What does a green shirt (and a brown stripe) go w...

November 13th 2024

I really love playing with new colours in clothing. It’s like a fun little exercise in how much you know about what goes with what - how far you’ve come in your menswear journey. Yet at the same time, I also find it consistently throws ...

What does a green shirt (and a brown stripe) go w...

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Wonderful Nigel, enjoy them in good health...

ShirtsNovember 13th 2024

Belt capsule guide: The basics

September 30th 2024

There’s been a lot more interest in belts with smarter clothing in recent years - something I highlighted and explained my reasoning for in this article . But we’ve never done a ‘wardrobe building’ piece on them, or set out ...

Belt capsule guide: The basics

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Well, a tie could be cool but it's quite a look. Suggestions could be: - bridle leather - rough-out suede (see RRL perhaps) - thicker cowhide leather...

Belts and walletsSeptember 30th 2024

Why I love my Ferdinando Caraceni blazer

January 8th 2024

This jacket from Ferdinando Caraceni has become one of my real favourites in the past couple of years, and I think it’s worth exploring why. It says something about where tailoring is today, at least for me. It was made in 2021 by Nicoletta C...

Why I love my Ferdinando Caraceni blazer

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Hello Simon, yes absolutely! Thank you very much!...

Jackets - StyleJanuary 8th 2024

The appeal of Solaro: Suit from Cristina Dalcuore 

October 11th 2023

Solaro has always been one of those materials I’ve found intriguing but never took the leap on, simply because I was too unsure how much I’d like such an unusual, and in some ways showy material. For those that don’t know, Solaro ...

The appeal of Solaro: Suit from Cristina Dalcuore 

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I don't know what the quality difference might be I'm afraid, as I'm not so familiar with Drago on that score...

SuitsOctober 11th 2023

Ludens: Japanese belts and leather goods

August 11th 2023

In recent years I've been wearing more belts with tailoring, as I've worn other accessories such as ties and handkerchiefs less. That's meant me upping my belt game, with a couple of commissions from Tightly Stitched , some great belts from Rubato ...

Ludens: Japanese belts and leather goods

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Belts are great accessories for men so had to weigh in on this topic. I'm a buckle and belt junkie so an overview of the various styles most welcome. Including where to get new buckles and straps or just get them polishe...

Bags - Belts and walletsAugust 11th 2023

Kind of showy: All black jacket and jeans

July 24th 2023

On Permanent Style we’ve always talked about dressing with subtle elegance - clothing that makes the wearer appear simply well dressed. This is still the style I get most pleasure from. It's a matter of good fit, quality materials, and tastefu...

Kind of showy: All black jacket and jeans

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Thank you Alex...

Bags - DenimJuly 24th 2023