Pop-up shop postponed

March 15th 2020

I’m sad to say that this season’s Pop-Up Shop has had to be postponed, in view of the ongoing health crisis and travel restrictions. We tried so hard to make it work, not wanting to let down the brands that had built up to it, nor the re...

Pop-up shop postponed

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There's a post coming on supporting brands in general, which I think is a really interesting area. But hadn't thought about the working-at-home capsule! Great idea....

March 15th 2020

Merry Christmas everyone!

December 25th 2019

No post today, but I would like to say a big thanks to all PS readers for a wonderful year. This year the Symposium went from strength to strength, with talks in Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York. We had our biggest readership totals ever, with yearly r...

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Thanks Edward...

December 25th 2019

Everyday Denim cloth back in stock

December 31st 2018

On the Permanent Style shop we're gradually moving more things into constant stock, as the size of the audience supports it. One of the things that had been unavailable for a while was the Everyday Denim fabric, an exclusive fade-as-you-wear denim m...

Everyday Denim cloth back in stock

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Thanks Simon, I really appreciate your thoughts....

December 31st 2018

Holiday giveaway competition, and pre-worn sale o...

December 3rd 2018

Two events to detail today. First, a competition is running this week to win a collection of menswear items - featuring ourselves, Leffot, Optimo, Frank Clegg and The Hanger Project. I don't normally take part in these promotions, but it's a really ...

Holiday giveaway competition, and pre-worn sale o...

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Damn...

December 3rd 2018

Now available: PS Oxford shirts

October 1st 2018

“I’ve had my shirt in the PS Oxford fabric for three months now, and it’s worn in so nicely. It’s been worn once or twice a week, softened steadily, and now feels like an old friend.” I was going to start this post - an...

Now available: PS Oxford shirts

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I washed mine 3 times by now at 40 and I'd say high spin. they sort of... 'hardened' but not much shrinkage if any. one suggestion I got was to use laundry bags....

October 1st 2018

The New York Symposium – please RSVP!

September 24th 2018

This is going to be exciting. Our first Symposium event outside Florence - and in New York alongside Budd and Anderson & Sheppard. The speakers are big names from across the range of menswear. We're all familiar with Scott Schuman, The Sarto...

The New York Symposium – please RSVP!

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Can any artisans you know get working on the weather? In NYC, high temp today 75F/24C :(...

September 24th 2018

How to buy quality: The Guide

September 10th 2018

“Most guys just want to buy a few things, but buy the best.” That was a friend’s reaction to our shirts capsule collection last week. Basic though it was, capsule posts like that give guys a solid, straightforward guide to what they...

How to buy quality: The Guide

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Thanks Bronte. We have done a little on it over the years, but only a very little. See for example this lovely jacket made for my wife....

September 10th 2018

The Finest Knitwear back in stock

August 27th 2018

The Finest Knitwear is back as of today, in V- and crew-neck, deep green and navy blue. Thanks to all those that have waited patiently for the new batch. It was interesting seeing readers trying the knitwear during the pop-up. Everyone has the same ...

The Finest Knitwear back in stock

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Hi Simon, Not to be biased, but I am certain there will be overwhelming support for this if there was ever a poll or questionnaire for your readers. I have heard nothing but praises for your finest knitwear and for good ...

August 27th 2018

The Permanent Style Guides

August 13th 2018

After 10 years, 2000 posts and 40,000 comments, there is a lot of content on Permanent Style. But readers tell me it can be daunting for a first-time visitor. So over the next few months I will be collecting together some of the most useful referenc...

The Permanent Style Guides

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Excellent idea. You’ve had some posts on style but some practical advice on how to judge quality (and perhaps your impression of some of the major RTW brands) would also be great. The sense I get is that the number of ...

August 13th 2018