Casual, summer, office attire

August 22nd 2014

  Following a request on last week’s Finagon post – the cardigan we created with John Smedley – here are some details on the rest of the outfit, above. One reader drew attention to the shirt collar, a button-down made by Sa...

Casual, summer, office attire

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I don't, no. It can be nice, but not with the kind of smarter tailoring I usually feature...

StyleAugust 22nd 2014

Chittleborough & Morgan suit – at A�...

November 29th 2013

For those that were interested in the Chittleborough & Morgan suit I wrote about last week, here are some more images. The photography was done by new online luxury magazine Essence, for whom I wrote a short piece on Anderson & Sheppa...

Chittleborough & Morgan suit – at A�...

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Around a year ago. And no, not in the immediate future....

Style - SuitsNovember 29th 2013

Panta clothing: new trousers and site

July 2nd 2012

Trousers are easier to tailor than a jacket. They’re not straightforward, as everyone’s waist to seat ratio varies, but the problems are at least largely in two dimensions. Because trousers are simpler, you can spend less money on them. Y...

Panta clothing: new trousers and site

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Hi Simon, Wondering what RTW trousers you recommend - particularly for a 28 waist? I typically wear Incotex trousers but wanted to find something new. Thanks...

July 2nd 2012

Sette ties: true seven folds

April 9th 2012

I am asked fairly regularly to review ties, often produced by new, small companies. Ties are, I suppose, quite easy to sell online and the lower costs of doing so makes them an obvious product to start with. But it surprises me how few of these I lik...

Sette ties: true seven folds

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They make beautiful neckwear. I bought 2 for my clients and the packaging along was worth the experience....

TiesApril 9th 2012

Unlined ties at Panta Clothing

June 11th 2010

Ed Morel over at new New York company Panta has started making ties as part of his offering (see prevous post on his superb trousers here) and I received a couple last week. Though the ties are made in New York, they all use English silks and wools. ...

Unlined ties at Panta Clothing

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Your blog is really excellent. It inspires the readers who has that great desire to lead a better and happier life. Thanks for sharing this information and hope to read more from you....

TiesJune 11th 2010

Panta: Great trousers made in New York

April 19th 2010

I’ve written before that trousers can be the hardest thing for a man to source once he has gone bespoke with his jackets and shirts. It seems like a waste to have separate trousers made by a bespoke tailor – so much less figuration requir...

Panta: Great trousers made in New York

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as of 8/21012 the trousers are now $329 for a pair of plain cotton khakis. Hardly a bargain anymore....

TrousersApril 19th 2010