Book launches in Paris and New York

March 29th 2024

We're going to have launch parties for the new book, The Casual Style Guide, in both Paris and New York over the coming months. The Paris launch will be on April 18th at Beige, and New York on May 16th at The Armoury. I'm really excited about this. ...

Book launches in Paris and New York

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Thank you Carl, yes I thought that was interesting when I was talking to Carl and Oliver about it...

March 29th 2024

Vittorio Salino: His philosophy, and fitting a ja...

March 27th 2024

Having met the Florentine tailor Vittorio Salino last summer, I took the opportunity of being in Florence this past January to commission a jacket. I got on with Vittorio, was impressed with his outlook, and realised PS readers would be interested i...

Vittorio Salino: His philosophy, and fitting a ja...

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Yes, not one for here. Allow me just to say that Boddingtons is a load of rubbish...

JacketsMarch 27th 2024

Yuketen, Crescent Down Works, Big Rock Candy Moun...

March 25th 2024

Last week I wrote about visiting the Paris trade shows for the first time, and being able to interview some new brands as a result. Today I’m going to highlight three that we found particularly interesting. The first is Yuketen, the craft-bas...

Yuketen, Crescent Down Works, Big Rock Candy Moun...

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Crescent Down Works features a bit in the latest episode of Huckberry's Dirt series, set in Kyushu. It's mostly about food, but features a lot of cool outdoorsy outfits and beautiful landscapes....

Casual clothing - CoatsMarch 25th 2024

Edward Sexton great coat: Style Breakdown

March 22nd 2024

This great coat from Edward Sexton is probably the most unusual model in this series , which has been looking at the styles of my various bespoke coats, in particular how they are cut and made. Sexton coats tend to have a bit of drama to them anyway,...

Edward Sexton great coat: Style Breakdown

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I have an RTW great coat from Edward Sexton (black calvary twill version). Easily my favorite piece of garment in my entire wardrobe. I purchased it because I don't have the time nor budget to go bespoke in London, simpl...

CoatsMarch 22nd 2024

Introducing: The Speciale hand-framed cotton sweater

March 20th 2024

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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Thanks, Simon. I thought as much -- especially regarding hand-framing. I suppose my requirements for a casual cotton sweater are rather more flexible and loose!...

KnitwearMarch 20th 2024

The Casual Style Guide is live

March 19th 2024

The Casual Style Guide - the new book by myself and photographer Jamie Ferguson - is now live and available to buy. You can get it on the PS Shop here, but also at more than 50 stockists around the world (!) - from Stockholm to Bangkok, Dallas to Me...

The Casual Style Guide is live

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Hi Mwanji, Not currently, no....

March 19th 2024

The Valet: Becoming a one-stop shop for clothing ...

March 18th 2024

The Valet has become an all-round care and repair location in the past couple of years, which is great for our general push to encourage readers to look after their clothes better. Having started with pressing, then adding dry cleaning and shoe care...

The Valet: Becoming a one-stop shop for clothing ...

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Also keen to know a place that does pressing service in Paris. Put a jacket in a dry cleaner and they smashed it flat...

Alterations and careMarch 18th 2024

How does Paris compare to Pitti? Pendleton, Frizm...

March 15th 2024

Boots on display at Viberg, at Man/Woman; above, Welcome Edition This past January, after Pitti, I went to see the equivalent shows in Paris for the first time. I’d never been before and was interested to see how it compared to Pitti in terms ...

How does Paris compare to Pitti? Pendleton, Frizm...

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Fascinating insight into this aspect of the industry, Simon. To hear of Pendleton's decline is saddening. One can hope that they return to the heartier woolens on which they originally made their reputation....

Bags - Casual clothingMarch 15th 2024

Pre-order for the Cashmere Crewneck and Cashmere ...

March 13th 2024

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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Yes, they are very warm - twice as thick as regular cashmere knits. More a jacket replacement...

KnitwearMarch 13th 2024

Why Ferdinando Caraceni is closing: An interview ...

March 11th 2024

Ferdinando Caraceni is one of the world's best-regarded bespoke tailors, based in Milan. It has been run since his death in 2004 by Ferdinando's daughter, Nicoletta, and they have made me three jackets over the past 10 years. You can see them and ot...

Why Ferdinando Caraceni is closing: An interview ...

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Thanks so much Andrew, this feedback is worth its weight in Lumbs Golden Bale! Have made my first appointment to get measured at T&G for May. Very much looking fwd....

March 11th 2024

How to sell a watch

March 8th 2024

I know a few people that are looking to sell watches they bought in recent years. The market’s probably been through a peak of popularity, and it’s not surprising that there some who regretted something they bought, or perhaps need the c...

How to sell a watch

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No problem, very helpful thank you...

WatchesMarch 8th 2024

B&Tailor double-breasted overcoat: Review

March 6th 2024

We covered the Korean outfit B&Tailor in some detail here at the beginning of the month. For details on them, their history and their style, please read that article. It might seem a little odd splitting things up like this, but I find it m...

B&Tailor double-breasted overcoat: Review

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A bespoke overcoat is always full canvas Larry, and I would always have that. Even on a lightweight summer jacket I would always have full canvas - just make the canvas lighter...

CoatsMarch 6th 2024

How to pack for a three-day trip: Video

March 4th 2024

The ' travel capsule' posts we've done are always popular - I think because they are useful for actual travel, but also for anyone looking to build a versatile wardrobe in general. In that way they're one more addition to the 'wardrobe building' ser...

How to pack for a three-day trip: Video

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I think you might find that serge similar to the cavalry twill in terms of formality. There isn't really an alternative to flannel for that unfortunately...

Bags - VideoMarch 4th 2024

The Casual Style Guide – come to the launch...

March 1st 2024

In two weeks time, on March 14th, we will be holding a launch party in London for our new book, The Casual Style Guide , written by myself and photographer Jamie Ferguson. The party, at Clutch Cafe, will run from 6-8pm and the books will be availab...

The Casual Style Guide – come to the launch...

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Hi Palm, They will stock them, but not from this weekend. All shops will have them on sale from the 19th, including Clutch and the PS Shop....

StyleMarch 1st 2024

Pop-up shops for 2024 – in London and New York

February 28th 2024

I'm pleased to say the dates are fixed for two pop-ups this year - in London next month and then in New York in October. In three weeks we will be back on Savile Row, kindly hosted by New & Lingwood in their space at No.19. This worked well ...

Pop-up shops for 2024 – in London and New York

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Not currently, no David, though I know they are looking...

February 28th 2024

The Eddie Bauer ‘Skyliner’ and how to find one

February 26th 2024

With the growth of interest in outdoor clothing in recent years, there has been a predictable dive into the history of companies that produced it, of which one of the most prominent was Eddie Bauer. One reason I find this exploration interesting is...

The Eddie Bauer ‘Skyliner’ and how to find one

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Thanks Simon, The knowledge and crucially the impetus to elevate gained in large part on these pages. Yash...

Casual clothing - CoatsFebruary 26th 2024

Spring/Summer 24 on the Permanent Style shop

February 23rd 2024

Hello lovely readers, Here’s our regular update on what’s coming into the PS Shop over the next few months - apologies for the short delay. This only covers Spring/Summer, but feel free to ask in the comments about anything in Autumn/Wi...

Spring/Summer 24 on the Permanent Style shop

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I haven't, but thank you Ben, that is a nice idea...

February 23rd 2024

Cifonelli cashmere overcoat: Style Breakdown

February 21st 2024

  This cashmere coat from Cifonelli, which I’ve had now for nine years , is similar in many ways to the two coats we’ve covered previously in this series – from Ciardi and from Liverano . There are some technical di...

Cifonelli cashmere overcoat: Style Breakdown

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Hey Jack, Yes it's basically a tonal look, grey and grey, which makes it more unusual and slightly more fashiony. We talked about it a bit here. No I wouldnt' do it with a navy jacket, I don't think...

CoatsFebruary 21st 2024

When to wear a tie: Personality and opportunity

February 19th 2024

At Pitti Uomo back in January I took the opportunity to wear mostly tailoring and ties - the two outfits shown above and below. And it felt great. I know there are traditionalists who see me as the antithesis of this, as I’m rarely pictured w...

When to wear a tie: Personality and opportunity

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Isn't it all about the context? If you have spent the day in court or in meetings, there is nothing unbecoming about having a drink at the end of the day in a navy suit and white shirt without the tie. It's an odd look i...

TiesFebruary 19th 2024

Manish’s five bespoke lessons: Picking cloth

February 16th 2024

By Manish Puri. This article is the second in a series dealing with my personal experiences of having bespoke/MTM clothes made over the last six years. The first covered some of my tips for working with tailors, while this piece focuses on the lesso...

Manish’s five bespoke lessons: Picking cloth

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No problem John...

ClothFebruary 16th 2024

Reader profile: James

February 14th 2024

James is a reader I met in Korea last year. A friend of our host Sam Ahn, he joined us for dinner on the last night with Assisi. James has been a customer of various bespoke tailors for about 10 years, but has largely settled down to using Sartoria...

Reader profile: James

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Not sure of your personal situations but i have a some ecru pants and lighter tops that i also hardly wear. For me, its about a little too aware of the lightness of the pant (how it stands out, even as an ecru) or how th...

StyleFebruary 14th 2024

How to wear a shawl or stole

February 12th 2024

A shawl (or stole) can be a really practical thing to wear. Simply hung round the neck, it’s a lovely layer of warmth down the front of the body and on the back of the neck. And when looped or tied, it’s also effective protection against...

How to wear a shawl or stole

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Hanks and scarvesFebruary 12th 2024

My case for the lightweight English jacket

February 9th 2024

By Aleks Cvetkovic. For much of my career I’ve felt like an anomaly, especially at the likes of Pitti or industry events. Principally this is because I’ve always chosen to wear structured tailoring, largely from London tailors, over the ...

My case for the lightweight English jacket

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Thanks Paul. Yes I can see that would work for comments at a bigger scale, or if I weren't going through each one personally...

JacketsFebruary 9th 2024

Liverano ulster coat: Style Breakdown

February 7th 2024

  This coat from Liverano & Liverano in Florence has had a bit of an after life, being imitated in this tweed a fair bit, as well as spurring some to have the same coat from Liverano (despite the high cost). It remains one of my abs...

Liverano ulster coat: Style Breakdown

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Thank you James. Next time, we'll be there!...

CoatsFebruary 7th 2024

B&Tailor: Real bespoke, distinctive style

February 5th 2024

When I travelled to Korea back in December, one of the places I was keenest to visit was B&Tailor . Because, like many people, I’d been impressed for years at what I’d seen from Chad Park and his colleagues, but hadn’t had ...

B&Tailor: Real bespoke, distinctive style

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Thanks JR. Yes we're saying very similar things. Of that list of combinations, Milanese might be the biggest influence, but it's not really significant. And yes, I completely agree - none of them studied for years under ...

SuitsFebruary 5th 2024