Why machine-washable bespoke is unusual
This bespoke jacket from Whitcomb & Shaftesbury is machine washable. That’s pretty rare - why? First, most good tailored jackets are made with canvas in the chest and melton under the collar, both of which don’t react well to ma...
Why machine-washable bespoke is unusual
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Mind sharing the cloth you went for? It`s a great colour...
Rose Bowl flea market: A rainy-day diary
Manish thinks hard about whether he can pull off purple When Cody arrived to pick us up, it had already started spitting. This was the one day we were going to be outside for any length of time, and wouldn’t you know it, it was the only day it...
Rose Bowl flea market: A rainy-day diary
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Interesting perspective Freddy and I do get it in part. But I have owned many Astons over the years and seem to get nothing but thumbs up wherever I went from many age groups. Friends who own Porches, seem get the finger...
Groupthink: A tale of noughties nostalgia
By Reginald Jerome de Mans* I wore a pair of Gurkha trousers the other day. Those wide-waistbanded eccentricities that looked so dashing on friends’ fit posts, their criss-crossing straps so gloriously inconvenient, they put me in mind of the ...
Groupthink: A tale of noughties nostalgia
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As someone who wasn't old enough to participate in any if this even remotely, it's interesting to see a general overview of some of the older trends of the 21st century. It's frustratingly difficult sometimes to get a cl...
Museum Garments: An effective mix of classic and ...
The Labor Jacket in light-beige suede Pitti these days rarely throws up new, interesting brands. That might be partly the state of the market, partly the state of Pitti, but either way it hasn’t been about discovery for a while. You see new th...
Museum Garments: An effective mix of classic and ...
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Thank you for the advice. I have taken it, and continue to look, learn, and adapt....
Stoffa, Decorum and Dalmo: summer showroom events
Summer tends to be a little slower, with most people planning or already on holiday. Even so, it'll be a busy few months in the Permanent Style showroom this year, with six brands coming between July and September. It’s also an exciting one, a...
Stoffa, Decorum and Dalmo: summer showroom events
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Understood, thanks, I'll pass that along. I can understand why it puts some people off, though it does also make sure everyone has enough time and attention - and it's genuinely fine to make appointment just to see thing...
Introducing: The Bruce short
The new PS shorts are live today and they are – as one reader cunningly guessed – a continuation of our popular Bruce chinos launched in the spring. This was done for two reasons. One, we love the material and casual feel of the chinos ...
Introducing: The Bruce short
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I don't actually Ryan, but it has been one I've been meaning to look into. I'll shout if I find one...
Video with Ben Clarke (Atelier Tyzack) on soft v ...
I thought readers would find this interesting. Ben Clarke, the bespoke cutter who made me an excellent jacket and waistcoat while he was at Richard James, has set up in Brighton under the name Atelier Tyzack and is using two slightly different cuts,...
Video with Ben Clarke (Atelier Tyzack) on soft v ...
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Quite interesting and enjoyable. Why Brighton?...
The English nonchalance of David Hockney
By Christopher Moorby. Chris is the co-founder of Commission Studio, a branding agency in London working with the likes of Lacoste and Zegna. David Hockney was always a hero of mine. I first saw his work at Salts Mill in Bradford around the age of ...
The English nonchalance of David Hockney
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This is a lovely tribute - thank you for celebrating the way he presented himself. Maybe he was conscious that his look was part of 'brand' Hockney; but whatever the motivation, I always got a jolt of fun from seeing his...
Dinner with Yasuto Kamoshita
Note: The images shown are mostly from Kamoshita’s house in Tokyo, where we sent a photographer, to illustrate his style and wardrobe. The interview took place on a separate occasion, in Milan. When we arrived, Kamoshita-san and Hasegawa-san w...
Dinner with Yasuto Kamoshita
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He mentioned Sartorial Lucolt as an example of a Japanese tailor that he can confidently wear in front of Italians working in menswear (in the video, he's wearing a suit made by said tailor for hisTuesday outfit, where h...
Hiut: A craft-menswear brand starting a new chapter
Hiut is a craft-centred jeans manufacturer in Aberteifi (Cardigan), Wales. They make a great product, which we’ll talk about in a moment. But their story is also one that captures a lot about the classic, heritage-focused menswear movement tha...
Hiut: A craft-menswear brand starting a new chapter
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Heritage and authencity became the belle du jour in that period of time. Japanese-made or derived denim was in the fashion consciousness a long time ago. All the Belgian designers had them, Helmut Lang was a stalwart of ...
A casual travel wardrobe: What I wore in LA
As I was packing for our recent trip to LA, it occurred to me that this would probably be the least tailoring I had ever brought on a work trip. We were mostly seeing casual brands and vintage shops , and even our magazine launch at Buck Mason woul...
A casual travel wardrobe: What I wore in LA
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Here's hoping it becomes possible...I might have to just give a white one a nice indigo bath in the interim. Thanks Simon!...
The fascination of buying second hand (and how to...
The author in two of his favourite second-hand purchases, detailed below By Erik Ostling. Since most of my wardrobe is second hand, Simon recently asked if I wanted to write something about used clothing and buying vintage. I smiled when he asked be...
The fascination of buying second hand (and how to...
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Very useful behind-the-scenes tips, thank you...
LA menswear: People and clothes, in that order
The view from the Chateau Los Angeles isn’t necessarily the first place you think of when it comes to menswear. There are a handful of good shops - Mohawk, Ghiaia, Denim Doctors - but it probably wouldn’t feature in a top list of destina...
LA menswear: People and clothes, in that order
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Yes indeed, but denim JEANS were first made in the USA by tailor Davies (Northern California I think) who then collaborated with retailer Levis. And it is likely due to Eans that the fabric has survived and kept its popu...
Stoffa the designer Part 2: The clothes
Last week, I wrote about why Stoffa is my favourite designer brand. They're a designer to the extent that they create less-classic garments, and are design (particularly fabric) led. Yet they also have many of the characteristics that we value on Pe...
Stoffa the designer Part 2: The clothes
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I believe you can order a straight fit washable chino-style trouser in a wide range of the fabrics you see in their lookbook via MTM (or perhaps you can ask for a stock RTW size). Worth getting in touch....
The style of Tintin and Hergé
By Bent Van Looy. I could be wrong, but I doubt many PS readers could pull off a pair of tobacco knickerbockers. God knows, at some perilous point in my personal style journey I tried (and failed, of course). Come to think of it, I only know one guy...
The style of Tintin and Hergé
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How did Tintin become a gay idol ? Or mage now with Hollywood movies is he seen as mor straight leaning in terms of fanbase or the like ? Are comics style inspiration now, for adult ? I did notice the seventies flared or...
Maximilian Mogg made-to-measure black tie: Review
I recently had this tuxedo made by the German tailoring brand Maximilian Mogg, while Max was visiting London for the appointments he runs at Richard Gelding on North Audley Street. I was interested in having something from Max both because I know r...
Maximilian Mogg made-to-measure black tie: Review
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Thanks AA, that's nice to hear. If that's what you're after then I do think it's worth pursuing some of those Koreans, certainly, and perhaps also someone like Brycelands - their MTM is very good indeed and has some more...
The CVO canvas shoe: Part two, the brands
The author in his shoes By Tony Sylvester. Last week, I cracked out some books off the shelf and had a delve into the history of the canvas sneaker, and its place in the summer wardrobe. This was a little continuation of a broader look at Riviera st...
The CVO canvas shoe: Part two, the brands
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Yes I think that's right...
Stoffa is my favourite designer
“Special things often need explanation. Because they’re special, they’re unusual, and so not familiar. Whether through writing or imagery or trying, they need that little bit of explanation.” I recently reconnected with the g...
Stoffa is my favourite designer
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I'd class them as smart-casual, between a smart chino and a flannel trouser. Great with those knits, yes, though personally I wouldn't wear them with a tailored blazer...
Reader Profile: Matt
Matt Barbet is a TV presenter and journalist in the UK, working for the BBC, ITV and now Sky. He’s also a keen cyclist, and we met years ago at a Rapha event, back when were both on the bike far more than we are now. Matt’s a reader and...
Reader Profile: Matt
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Ciao Matt, OK, nice selections. I have not come across Harvest but the composition from their site appears quite carefully selected. I suspect it has decent staying power too. I wonder if you would wear Antaeus by Chanel...
Friday Polos restocked – with new colours
The Friday Polo is the longest-running product we’ve consistently done on PS, but in the past few years I’ve found I wear it in a different way to how I used to. Although it was designed to work well with tailoring, I now wear it more co...
Friday Polos restocked – with new colours
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No worries at all Nick. The main difference is the handwork, yes. These are made in Italy, hand cut and with functional and decorative hand points. It's more of an elevated polo in that sense. The material is also a litt...
The CVO shoe: Part one, a brief history
In a two-part series beginning today, Tony readies himself (and us) for summer with a look at the enduring style of the CVO shoe. In part two he will give an overview of his favourite contemporary models; today he looks at the history, pinpointing w...
The CVO shoe: Part one, a brief history
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Thank you, Simon....
How to wear a camel-coloured jacket
I was going to refer to this as a camelhair jacket, but camelhair comes in a few colours, including navy, black and brown. The camelhair shown here is perhaps the classic one - the best known - so referring to that as camel-coloured seems accurate. ...
How to wear a camel-coloured jacket
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Got it thanks Simon....
The case for cowboy boots – and where to bu...
By Nico Lazaro (above). At first glance, cowboy boots seem an unlikely candidate for the classic men’s wardrobe. They’re bold, regional and carry with them a strong cultural identity – one that can feel unfamiliar, especially to re...
The case for cowboy boots – and where to bu...
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Heritage boots in Austin have my absolute favorite cowboy boot. french toe with that sharp heel. pricey tho. I need to get a roper eventually tho...
The problem with quarter zips
A shirt collar getting crushed by a quarter zip Recently a few readers have asked about my dislike of quarter-zip (and half-zip) sweaters. This is probably, at least in part, because they've become so popular – both as a finance-office staple ...
The problem with quarter zips
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Good article. Before I got to " The quarter-zip sweater was originally a piece of sportswear" I already was thinking this. They are actually great as sportswear. I always think they look uncomfortable with a shirt - I ha...
A coda on clothing etiquette, from Bruce
During discussions for our recent article on clothing etiquette, I spent some time talking to my good, old friend Bruce Boyer. (Not that either of us are old, but rather that I have known him for a good few years.) Bruce, as expected, was both eloqu...
A coda on clothing etiquette, from Bruce
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My mother’s saying that I still adhere to today(she said it was bad luck not to); “ no hats on the bed, no shoes over your head”....
