The new Linen Overshirt in India

April 11th 2025

I mentioned in the cotton-crewnecks article last week that I enjoyed wearing tan accessories a lot during my recent trip to India. This might seem like a small thing, but when you get into a routine with clothing, anything that suddenly gives a twis...

The new Linen Overshirt in India

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No, a knit like that does look good. I just in general prefer a crewneck under the overshirt, so all other things equal, I wear that...

Shirts - StyleApril 11th 2025

Dark Ivy

February 24th 2025

A friend referred to this outfit as ‘dark Ivy’ recently, and I liked the idea. Traditional Ivy style has much to recommend it today, particularly the way it mixes sportswear and tailoring together. I set out the ways I like that attitude...

Dark Ivy

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Thanks Brian...

Glasses and jewellery - StyleFebruary 24th 2025

I’m going on holiday (again)

August 2nd 2024

Back in the Easter holidays, Manish kindly took over Permanent Style for a week, so I could completely switch off and spend time with the family. That seemed to work well, both because the site didn't explode and because a few readers seemed to appr...

I’m going on holiday (again)

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No, sorry JC. We only do pre-orders for a couple of items each year, as a way to offer different colours or sizes. We run a waiting list instead...

Glasses and jewelleryAugust 2nd 2024

L’Ingénieur Chevallier MTO eyewear – and go...

June 14th 2024

While in Paris at the beginning of the year, I was told about an eyewear brand that was offering something that sits between ready-to-wear and bespoke. That’s a theme, by the way, that I think we'll be returning to in the second half of this ...

L’Ingénieur Chevallier MTO eyewear – and go...

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Interesting. Yes, a European survey of opticians/glasses in the major cities where you have guides would be great....

Glasses and jewelleryJune 14th 2024