Atelier Bomba, Rome: Chic handmade tailoring
August 3rd 2022Rome doesn’t have the menswear reputation of Milan, Florence or Naples. But there are some unusual little gems nestled in different parts of the city. One of the most interesting is Atelier Bomba. Started by Cristina Bomba in 1980, it has a r...
Atelier Bomba, Rome: Chic handmade tailoring
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No it didn't, it keeps on dropping down the list! if you search for Rome you'll find most of the places, but we do need to do a proper shopping list at some point...
The slouchy cardigan
June 10th 2022Most cardigans that classic menswear fans admire fall into one of two camps. First is the cardigan to be worn under a jacket, frequently sleeveless. This is often quite thin, and is practical as an additional layer for warmth. It can look a little ...
The slouchy cardigan
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I think soft-collared shirts might be good underneath, but yes crewnecks, T-shirts etc would probably look best...
The Spring Top 10: Fun, paper and lavender
April 20th 2022It’s that time of the year again. Brands have been receiving all the spring clothing they ordered last year, even though they weren’t quite sure whether it would arrive, or be swallowed by an unexpected lockdown. So rejoice, there are n...
The Spring Top 10: Fun, paper and lavender
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Regarding Trumpers. Apart from ordering a tub of Almond Shaving Cream which is utterly superb and highly concentrated in a very generous 200g tub... probably the best value of all the prestige London barbers, I asked for...
Mohair cardigans and Rubato chinos
April 15th 2022These chinos are the Rubato ones I’ve asked them to reissue, which will be available exclusively in the PS pop-up shop on Savile Row next week. They’re not exactly the same as the originals, which were a single pleat where this is a fla...
Mohair cardigans and Rubato chinos
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Thanks Daniel, I can certainly ask. I haven't seen another. Berg & Berg do one in a printed calf, not real alligator, but I haven't found their belts to be that great to be honest...
Le Vif: A vintage shop like a regular shop
April 11th 2022Le Vif in Paris is one of the most curated vintage stores around. What do I mean by that? Well, it has a particular view on the clothes it offers - in terms of quality, style and origin. It sells Americana, normally American-made. There’s no...
Le Vif: A vintage shop like a regular shop
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Yes, like a lot of that 16th experiment, it's moving to a more standard part of town. No actual location yet though I don't think...
The Finest Polo back in stock, with grey, with notes
March 21st 2022The Finest Polo - the elegant, knitted summer polo shirt - goes on sale again today, with a new mid-grey colour alongside the navy and cream. And I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the wear and care of it, as there were a few questions b...
The Finest Polo back in stock, with grey, with notes
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I think so Ayush, yes...
The Spring pop-up: Rubato, Bentley’s, Ludov...
March 18th 2022*Update: I forgot to say that all PS products will be there too! Sorry, forgot to mention that...* I'm delighted to say that the PS Presents pop-up shop will be back in April, in the same space at The Service, on Savile Row. For Rubato it will be th...
The Spring pop-up: Rubato, Bentley’s, Ludov...
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Thanks Jonathan. Yes, they'll all be there all the way through...
A collared cardigan under a jacket: Ciardi and Co...
March 9th 2022In recent weeks I’ve been playing around with this button-through cardigan from Colhay’s. Initially I was sceptical as to whether I’d ever wear it tucked in - and afraid it was a little lightweight to wear untucked. The same fear ...
A collared cardigan under a jacket: Ciardi and Co...
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Thanks Ollie, I did!...
The formality of types of knitwear
March 4th 2022There is an outfit I regularly recommend to consultancy clients who have office jobs – professional people – where suits have fallen by the wayside. It comprises a pair of tailored trousers (perhaps flannel), some beau...
The formality of types of knitwear
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Yes it will be about the particular lambswool - merino is lambswool too usually, it's just the lamb of the merino sheep. With Smedley what you're getting is a very fine merino that has then been worsted to to make it smo...
The Real McCoy’s: Modern authenticity, casual luxury
January 24th 2022Although I’ve known The Real McCoy’s and been a customer for quite a long time, I’ve never really known the company itself very well. So it was niceduring a recent visit to the new shop in London to interview Emika Tsujimoto - the...
The Real McCoy’s: Modern authenticity, casual luxury
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thanks CK, very useful. I cannot go for the full price but Marrkt have these in from time to time, and i guess the McCoy ones are the ones worth getting ....
Tonal dressing – with new Indulgent Shawl C...
January 21st 2022Our Indulgent Shawl Cardigan doesn’t need much introduction. Indeed, since this new grey colour was released to the waiting list yesterday, half have already sold. Quite a list had built up. Thank you everyone for your patience, and for ridin...
Tonal dressing – with new Indulgent Shawl C...
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Amazing, thanks Paul. I'll add that to this year's post announcing the restock if that's OK...
Perro: The collection tried and reviewed
January 10th 2022I don’t think Per and Rock (below) will mind me saying that when I first saw the products and looks coming from their new brand, Perro , they didn’t have a big impact on me. The two of them - previously at menswear shops Linnegatan 2 an...
Perro: The collection tried and reviewed
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They stopped unfortunately, Rock and Per discontinued it...
The guide to Shetland sweaters: Part two, brands
December 15th 2021By 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?...
The guide to Shetland sweaters: Part one
December 13th 2021By Manish Puri "With winter finally here, one of the items I’m most enjoying getting reacquainted with is the Shetland jumper - ceaselessly stylish, resolutely practical, and keenly priced. For those reasons, many of the brands on Permanent St...
The guide to Shetland sweaters: Part one
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No worries. Please that was helpful...
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...
Why does good knitwear pill?
November 22nd 2021Nobody wants pilling, so if your jumper pills it must be a sign of poor quality, right? Not necessarily. Finer, more luxurious knitwear is more delicate and takes more looking after. If you don’t care for it, it might pill more t...
Why does good knitwear pill?
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I've never used a specialist detergent or softener Stephan. It might be a gap for me, and something I should explore, but I've never noticed any ill effects of using regular Persil or similar...
Repair, recycle and de-pill knitwear: Cashmere Ci...
November 8th 2021One of the good things about writing about caring for clothes, is that it spurs me to be better at it myself. I’m not too bad at most things, by the standards of Permanent Style. I brush and put cream on my shoes; I steam and brush my suits (...
Repair, recycle and de-pill knitwear: Cashmere Ci...
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I think you're probably right John, though it's a little hard to be sure as I've never tried either solution. Do let me know which you try and how it works!...
The guide to knitwear fibre: Wool, cashmere and c...
October 18th 2021One sweater says lambswool, the other says merino. What does that mean? What’s the difference? This cashmere sweater costs £30; this other one costs £300. Can they really be made of the same thing? In our first chapter of...
The guide to knitwear fibre: Wool, cashmere and c...
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Sorry Hewad, no I don't know anywhere...
Autumn/Winter Top 10: Wax, Ivy and secateurs
October 11th 2021This year’s A/W Top 10 list includes a sprinkling of new names, but a lot of familiar ones too. I don’t think this is unexpected or unwelcome. The world of classic, crafted menswear is not large, primarily because men still don’t ...
Autumn/Winter Top 10: Wax, Ivy and secateurs
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Hello Paul. I don’t know how easy it is to physically see C&J in Geneva so here is a close up of their rough out suede leather in brown if that helps, as sometimes official website pictures are met that helpful. I ...
Comfortable yet elegant: A cosy winter combination
October 6th 2021*Note: The source of the material for the trousers has been corrected, below. It was Zegna denim, not Loro Piana. Still not available though!* We haven’t done a simple outfit post in a while, so let’s talk about this one - worn for a rec...
Comfortable yet elegant: A cosy winter combination
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That sounds nice David, yes, although is it wool? Is it worsted/smooth? Are we talking a high-twist suiting-like material?...
What would I buy from Massimo Dutti?
September 1st 2021When is it worth buying the best possible quality, and when can you economise? This, of course, was part of the subject of my book The Finest Menswear in the World , which examined what constitutes ‘quality’ in various categories of clo...
What would I buy from Massimo Dutti?
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I see, thanks for advice!...
The guide to types of knitwear: Gauge, end and ply
August 27th 2021As men start to dress more casually, knitwear is becoming ever more important. It’s more often the top layer of an outfit, and so holds greater responsibility to both flatter the wearer and reflect their style. It deserves proper...
The guide to types of knitwear: Gauge, end and ply
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Yes, the yarn itself would change too...
Desert boots (and knitwear, and bespoke) at Anglo...
June 4th 2021Somehow, Jake and Anglo-Italian manage to keep relatively under the radar here in the UK, despite being one of the few classic-menswear shops keeping that spirit relevant. Perhaps it’s because they don’t actively seek out mainstream cov...
Desert boots (and knitwear, and bespoke) at Anglo...
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Hey Charles, Yes it is quite low and you might potentially have an issue there. The suede is very soft, so that helps, but it is something worth thinking about or trying to try them on if you can...
Introducing: The Finest Polo
May 19th 2021This knitted polo we’re launching on the PS Shop today is in some ways just a short-sleeved version of the Dartmoor. It has the same finest-in-the-world make (hence the name), the same reinforced collar, and the same top-end merino. It is also...
Rubato officer’s chinos: Review
May 14th 2021I've come to really like these Rubato chinos, but it’s worth saying from the outset that they're not the originals. I had them narrowed after a few weeks, as I found the leg too wide. In the thigh it went from 33.5cm to 32cm, and in the hem f...
Rubato officer’s chinos: Review
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Hi Joshua It’s not that different to differentiating between smart trousers and a pair of jeans: - Weight of cloth (WW might be heavier) - Handle of cloth (WW might be robust and more washed) - Buttons (WW might have m...
