Ten bags over ten years
One of the advantages of a long-running blog, perhaps, is the ability to look back and see how purchases have performed over time. It’s particularly useful when we emphasise – as we do, day after day – the value of inv...
Ten bags over ten years
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No worries Eoghan, it's normally fine, I just happen not to have that bag anymore...
Luxury hiking boots in the FT
My latest article in the Financial Times, on luxury hiking boots, was published this weekend. If you’re interested, the post can be found here.
Luxury hiking boots in the FT
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Please print this disclaimer: Do NOT NOT Not use any of these boots for actual backpacking or "hill walking". Go to a genuine outdoor outfitter for real boots. The boots shown are fashion statements only, and serious use...
How to buy a quality leather bag
Leather bags are unique among men’s accessories. A good one will last a lifetime and, if treated well, will look better at the end than the beginning of your life together. Only leather has this attribute, gaining an individual patina from t...
How to buy a quality leather bag
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I would chat to them about that, and it depends on the bag, but I believe a lined one would retain its shape better, and the lining could be replaced at some point, making it easier to keep the inside neat in the long te...
Profile piece in How to Spend It, Spain
The Spanish version of How to Spend It, Fueria de Serie, interviewed me and did a photo shoot when I visited Jose Maria’s Club Aristocrata last year. The piece came out today. Unless your Spanish is a lot better than mine, you won’...
Profile piece in How to Spend It, Spain
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The lead times on things like this are quite long I'm afraid. If Drake's are offering it at Pitti now, it means it will be in the shop this autumn. If you are in doubt about the tie pin, try just using it on woven ties. ...
Louis Vuitton Alzer, hand painted
This is a shot from a feature coming up in The Rake next year – on the VIP painting service at Louis Vuitton. I love my Alzer case. Hard-sided cases are one of the few things made by hand by Vuitton, at the old Asnieres facility in France. ...
Louis Vuitton Alzer, hand painted
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I use it when travelling mostly, it is heavy but then so is anything in leather....
How to pack a suit jacket: Reader question
Hi Simon, First of all let me say I’m a massive fan of your blog. In fact I’ve even cancelled my GQ subscription because of your blog. Doesn’t mean you should start charging us though! I was wondering if you could do a p...
How to pack a suit jacket: Reader question
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I don't really buy hangers, I just use ones supplied by tailors, but if you wanted some very good ones, look at Nakata, supplied by Arterton. I don't really buy especially breathable suit covers either, I have enough fro...
Louis Vuitton: The Art of Packing
The Louis Vuitton press day last week had much to recommend it. I find that fans of classic style often dismiss fashion designers a bit too readily: a handful of them including Marc Jacobs are often worth perusing for their fresh ideas, particularly ...
Louis Vuitton: The Art of Packing
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Gentlemen, Loius Vuitton has since added the packing application to its website. Although the smaller bags do not have examples of men's clothes, it is quite useful. Thanks!...
Look at me! I’m a banker
The G20 has revealed a lot about bankers’ sartorial taste. It has shown uniformity and a complete lack of awareness of what ‘normal’ people wear. As protests were announced for the day before the G20 meeting in London, City workers ...
Look at me! I’m a banker
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Dressing up in defiance of the protesters is definitely in better taste than throwing photocopied bank notes out of your office window!...
