Ben’s (41) favourite online vintage stores
By Ben Chamberlain (above, centre). When it comes to shopping for vintage, it’s hard to beat the in-person experience. The place, the smell, the hunt, that surprise item that grabs your attention - all this builds into the charm and enigma of ...
Ben’s (41) favourite online vintage stores
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Absolutely Simon, though I think you answered it already. At the time this was being put together I think S&S was going through a lot of change for the positive. New shopfront and the new website there wasn’t as mu...
New York: A menswear shopping guide
New York is a strange town for menswear. It doesn’t have the same traditional shops as Europe and bespoke is substantially undermined by visitors from Savile Row. If there is a tradition, it’s for value and department stores: low-priced s...
New York: A menswear shopping guide
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It depends on your body shape a little Edwin, and then how much you care about a nuanced fit. Do you just want the right length, sleeve length, waist etc, or do you want something closer to bespoke...
The practicality of a sweater over the shoulders
Wearing a sweater over the shoulders has a lot of negative connotations. But if you can get away with it - because of your style, of where you are, or just because of your personality - it’s incredibly practical. This suit I wore at Pitti earl...
The practicality of a sweater over the shoulders
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I probably haven't done it often enough Mark, but I think most are robust enough...
Reader profile: Simon
Simon is only our second reader profile from outside the UK. He lives in New York, although when we talk on the phone he’s actually in Washington DC, having just landed on the red eye from Arizona. Simon travels a lot. He’s a journalist...
Reader profile: Simon
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I keep on coming back to this article. Simon's style is so easy to understand and learn from. Thanks again Simon and crew - wishing you all a Happy Christmas...

























