Hand-framed cotton crewnecks in stock – wit...
I’ve been surprised at how popular these cotton crewnecks have been among our friends: they rival the black/white Donegal for the PS piece I’ve seen worn most often. Perhaps it’s because a few of them run hot, and it’s a goo...
Hand-framed cotton crewnecks in stock – wit...
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Would you mind going a bit further here and tell us more about the differences between those two products? Both look terrific and it would be great to make a fully informed decision without unnecessary shipping and retur...
Pre-order open for Cashmere Crewnecks and Rugbys
It was wonderful to see the response to the first pre-order a couple of weeks ago , for the Donegal coats and Indulgent Cardigans. The camelhair and dark-grey Donegal coats in particular have almost sold out (we only have a certain amount of cloth o...
Pre-order open for Cashmere Crewnecks and Rugbys
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I think you'll be either S or M in the crewneck, and if in doubt I'd go for M. I can wear both M and L and it's mostly a matter of whether I just like a little more room or not By the way, have you seen this guide to fit...
A Guide to Shawl-Collar Cardigans
By Manish Puri. Unless you’re a complete newcomer to classic menswear (welcome, take a seat wherever you like) you're unlikely to need me preaching to you about the elegance of a shawl-collar cardigan. You’re already a member of the choi...
A Guide to Shawl-Collar Cardigans
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It's a smaller cut and less thick, yes. More like a regular shawl cardigan in that respect...
August Special, Besnard, Haversack: Autumn highli...
1. Snow Peak Boa Fleece jacket £220, Large If a Permanent Style reader wanted a good fleece - for park wear as much as mountain wear - this Snow Peak one ticks most of the boxes. It’s a nice style, in a good fleece, without any obvious b...
August Special, Besnard, Haversack: Autumn highli...
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Black, but the taupe would be nice and I don't think get dirty over time....
What I’m looking forward to wearing this winter
By Jamie Ferguson. Hey there Permanent Stylers. Longtime contributor, first time writer so go easy on me. Now I may be in the minority here but I LOVE summer dressing. I enjoy the feeling of a cool breeze betwixt my nethers, brazenly unclasping that...
What I’m looking forward to wearing this winter
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Beautiful Inis Meain sweater, and great style generally. Simon, Jamie - or anybody really! - do you know if there’s anywhere that makes Aran or Shetland knitwear, where I could do some MTO/MTM? Unfortunately my arms ar...
Which office are you? A cold, current 2024 update
The article ‘Which office are you?’ in 2016 was one of the most popular we have ever done on PS. I think largely because it showed clearly how outfits could be adjusted to different levels of formality, at a time when office attire was a...
Which office are you? A cold, current 2024 update
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No, probably charcoal a little more, mostly for the reasons Manish sets out in this piece...
Beige, Paris: The best kind of multi-brand shop
A lot of music fans don’t see the point of covers albums. They want the originals, not a bunch of copies. But I’ve always liked them, whether it’s Johnny Cash’s American IV or Rage Against The Machine’s Renegades , beca...
Beige, Paris: The best kind of multi-brand shop
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We can certainly look to at some point, PF. It's hard to cover everyone and we would always focus on the ones we liked the style of particularly, but a round-up article or similar on great independent shops in Europe mig...
Reader profile: Niyi
By André Larnyoh I’ve known Niyi for three or four years and he’s always someone I’ve learnt from. His style is eclectic: classic menswear brands alongside contemporary fashion, bursts of colour with subdued tones. Yet someh...
Reader profile: Niyi
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A great example of someone not trying to be anything other than himself...and maybe that's the point of everything....
Introducing: The Speciale hand-framed cotton sweater
I love cotton knits in the Summer. I couldn’t always see the point of them, but in the past few years I’ve regularly taken one on our holidays (usually to Portugal or France) and I adore the feeling on putting one on as the day cools dow...
Introducing: The Speciale hand-framed cotton sweater
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Hello Johannes Yes thats right the new colours will launch with the restock....
Pre-order for the Cashmere Crewneck and Cashmere ...
The pre-order window for our most popular product last year - the Cashmere Crewneck - and my personal favourite - the Cashmere Rugby - opens today. The point of the pre-order is to make sure no one misses out on them - as some did last year - and t...
Pre-order for the Cashmere Crewneck and Cashmere ...
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I don't, sorry Sam...
Seoul: A menswear shopping guide
Earlier this month I visited Seoul, to see some of the tailors I had been intrigued by but mostly seen from afar, and to visit some of the shops and brands. My impression was of a dynamic city – new development, new retail, every sho...
Seoul: A menswear shopping guide
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Simon: Thanks for the recommendation. Went to San Francisco Market today and bought couple pants (PT Torino) and shirts. I have been coming to Seoul for many years and never know that neighborhood existed! Some cool stor...
Casual suits with collared knits: A new default
I like wearing suits. Not only do I have a lot that I like wearing, but I continue to commission them – not as much as sports jackets, certainly, but consistently. It can be an issue knowing how to wear them without a tie though. I know I have...
Casual suits with collared knits: A new default
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Yes, I'd say a tie isn't necessary but that sounds nice Jack. I would play with the jacket done up and undone and see how you feel...
Wythe, Bally, P Johnson: A/W 2023 highlights
Some old, some new in this year’s round-up of Autumn/Winter products. These articles are a nice way to mention brands on the edge of our radar (Bally) as well as to discuss new releases from favourites that wouldn’t otherwise get a full ...
Wythe, Bally, P Johnson: A/W 2023 highlights
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Yes. Trees make less of a difference, but I still would if they were worn regularly. Worth a brush down after wear just like suede as well...
Arthur Sleep, Aimé Leon Dore and Acme/Mori: Three...
We probably spend a little too much time talking about how great products are on PS (even though we're more critical than most) and not enough talking about ones that didn't work out. Here's a summary of three I've tried recently, which for various ...
Arthur Sleep, Aimé Leon Dore and Acme/Mori: Three...
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Cotton sweaters are near-on essential in the subtropics, or there's nearly no opportunity to wear knitwear....
Introducing: The grey cashmere crewneck
There is a knit that I’ve always worn under everything. It’s what I wear under a tailored jacket, like the Anthology grey herringbone , but also what I wear under casual clothing like my Connolly tobacco suede . It goes with the full ra...
Introducing: The grey cashmere crewneck
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It won't be restocked soon, no, but I think we'll do a pre-order again next year, which enables you to order any size you want...
If you only owned five pieces of knitwear: A caps...
I’ve had a few requests over the years to do one of these, our wardrobe-building guides , about knitwear. One of the challenges of doing so is that very little is right or wrong, and a lot is personal. Still, there are some help...
If you only owned five pieces of knitwear: A caps...
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Hi Michael There’s certainly an element of personal preference. However, most people will want the knit to sit so the ribbing covers the waistband of their trouser, and has enough excess length to a) drape over the rib...
Speciale: Fine Florentine tailoring and haberdashery
Speciale is a beautiful little shop in the west of London, making fine bespoke tailoring and unique shirts and knits. I should have covered Bert and George earlier and I haven't, and it's entirely my fault. My only excuse is location. Speciale is a...
Speciale: Fine Florentine tailoring and haberdashery
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I don't wear this look so a little hard to say, but I think the Stoffa U might be better and I'd go with cotton first perhaps...
How loopwheel sweatshirt fabric is made – at Aiga...
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...
Finest Polos back in stock, with charcoal and black
The Finest Polo - our superfine, high-twist merino knit - is back in stock, with black and charcoal new for this season, alongside navy. The colour choice this summer was partly driven by last summer. I wore a sample of a charcoal at Pitti last yea...
Finest Polos back in stock, with charcoal and black
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Yes that should be fine...
Spring/Summer Top 10 ’23: Shirts, shorts an...
It may still be cold outside (in the UK), but it’s late April and time for a write-up of the Spring/Summer pieces I’ve liked from our favourite brands. If you have any questions about other releases from these brands (or indeed brands n...
Spring/Summer Top 10 ’23: Shirts, shorts an...
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I cannot comment on the substance of their environmental activism, if that is primarily marketing, but as far as my information goes, at least the working conditions in the supply chains of Patagonia are no better than a...
The practicality of a sweater over the shoulders
Wearing a sweater over the shoulders has a lot of negative connotations. But if you can get away with it - because of your style, of where you are, or just because of your personality - it’s incredibly practical. This suit I wore at Pitti earl...
The practicality of a sweater over the shoulders
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Understood Rob. I personally find it doesn't really fall off, but then it depends what I'm doing that day - I'm just walking around town and chatting, not playing with the kids. And, if I tie the sleeves I don't find the...
Reintroducing: The Finest Crewneck (and new Dartm...
This feels almost nostalgic. The 'finest knitwear' was one of the first proper collaborations we did, six years ago , with the amazing Umbria Verde in Italy. We discontinued it because I wanted to focus on collared knits and cardigans - the Dartmoo...
Reintroducing: The Finest Crewneck (and new Dartm...
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Apologies about the shirt weight question; I see now that it was previously asked-and -answered. I appreciate your patience with the repetition....
Tonal layering with black jeans: Comfy, drapey, easy
This outfit I wore last week really tickled me - I think primarily for its combination of T-shirt and tailoring. Working the two together in some way (as in this, perhaps Summer equivalent ) is often an effective way to achieve the ‘casual ch...
Tonal layering with black jeans: Comfy, drapey, easy
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I'd certainly like to try them George. Hard to know without having done so though...
What makes a quality sweatshirt?
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...
What makes a quality sweatshirt?
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Just got a TRM 10oz loopwheel one - in the ‘milk’ colour. What a lovely thing, little features like that spongy-but-substantial neckline are a tactile pleasure. Reminds me of sweats I had as a kid, but so much better...
How to hand wash knitwear: Video
The clothing care I’ve always been worst at is washing knitwear. But I have got better in recent years, in part as I’ve become more used to the process and it’s felt more reliable, more predictable. Over time...
How to hand wash knitwear: Video
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I'd try the pilling shaver if that's designed for the purpose probably...
