Casual craft: How a Real McCoy’s leather jacket i...

October 18th 2024

Casual clothing like jeans or a leather jacket require rather less craft than a bespoke jacket or shoes. There isn’t the same amount of precise handwork, or the visual engineering required to cut cloth perfectly around our imperfect bodies. Bu...

Casual craft: How a Real McCoy’s leather jacket i...

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I just came here to say my oiled Iron Heart N1 just came and of course I can’t yet say anything on how it wears, but I think it will be one of my most favourite things. And the very long sleeves are a blessing as IH is...

Casual clothingOctober 18th 2024

Outfits that define my week: Video with Bucherer

July 19th 2024

The watch company Bucherer recently made a 'Day in the Life' video about me, which they shared on their social media and I've included below. It includes some nice points about Permanent Style - how proud I am of the community it's become over the y...

Outfits that define my week: Video with Bucherer

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I'm not a foodie (Lucas will be able to say more) but I really like it. Nice relaxed atmosphere, good food and cocktails...

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Repairing a rug jacket – with denim-like da...

January 24th 2024

This coat has a good story behind it, and is a nice one for Dry January I think, as it shows different ways clothes can be remade, repurposed and repaired. I bought it at the workwear-oriented shop Jinji in Paris . It had been made by them under th...

Repairing a rug jacket – with denim-like da...

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Fully understood. Back to the clothing itself... I really like the idea of a project like this, taking something that sat almost as a museum piece and bringing it back to life as a wearable piece. Very roughly along thes...

Casual clothing - DenimJanuary 24th 2024

The weekend gilet or vest

December 1st 2023

As colder weather has arrived recently, there have been a few questions from readers about gilets or vests. It’s not a category we’ve covered in much detail, so Alex and I took a bunch to the studio last week and had a play with a few ou...

The weekend gilet or vest

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I think it depends on the look - brighter colours like red can be really nice in a sporty way. Browns, greens, tans are really nice and a bit rural, but then quite luxe if they're in a fine suede or something. Navy is th...

Casual clothingDecember 1st 2023

The first sportswear jacket: A ‘Ricky’ or gab jacket

August 30th 2023

This vintage rayon jacket I bought in Japan earlier in the year has drawn quite a bit of interest since I posted pictures during Pitti. A couple of different brands asked about the details and whether they could borrow it to take details for a simi...

The first sportswear jacket: A ‘Ricky’ or gab jacket

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Thanks James. I don't think we will be, no, unless we can find the right fabric and maker - I will always keep my eye out, but right now I'd say it's unlikely...

Casual clothingAugust 30th 2023

How different materials decompose – The Aig...

July 14th 2023

Last week I wrote about the loopwheel knitter Aigat , one of the most specialised producers of loopwheel fabric - for sweatshirts, T-shirts etc - in Japan. Something I wanted to save for a separate article was the display they had in their receptio...

How different materials decompose – The Aig...

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I don't know what to say then Ben, I'm surprised they haven't lasted that well. Obviously it depends how many shirts you have, but even before I was into menswear, pieces didn't fall apart like that. If you did want to i...

July 14th 2023

How loopwheel sweatshirt fabric is made – at Aiga...

July 3rd 2023

In the corner of the Aigat mill in Wakayama, there are a few knitting machines that look like none of the others - monsters, hybrids. The rest of the mill is split in two, with the more modern ‘sinker’ machines (below) in one half, woode...

How loopwheel sweatshirt fabric is made – at Aiga...

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Hi Omar, Lovely to hear from you. I'm afraid Aigat didn't want to be contacted and said they had too much business - Real McCoy's struggle to get enough made themselves. Sorry I can't help. S...

KnitwearJuly 3rd 2023

Tokyo: A sartorial shopping guide – 2023 Up...

June 7th 2023

  Tokyo is one of the most varied, creative and stimulating retail experiences in the world. Not only is the city huge, but each area has a distinct feel and atmosphere, reflected in its shopping. There are small, niche brands everywhere, as...

Tokyo: A sartorial shopping guide – 2023 Up...

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Thank you Dave. Yes you do get Tabio here in the UK carried by a few stores...

Bags - Belts and walletsJune 7th 2023

Inspiring Japan: The 2023 trip

April 24th 2023

Last week I was in Japan for 10 days, mainly in Tokyo but also travelling around to Kobe, Osaka and Wakayama prefecture. It was the fourth time I’d been to Japan, but only the third for PS, and one of those had been for only a few days around ...

Inspiring Japan: The 2023 trip

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Potentially quite a strange comment, this, and one I wasn't sure where to post but thought seemed most appropriate here. Here goes: has Simon or any other PS contributor seen Godzilla Minus One? It's one of the most plea...

April 24th 2023

What to wear with the kids at the weekend

April 10th 2023

I get asked surprisingly often what I wear with my children at the weekend - when there’s a chance I’ll be running round a park, on my knees in a playground tunnel, or simply within range of a ketchup spill. There seems to be a presumpt...

What to wear with the kids at the weekend

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No problem. Happy I could help Michael...

Casual clothingApril 10th 2023

Reader profile: Simon

February 27th 2023

Simon is only our second reader profile from outside the UK. He lives in New York, although when we talk on the phone he’s actually in Washington DC, having just landed on the red eye from Arizona. Simon travels a lot. He’s a journalist...

Reader profile: Simon

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This is the first time i have seen new balance sneakers be worn with grace and charm...

February 27th 2023

What makes a quality sweatshirt?

February 8th 2023

Sweatshirts vary hugely in price, from £20 at a fast-fashion brand to well over £200 from a specialist Japanese maker . And even though the price difference is that large among brands we cover - say Merz b Schwnen at £130 and The ...

What makes a quality sweatshirt?

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Yes, the Ballpark is certainly better in that regard...

Casual clothing - KnitwearFebruary 8th 2023

Autumn/Winter picks 2022: J Press, RM Williams, A...

October 31st 2022

L’Impermeabile gilet, at John Simons £435 This lightly waxed gilet, particularly in the pale beige colour, is reminiscent of the Eddie Bauer style that has become popular in recent years. It’s 100% cotton on the outside though, whi...

Autumn/Winter picks 2022: J Press, RM Williams, A...

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It looks OK Jake - a little short perhaps, a little plain, and I guess not the highest quality from J Crew, but probably a decent option. Hard to say much about fabric or shape just from images...

Coats - KnitwearOctober 31st 2022

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

September 28th 2022

The cut and contours of this, the PS Donegal Coat, will be familiar to most readers. So I’ll focus on the colour to begin with. This is our navy iteration, and it is primarily a large, 3x3 herringbone weave that alternates between navy and bl...

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

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Hi Simon, I'm new to the site and love it, thank you! I absolutely love these Donegal coats. I'm torn between the Navy and Dark Navy at present. I would value your opinion on the sizing as I never seem to be a regular fi...

CoatsSeptember 28th 2022

The slouchy cardigan

June 10th 2022

Most cardigans that classic menswear fans admire fall into one of two camps. First is the cardigan to be worn under a jacket, frequently sleeveless. This is often quite thin, and is practical as an additional layer for warmth. It can look a little ...

The slouchy cardigan

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I have such a tough time accepting cardigans, outside of when worn in a way that goes against the grain of traditional menswear I’ve never seen one on and thought it looked cool or chic. The closest I’ve seen is the ...

Belts and wallets - KnitwearJune 10th 2022

Mohair cardigans and Rubato chinos

April 15th 2022

These chinos are the Rubato ones I’ve asked them to reissue, which will be available exclusively in the PS pop-up shop on Savile Row next week. They’re not exactly the same as the originals, which were a single pleat where this is a fla...

Mohair cardigans and Rubato chinos

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I wouldn't say it's versatile, no. It's beautiful but unusual, and the colour is not one I wear with everything either...

Knitwear - TrousersApril 15th 2022

The Real McCoy’s: Modern authenticity, casual luxury

January 24th 2022

Although I’ve known The Real McCoy’s and been a customer for quite a long time, I’ve never really known the company itself very well. So it was niceduring a recent visit to the new shop in London to interview Emika Tsujimoto - the...

The Real McCoy’s: Modern authenticity, casual luxury

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thanks CK, very useful. I cannot go for the full price but Marrkt have these in from time to time, and i guess the McCoy ones are the ones worth getting ....

Casual clothing - KnitwearJanuary 24th 2022

Down parka from Nigel Cabourn: How great things age

January 14th 2022

  Over the winter, quite a few readers have asked what I wear for very cold weather. If it’s formal, the answer is a simple variation on the coats we’ve already featured: a heavyweight overcoat like my 30oz from Sartoria Ciardi ...

Down parka from Nigel Cabourn: How great things age

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Thanks Doug. I don't know if they do anymore unfortunately. They don't make a fair bit of the very high-end stuff. Worth looking out for them on eBay though...

Casual clothing - CoatsJanuary 14th 2022

How I wear a black leather jacket

December 3rd 2021

I’ve had this vintage leather jacket for about four years and it hasn’t been worn often - perhaps a handful of times a year. If I’m honest, it was because I felt a little self-conscious in it. I didn’t want to look like I wa...

How I wear a black leather jacket

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Fantastic, thanks for letting me know Stephen...

December 3rd 2021

The Real McCoy’s chinos: Review

June 16th 2021

If the last chinos we reviewed in this series were a little more unusual ( from Casatlantic ) then today we’re back with a very good, very everyday pair. Similar in that respect to the first brand we covered - Rubato - just more on the workw...

The Real McCoy’s chinos: Review

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Cheers! I'll order a 34 then, if those are to tight I need to find another pair of chino's....

Casual clothing - TrousersJune 16th 2021

Viberg Service Boots: My choice of work boot

May 10th 2021

During the past Winter, I was vaguely looking to replace my longstanding work boots from Wolverine (above) . They’d done great service: on long country walks, camping in different parts of the country, and just going to the local park in rain...

Viberg Service Boots: My choice of work boot

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I think that's cool actually Andrew, and would work very well. A toe like that is not feminine necessarily, just a little smarter, and I like it. I don't know anyone that does that for this style of boot no, sorry...

ShoesMay 10th 2021

The Winter Top 5: End, GRP, Real McCoy’s, B...

November 4th 2020

Anonymous Ism socks, via End £30 The online version of End is a surprisingly good source for classic clothing. Although it’s still dominated by street wear, and the new shop off Carnaby Street is entirely trainers and hoodies, the websit...

The Winter Top 5: End, GRP, Real McCoy’s, B...

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Thanks John, interesting to hear. There's a piece coming up on gilets and vests (featuring this piece as part of it), so good to get your thoughts there as well...

Casual clothing - ShoesNovember 4th 2020

Clutch Cafe: A guide to my favourite brands

September 7th 2020

There is a handful of menswear shops in London that I recommend regularly to friends visiting from abroad. They include Trunk, Connolly, Drake's and Anderson & Sheppard Haberdashery. All boutiques, all founded in the past decade. The most ...

Clutch Cafe: A guide to my favourite brands

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I think that's beautiful Amit, but it is also a very particular style - I'd want to try it on to get a sense of the vintage fit...

Casual clothing - CoatsSeptember 7th 2020

Why I buy vintage (with Levi’s 501s)

May 18th 2020

The word ‘thrift’ is not used that commonly in the UK as a verb, or an adjective. People talk about thrift as a virtue, and indeed a spendthrift (which of course means the opposite). But it is rare to hear of thrift shops, or seeking ba...

Why I buy vintage (with Levi’s 501s)

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check out Natalino, Fullcount by the Decorum, Rubato, Berg and Berg....

DenimMay 18th 2020

How to buy vintage clothing: Three experts give t...

October 16th 2019

Vintage clothing has become more and more popular over the past decade. Underneath obvious markers like the launch of brands RRL, or artificially aged sneakers, men have been gradually buying into vintage because it’s authentic, because it&rs...

How to buy vintage clothing: Three experts give t...

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Workwear is a nice area, like duck canvas, French blue cotton. But they're hard to find as they tend to wear through quite quickly (also always too short for me!)...

StyleOctober 16th 2019