Bespoke washable jacket from Whitcomb & Shaf...

July 8th 2026

This is the second article on my washable bespoke cotton jacket pictured above, made by Whitcomb & Shaftesbury. For information on why a washable jacket is unusual, and how this one has worn and washed so far, see that article . Today’...

Bespoke washable jacket from Whitcomb & Shaf...

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I don't think the casualness of it would necessarily suit a three piece to be honest, and I would be wary of the trousers - you really want something that has a bit more drape than this usually. But perhaps Whitcomb woul...

JacketsJuly 8th 2026

Why machine-washable bespoke is unusual

July 6th 2026

This bespoke jacket from Whitcomb & Shaftesbury is machine washable. That’s pretty rare - why? First, most good tailored jackets are made with canvas in the chest and melton under the collar, both of which don’t react well to ma...

Why machine-washable bespoke is unusual

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Yes, this type of cotton would be easier from that point of view. You'd be interested in a cord version because it would be useful to be washable you mean Brian?...

JacketsJuly 6th 2026

Beige, Paris: The best kind of multi-brand shop

May 6th 2024

A lot of music fans don’t see the point of covers albums. They want the originals, not a bunch of copies. But I’ve always liked them, whether it’s Johnny Cash’s American IV or Rage Against The Machine’s Renegades , beca...

Beige, Paris: The best kind of multi-brand shop

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We can certainly look to at some point, PF. It's hard to cover everyone and we would always focus on the ones we liked the style of particularly, but a round-up article or similar on great independent shops in Europe mig...

Bags - Casual clothingMay 6th 2024

Los Angeles: A city shopping guide

September 4th 2023

By Lucas Nicholson I recently visited Los Angeles for the first time, and spent a very enjoyable week being proved wrong. Admittedly my hopes hadn’t been high for menswear in the city, but what I witnessed was wide appreciation of craft and u...

Los Angeles: A city shopping guide

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I went to see them in Rome, not sure I could recommend the style or perhaps value...

September 4th 2023