How I organise outfits – and get my style i...

January 3rd 2024

I know I spend too much time looking at clothes I want, and not enough at ways to wear the ones I have. There are many reasons for this. There’s the familiar retail fix, the fact I wear a range of styles, the fact that I can afford them (and ...

How I organise outfits – and get my style i...

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I forgot to add, regarding an inventory or app, that I don’t use Social Media, so ideally a non fee app or something similar. Maybe someone has other ideas....

StyleJanuary 3rd 2024

Luxury chore coats compared

December 16th 2022

By Manish Puri Not all chores are made equal. Some take longer, some require more exertion, and some involve going out into the cold. On a typical weekend you’ll find me frantically searching for loopholes in the chivalric code so I can cherry...

Luxury chore coats compared

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I do sometimes, yes....

JacketsDecember 16th 2022

Introducing: The Finest Cardigan

May 27th 2020

This is the finest cardigan you will find, anywhere. That’s what we do with this series of knitwear pieces (like the Dartmoor): commission the finest quality possible, and design it to be the perfect partner for tailoring. This cardigan uses...

Introducing: The Finest Cardigan

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Thank you, Simon, for replying. You are right, my mid-weight linen trousers rumple rather than crumple, and it will take a lot while before they crumble. I have a great affinity for linen clothes, and would love to try t...

KnitwearMay 27th 2020

Hand-dyed Mandarin jacket from Prologue

August 16th 2019

In the past five years, it feels like everyone has started doing some kind of shirt-jacket. It was a natural extension of the soft tailoring trend, perhaps, and it certainly gained traction when shirtmakers realised they could offer this too - a we...

Hand-dyed Mandarin jacket from Prologue

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I think the jacket is better with things like tailored trousers, myself. I'm not sure I'd wear it with jeans much. It is a very specific style Amit...

Casual clothingAugust 16th 2019

PS shirts available to try in Prologue, Stefano B...

May 21st 2019

Despite the inquiries readers often make during the pop-up, we have no plans to open a permanent shop. However, we have started working with a few friends around the world to make it easier to try on the various shirts and polo shirts. Last year, St...

PS shirts available to try in Prologue, Stefano B...

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Yes, to try on...

May 21st 2019

Prologue semi-bespoke summer jacket: Review

April 17th 2019

This is the summer jacket that Hong Kong outfit Prologue have been making for me over the past six months. It is finally ready, with two fittings, and I think the result is great. It’s not perfect, but the fit is good and the work solid too. I...

Prologue semi-bespoke summer jacket: Review

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Yes I think it can, and no I don't think it was...

JacketsApril 17th 2019

Everyday Denim shirts back in stock, and Lighter ...

March 25th 2019

[Everyday Denim shirts available here. Lighter Denim shirts here] When you talk to craftsmen or designers about things you like in their range, there’s often a particular smile that creeps across their face. Actually, it usually starts as som...

Everyday Denim shirts back in stock, and Lighter ...

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Enjoying Styling my Permanent Styles Everyday Denim Shirt with my orSlow US Army Fatigue Trousers & my Moonstar Sneakers in chino beige – https://youtube.com/shorts/_xhjAL-_U9U?feature=shared...

ShirtsMarch 25th 2019

The pop-up, the goods, and the opening party

February 21st 2019

Personally, the best part of yesterday’s opening party was about half an hour before, when Graham of Optimo hats (below) told me how well the first two days had gone for him. ‘Really exceeded expectations’ were the words he used. I...

The pop-up, the goods, and the opening party

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Yes, we plan to Tim, but we don't know when yet. We're heavily dependent on available spaces from friendly landlords. The idea would be to do another in Autumn/Winter though, so before Christmas....

February 21st 2019

New pop-up brands announced: Adret, Prologue, Ant...

January 22nd 2019

In the past week we have confirmed three new brands for the pop-up shop on Savile Row: Adret, Prologue and The Anthology. Hong Kong tailor and shop Prologue will be there in week 1 (February 19 to 23), while The Anthology and Adret will be featured ...

New pop-up brands announced: Adret, Prologue, Ant...

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Hi Jacob, I would ignore Dream Bespoke and Raja Fashion. On the other two, WW Chan is a great tailor, with history and a good pedigree. The Anthology is a younger outfit, but also high quality. I'd recommend both...

January 22nd 2019

Prologue: China-made sartorial-style tailoring

July 16th 2018

One of the most interesting things about the growth in tailoring in recent years has been the way models have changed, split or evolved. We have bespoke suits being cut in London but made in India (eg Whitcomb & Shaftesbury); we have tailors...

Prologue: China-made sartorial-style tailoring

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I haven't picked up my jacket yet, I'm afraid, so I just have the summer jacket pictured here, and my comments on it to go on. I'd still recommend it on the basis set out above, and those qualifications, but others might...

SuitsJuly 16th 2018

Hong Kong: A sartorial shopping guide

May 14th 2018

Hong Kong has long been a centre for international commerce, driven by its location as a port and later by its strategic importance to the British Empire. When it was handed back to China in 1997, the city retained its vibrancy and international fl...

Hong Kong: A sartorial shopping guide

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I recently checked out Dal Duca Italian Tailor in Hong Kong, and to be honest, I was really impressed! Right when I walked in, the staff made me feel super welcome. They know their stuff! They took the time to chat with ...

May 14th 2018