My Christmas list
At this time of year I normally do a list of Christmas gift suggestions. Apparently last year a reader took the initiative and left a print-out of the list sitting on a coffee table at home. It did the trick – a couple of the items turned...
My Christmas list
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I actually find that fine linen is very comfortable in that regard...
How to dress for winter
I’m so excited the weather in London has finally turned cold. Summer clothing is great, but there’s just so much more of it in winter: hats, scarves, gloves, overcoats, plus heavy-gauge knitwear and serious boots. The key to dressing we...
How to dress for winter
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I'd say probably a pea coat or similar coat that you could wear both casually and formally, like one the raglan donegal coats we do. You can do without a rain coat for a bit (just carry an umbrella)...
How Pitti is changing
In my report on Pitti Uomo for Essence magazine I examine the manufacturers – such as Begg, Merola and Bresciani – that are becoming brands in their own right. Read it here. Pictured: Pino Luciano of Neapolitan tailors Orazio Luci...
How Pitti is changing
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That's a good question Alfred. I'll use it as a post sometime soon if that's ok? Simon...
Merola gloves
Rather like Maglia, which we discussed earlier in the week, Merola is among the very best makers in its field – in this case, gloves. Both are also based in Rome and have a similarly stellar roster of private-label clients. There is more compet...
Merola gloves
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No, sorry Antonio, never tried them...
