De Bonne Facture: More like themselves

February 26th 2025

I’ve known the brand De Bonne Facture for a long time, seeing them at stockists like Trunk and No Man Walks Alone over the years, and chatting to the founder Déborah Neuberg over dinner or at Pitti. I’ve also admired their philos...

De Bonne Facture: More like themselves

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Great review. And if i'm allowed to say, something i'd love to see more of. I'm 26 and was on boarded in my late teens / early twenties through the writing on more traditional clothes which was / still is new and excitin...

Cloth - CoatsFebruary 26th 2025

Reader profile: Bent

January 22nd 2025

Outfit 1: Green cord suit Suit: Schaap tailors, green 700g Holland & Sherry cord Jumper: De Bonne Facture Shirt: J Press Tie: Drake’s Shoes: Alden cordovan, modified last Socks: Frans Boone Watch: 1960s IWC Hi Bent. How would you descr...

Reader profile: Bent

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Hi Neil, I personally have one from Cordings that I find quite enjoyable and wear often. The collar is a bit prone to curling inwards but the design and fabric are otherwise very nice. I did have to shorten the sleeves, ...

StyleJanuary 22nd 2025

Luxury chore coats compared

December 16th 2022

By Manish Puri Not all chores are made equal. Some take longer, some require more exertion, and some involve going out into the cold. On a typical weekend you’ll find me frantically searching for loopholes in the chivalric code so I can cherry...

Luxury chore coats compared

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With flannel it should be fine I think...

JacketsDecember 16th 2022

Elasticated waists – the good and the bad

January 4th 2021

Elasticated waists are becoming increasingly popular in men's trousers. And I think they do have a place - when they are practical, and don't undermine the style. But it's important to consciously draw a line - to be aware of when this undermining s...

Elasticated waists – the good and the bad

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I wear elasticated waists exclusively on my casual trousers. I still own a few pairs of trousers with side adjusters for more formal events but when I am lounging around or loafing about out come the comfy pants. Perhaps...

TrousersJanuary 4th 2021