My new favourite underwear: Hamilton & Hare ...

April 15th 2019

*My experience of this underwear in the months since has not been as good, and I would therefore not recommend it as highly. I experienced quality issues with both the waistband and the material* Long-time readers may remember The Underwear Project ...

My new favourite underwear: Hamilton & Hare ...

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Ok — so a very first world problem. Am a huge fan of H and H (particularly after Sunspel seemed to change its cut). But the seem to have closed down. Got about seven of the Kyocera cotton boxer briefs in a panic but do...

Socks and underwear - April 15th 2019

How to buy good-value clothes

October 25th 2013

Dear Simon, I’ve been reading Permanent Style for many years now, but recently went scurrying back through older posts for advice. Having decided I should go straight to the source, I write to you today. In the last few months I’ve fo...

How to buy good-value clothes

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It is rather sad to see TM Lewin go from our city high streets as of late but apparently continuing online....

Reader questions - ShoesOctober 25th 2013

Reader question: Starting a new job

April 13th 2009

Zenith: I need to expand my wardrobe for a new job in London. I own a light charcoal, faintly blue-pinstriped French Connection suit, and a solid beige Ted Baker suit, but need: A traditional navy-blue single-breasted suit A trusted location to take ...

Reader question: Starting a new job

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Hey Lambert, The really good MTM we write about, and lower level bespoke, will be towards the top of that range but better quality than Kiton and I would have thought much less expensive. My personal recommendations woul...

Reader questions - ShoesApril 13th 2009