Wearing warm and cold colours

April 4th 2018

Taka from Liverano. Lots of colour and pattern, but overall quite cold Being able to judge the relative formality of an outfit is a key component of dressing well in modern, variable working environments. Many things contribute to this formality: Mo...

Wearing warm and cold colours

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I certainly would mix them together, yes, it can be an interesting combination....

StyleApril 4th 2018

The vintage feel of Tie Your Tie (and Sevenfold, ...

April 13th 2017

Talking with Kenji Kaga of Sevenfold (and Tie Your Tie) recently threw up some interesting questions around what makes a tie appear vintage. Kenji is heavily influenced by 1940s-1950s styles, as is evident in his tailoring. But he freely admits that...

The vintage feel of Tie Your Tie (and Sevenfold, ...

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It isn't, you're right, and with Tie Your Tie it's kind of the point that they don't look neat and straight. I would just hang them and let the shape drop back in a little, but not try and make them too sharp...

TiesApril 13th 2017

Ethan Newton’s Tokyo store – Brycelan...

November 4th 2016

I was quite intrigued to see Ethan Newton’s Bryceland's store in Tokyo when we visited a few weeks ago. In particular, how he is presenting his view on tailoring and how that mixes with the more casual americana side. The tailoring is essentia...

Ethan Newton’s Tokyo store – Brycelan...

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A vintage backpack, and a collaboration Brycelands did years ago with Frank Clegg, using some vintage cloth....

Bags - Casual clothingNovember 4th 2016

Exquisite Trimmings and Monsieur Fox trunk show

September 3rd 2015

There’s an interesting trunk show next week in London. Online stores Exquisite Trimmings and Monsieur Fox are combining to organise a show that will feature several of the brands they sell, plus some artisans. The show takes place from S...

Exquisite Trimmings and Monsieur Fox trunk show

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Simon I know this is old thread but I wondered about the company Exquisite Trimmings. I tried to buy on their site and no luck. Their phones don’t pick up. Is this in you knowledge a going concern? They seem to be abov...

September 3rd 2015

Simone Righi, Frasi

January 31st 2013

It was nice to meet Simone Righi in Florence. I’ve been into Frasi, and Tie Your Tie as it was before, but not when he has been in the shop. Simone rebranded his shop three years ago, leaving the Japanese group Tie Your Tie. The stock and servi...

Simone Righi, Frasi

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Thanks Ruben, that's very kind...

January 31st 2013