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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Spot on David. The new Christian Kimber store in the city is superb in particular....

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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If durability is a concern at all then maybe go with half lined on the front, yes. It's not that hard to take out later, as well...

Bags - HatsJuly 27th 2016