The state of independent menswear in the UK
By Lucas Nicholson. With the closure this year of the Oi Polloi shop in Manchester by its owners, JD Sports, it felt like it was an appropriate time to talk about the state of independent menswear stores in the UK. This is something of a passion of...
The state of independent menswear in the UK
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Sadly, Have to agree on this as I’ve bought a couple of great items there. The shop is a bit of a mess at the moment tbh. Needs a good clean and tidied up....
Rayon shirts, and tucking in or out
I ’ve been interested in rayon shirts recently, perhaps as I’ve been dressing a bit more casually and would like an alternative to linen. However, I’ve found it hard to find the perfect model. Usually the collar is the issue - this...
Rayon shirts, and tucking in or out
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I have just received my first lyocell shirt from Portuguese Flannel (the Dogtown model). It does look a bit different than on their website. The photos suggest something a bit more shiny, and the shirt I got looks more m...
Reader profile: Cedric
Cedric works in the art world, and as such is rarely formal. But he retains an interest in tailoring, has childhood memories of going to Huntsman, and is even talking to Fred Nieddu about his first bespoke. He also has a depth of interest in Americ...
Reader profile: Cedric
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Pleasure Jim, and very pleased it worked for you...
Double denim – in new Anthology tweed jacket
Denim shirts can often be the saviour of classic menswear - adding an obvious casual, even democratic touch to tailoring . But when should you wear a denim shirt with jeans? When put on what is sometimes snidely, sometimes admiringly, referred to a...
Double denim – in new Anthology tweed jacket
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I haven't, no, that wash in that fit hasn't been available near me I don't think...
Clutch chinos review: Soundman, Pherrows, Warehou...
This is the latest in a series of articles we are doing on well-made chinos. You can see the previous articles on a contents page here , and listed on the right of this article (on a desktop). Rather than look at one pair that I own, to...
Clutch chinos review: Soundman, Pherrows, Warehou...
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I'd expect it's the different dyes used Martin, that often makes a difference...
Blouson, chore, or leather jacket? An exercise in...
Three years ago, I wrote an article called ‘ Five paradigms of casual clothing ’, which attempted a rough division of informal men’s clothing into different styles. It was an interesting exercise. The categories were necessarily ve...
Blouson, chore, or leather jacket? An exercise in...
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To be honest David that's getting into being a full article! But I'd say generally I wouldn't recommend the Japanese at least as makers for the first kind, but for the horsehide I'd recommend Real McCoy's and Buzz Rickso...
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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Thank you. Have a great weekend....
My favourite outfits
In our recent article ' Outfits that I got wrong', a reader commented that he would be interested in the opposite post. Not outfits I got right - hopefully there are lots of those - but ones I got the most right, or I like the most. Perhaps, those t...
My favourite outfits
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I see. In that case I would seek variety in things like colours and textures in the shirt/knit, but also enjoy the outerwear, the shoes, the accessories that go with it. And also don't feel like you have to change too mu...
How jeans can be altered
One of the big disadvantages of jeans over tailored trousers is their inability to be altered. It means that, over the years, they’re less able to adapt as you change shape. And given that a key appeal is their longevity - that in fact, jeans...
How jeans can be altered
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Mostly a straight fit, and yes I think your instinct is right...
The tucked-in T-shirt
When I was a teenager, nothing seemed more sad or old than wearing a T-shirt tucked into trousers. Granted, the style of the day was loose, grunge-inspired clothing, with oversized flannel shirts and baggy knitwear. But it was also a question of pe...
The tucked-in T-shirt
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Hi, I’m 6’4” and struggle to find t-shirts long enough to tuck in. I’ve worn a few Sunspel t-shirts in the past but they tend to hover around my belt and wouldn’t be capable of being tucked in. Does anyone have...
How to buy vintage clothing: Three experts give t...
Vintage clothing has become more and more popular over the past decade. Underneath obvious markers like the launch of brands RRL, or artificially aged sneakers, men have been gradually buying into vintage because it’s authentic, because it&rs...
How to buy vintage clothing: Three experts give t...
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You mean vintage tailoring? It depends a lot on how old they are and what quality...
