healthy, attainable margins. A fawning i-gentry does help too. Also, and...

Hanks and scarves - TiesNovember 25th 2016

How to dress pale colours for summer

July 27th 2016

  A reader recently commented that the site could do with some more practical pieces about putting clothes together – rather than commissioning them. I am deeply appreciative of such feedback. I do try to keep a balance between the...

How to dress pale colours for summer

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Andreas's is a high-twist and would work in that way, absolutely. Mine would be rather different in a high-twist I think - I had one like that years ago and it always looked a bit too colonial for me. I think that's one ...

Bags - HatsJuly 27th 2016