Swimming shorts: Simple, tasteful, flattering
I haven’t written about swimming shorts for a long time. Other than a passing reference on our regular ‘holiday snaps’ articles , it’s been over a decade since they were covered on PS. Even back then, it was a pretty short ar...
Swimming shorts: Simple, tasteful, flattering
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Yes that’s been my experience! They are all hideously expensive for the quality even when heavily discounted. Which is not something you could say about Private White VC outerwear for example, particularly at discount....
A guide to piqué cotton polo shirts
By Manish Puri Whilst the recent sun in London has brought a sugar rush of excitement for the warmer days that lie ahead, it also brings a more troubling, recurring question: how do I usually dress for summer? It shouldn’t be difficult to answ...
A guide to piqué cotton polo shirts
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I haven't tried them I'm afraid Bryan...
Dressing for the summer, and the kids
I’ve been on holiday the past two weeks in the south of France; apologies for the tardiness confirming some comments. For those interested in more casual dress, here is something from last week, with my youngest hiding her face wisely from the ...
Dressing for the summer, and the kids
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Nice hat. I am having a Brent Black hat being made right now. Looking forward to it especially after seeing yours....
The rise of the polo shirt
This past weekend I wrote a piece for the FT on polo shirts, which you can see here. Mentioning John Smedley, Orlebar Brown, Lacoste and others, it is hopefully an interesting update for anyone interested in the menswear staple.
The rise of the polo shirt
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Yes, I have all the kinds. And Smedley itself has made all kinds. Most of my Smedley cotton polos are of fully-fashioned jersey, but a few old ones made for the Richetti store in Parma are of pique, cut-and-sewn....
OB Approved recommendations
The latest edition of OB Approved (from Orlebar Brown) includes some personal recommendations from journalists such as myself and Mr Tom Stubbs – both seen in the extract above. Click to enlarge.
OB Approved recommendations
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Hi Simon, I was just randomly googling things and found this really great recommendations. Maybe it's bit late but thanks anyways....
What to wear to the gym
Readers will probably be sick by now of me talking about Orlebar Brown. I have said before, after all, how they make my perfect polo shirt and perfect swimming trunks. But I’m sorry, there’s no other sports brand on the British high stree...
What to wear to the gym
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Well, as with any recommendations like this, you need to think about why the recommendation is made. Cotton doesn't breathe as well as synthetics, or dry as quickly. If you're doing something where you really need high-p...
The perfect polo shirt – Orlebar Brown
When on holiday, a long-sleeved polo shirtor regular Oxford button-down is usually the most stylish accompaniment to shorts – see post here. However, there are times when a sportier, short-sleeved polo is more suitable. On the beach, for exampl...
The perfect polo shirt – Orlebar Brown
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I'd go for The Armoury, personally. Neither Sunspel nor Luca Faloni have much of a collar...
Christmas suggestions
If you’re anything like me, Christmas shopping begins in earnest this week. Just long enough ahead to get everything done, but little enough time to inject a little panic into the process. Here are a few suggestions from a few of my favourites....
Christmas suggestions
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Excellent post....
Orlebar Brown swimming shorts
I’m sure you won’t be surprised to hear that with casual items like T-shirts, polo shirts and shorts I like simple designs, clean lines and plain colours. I first became interested in Orlebar Brown because I wanted swimming shorts that me...
Orlebar Brown swimming shorts
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While the post is 10 years old, I have just tried OB boardshorts. It is certainly a quality item, corresponding to a price tag. This is the second boardshort I've bought outside the mainstream. I live north of Sydney and...
