Can you wear structured jackets with jeans?
I think the short answer to this question is yes you can, but soft-shouldered jackets are easier and create a subtler look that most people prefer. It is an interesting question though, and one that rarely gets unpacked effectively - usually all yo...
Can you wear structured jackets with jeans?
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OK, thank you...
The versatility (or not) of navy hopsack – ...
I wore this new hopsack jacket from Paolo Martorano quite a bit this summer, which surprised me. Although I’ve had navy jackets in the past, since I stopped working in an office I tend to wear more earthy colours, such as browns, taupes or tha...
The versatility (or not) of navy hopsack – ...
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I'm not sure I know of one I'm afraid, apart from wearing a shirt or a bandana or something else on the neck...
Kind of showy: All black jacket and jeans
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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Yes, see my article here...
New pink and green-stripe oxford shirts
Two new stripes in the PS Oxford shirt have been added to the shop today: a light pink and a pale green . As is often the case with PS products, they have been chosen as particularly understated, easy-to-wear styles. The pink is the same as that us...
New pink and green-stripe oxford shirts
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It depends on the oxford to an extent, as there is a lot of variety in how fine the material is, some really feel like dress shirts. For a traditional, coarser oxford, I'd personally go with a placket but it wouldn't loo...
Paolo Martorano bespoke hopsack jacket: Review
This bespoke jacket was made for me by Paolo Martorano, the tailor in New York I first covered in 2020 . It’s particularly significant because of the dearth of bespoke tailors in the US. Although many tailors travel to the US from the UK and ...
Paolo Martorano bespoke hopsack jacket: Review
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No, sorry Ag, I did see it once but that was quite a while ago...
The case for the Summer Suit. With tie
Thomas Mastronardi is one of the best-dressed men I know. So, in the spirit of welcoming a greater range of voices onto Permanent Style, I asked Tom to bookend the summer by writing something on the seersucker and linen suits he loves so much. We di...
The case for the Summer Suit. With tie
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the mention of the linens beaten against irish rocks is a rather serendipitous mention, as I was just reading about beetled linen the other day. Dashing linen against rocks essentially was the manual process that predate...
Paolo Martorano bespoke, New York
Most bespoke tailoring in New York is structured differently to the old houses of Europe. It tends to be based around a designer or salesman - with extensive bespoke experience - rather than a cutter. There are exceptions of course, including Leona...
Paolo Martorano bespoke, New York
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I will be meeting with Paolo next month at his shop in NYC to commission an overcoat. I will try to remember to ask him about his cutter and tailor and their whereabouts and report back. Obviously, I'm not as concerned a...
New York bespoke tailors – Updated
This is a fully updated version of our post from January on the bespoke tailors in and around New York. The contributions of readers were extremely helpful, particularly those that had used tailors personally, as this is an area with a lot of misinf...
New York bespoke tailors – Updated
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The central issue is that you need to establish and maintain a relationship with your tailor. That requires regular access to your tailor, whether bespoke or MTM. If you live in the US, a Row tailor requires a combinatio...
