PS outerwear available to try on in London –...

September 20th 2022

PS is planning to have a pop-up shop in London this autumn, but it won’t be until the beginning of November. So, in the interim, our friends at William Crabtree & Sons have kindly offered to host some of the new outerwear - focusing o...

PS outerwear available to try on in London –...

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Hi Simon. Had a chance to visit the shop yesterday, and try on both the Trench and the Bridge Coat. Have to admit, I wasn’t expecting to like the Bridge Coat as much as I did (or indeed, at all; the pictures in the 201...

CoatsSeptember 20th 2022

William Crabtree made-to-measure cord jacket: Review

February 23rd 2022

This is a made-to-measure corduroy jacket from William Crabtree , the shop in Marylebone run by James Priestley. We covered William Crabtree previously here , looking at a MTM chore suit. James also offers a very well-priced MTM tailoring programme...

William Crabtree made-to-measure cord jacket: Review

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I think you've hit the nail on the head there Nico - it's almost entirely associations, rather like other rural things like bright-red trousers and tweed caps....

JacketsFebruary 23rd 2022

The guide to Shetland sweaters: Part two, brands

December 15th 2021

By Manish Puri "In part one of this guide, we discussed the general styles and constructions of Shetland jumpers, which I hope helped provide context for which jumper is right for you and why. Now that you’ve eaten your metaphorical vegetables...

The guide to Shetland sweaters: Part two, brands

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Nice to hear Eddie. Was there anything in particular you thought was out of date?...

KnitwearDecember 15th 2021

Introducing: The Cashmere Rugby

December 8th 2021

*UPDATE: We have confirmed a re-stock for January - including the XL that has sold out. So do use the form on the Shop site to be added to the waiting list for that* In our article a couple of weeks ago about the new shearling colour , there was a r...

Introducing: The Cashmere Rugby

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I'd definitely play with the kids in it! I wouldn't play actual rugby with them, but happy to be rolling around the floor, at the playground etc...

KnitwearDecember 8th 2021

The (17) made-to-measure tailors I have known

July 12th 2021

*UPDATE: Since this article was published, Brioni has also been tried and reviewed, as has J Mueser* Although I haven’t covered the same number of MTM tailors as bespoke ones, Permanent Style has steadily accumulated a good range - from Kiton ...

The (17) made-to-measure tailors I have known

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Not really I'm afraid - the more formal cut is a little underserved for MTM. It's much easier to get softer Italian stuff, largely because all the factories are there...

Jackets - SuitsJuly 12th 2021

MTM chore suit from William Crabtree: Review

July 5th 2021

I know from experience that casual jackets often involve a compromise, for me. Usually one size will be perfect on the neck, waist and sleeve, but another will be better on the shoulders, chest and body length. Basically, I’m a little taller ...

MTM chore suit from William Crabtree: Review

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I haven't Zy, but Manish covered it in this article...

Casual clothing - JacketsJuly 5th 2021