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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Hi Simon, May I ask whether you wear those short down jackets? Like the ones that are seen on walkers in the English countryside. Apart from the Edddie Bauer one...
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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Simon, Do you think that in the 'old days' the quality of provincial English bespoke tailoring was comparable to the West End/ Savile row? I have seen some '60's suits that seem to have good workmanship made in the Home ...
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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Lived in LA for 3 years before returning to the East Coast, but it's definitely where I started taking fashion more seriously, although that was largely a reaction against the unending tides of athleisure taking over the...
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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Swag...
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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No, I wouldn't say that Jeff. I'd say it's more understated but it still has real style (and life)...
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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Really? Oh dear, thank you Millard, good to have some information...
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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It’s their sweatshirt, sweatpants, etc. I wear pretty much everything else for work...
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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Thanks Tom, useful feedback...
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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a mention should be made for someone who always wears these boots: Fran Lebowitz, great wit, writer and has impeccable taste in menswear. In fact she wears mens clothing....
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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Rules are not to be followed blindly. The point is we must understand the reasons why, and judge how these reasons resonate with the lives we live. Keep every garment, accessory and belonging as pristine as possible is s...
Spring/Summer Highlights 2026: De Bonne, Allevol,...
This is our seasonal piece covering the best things I’ve bought recently, with comments on fit and views on style. A useful round-up, a gear review in brief: they’re all things I’ve bought and worn already so I can help out with an...
Spring/Summer Highlights 2026: De Bonne, Allevol,...
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I did Henry. I really wanted to like it as I would love a cardigan like that with a collar. I found the material a little lightweight though for what I'd want. That could be personal as well though - I like the weight of...
Better than Simon’s? My Luca Museo tweed suit
By Manish Puri. Although it arrived a little late in the season, that hasn’t stopped me from wearing my new Luca Museo Donegal Tweed suit every chance I’ve gotten. It’s quickly established itself as a favourite and attracts complim...
Better than Simon’s? My Luca Museo tweed suit
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You both look good in the suits. What I see, Simon’s is a more formal fabric and the closer fit is aligned with that. Yours is more sophisticated country style and the more relaxed fit is aligned with that. Both work. ...
Review: Stone Island linen jacket
I met a man on the stairs the other day. He was leaving the pop-up as I was entering, and he stopped to tell me how much he enjoyed the website, as consistently generous and well-mannered PS readers often do. Then he said something that surprised m...
Review: Stone Island linen jacket
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Nice to hear Kane. I bought two, kept one. The one I kept was the blue Marina fleece we featured in the first article. I still have a Gore-Tex waterproof jacket on my list, perhaps for this winter...
How to dress like Luciano Barbera
Luciano Barbera is a menswear icon for many reasons. For me, however, the most important is that he always emphasised dressing comfortably, appropriately and in an understated manner. Dressing comfortably means eschewing the uber-tight suits or ube...
How to dress like Luciano Barbera
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Yes he is - there is a comment above on that!...
PS trunk show: An Introduction to Ficus
By Manish Puri. Next week, for the first time, we welcome Shanghai-based brand Ficus to the PS showroom on Harley Street. Founded in 2016, Ficus draws inspiration from classic Western menswear styles, but often presents them with an Eastern sensibil...
PS trunk show: An Introduction to Ficus
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Thanks Marvin - you're quite right, TheFicus took me straight there....
Thoughts on A Presse (and fashion silhouettes)
I’ve found the recent growth of popularity in Japanese brand A Presse quite interesting. Because while there are lots of things I like and admire about the brand, it feels like it’s often misrepresented. A Presse is sometimes described a...
Thoughts on A Presse (and fashion silhouettes)
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I’m 6’3” 225 lbs and the A.Presse experience has been an experiment for me. Unlike The Real McCoys, who perpetually insist on sleeve lengths that accommodate an elf, A.Presse does have longer sleeves but the body l...
This is Spring/Summer 2026: Superga, Chan Luu, Pa...
In every issue of the magazine, we include a list of things to team are looking forward to wearing and buying in the season ahead. Here's the one from this issue, as a little taster. We always include a guest contributor as well, and this time it wa...
This is Spring/Summer 2026: Superga, Chan Luu, Pa...
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No it doesn't have a sheen, but I wouldn't say it's a lighter weight version either. A little smarter give it has a regular trouser waistband...
Introducing: The Boat Shoe with August Special
The shoe will be available to try on in all sizes at the London pop-up, starting tomorrow. All details on that here . A couple of years ago, in an article about the appeal of Riviera style in the summer, we wrote about the need for a soft but elega...
Introducing: The Boat Shoe with August Special
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Hey David, we don’t have a precise date yet but it should be around high summer...
Permanent Style magazine Spring/Summer ‘26 is live!
The third issue of Permanent Style magazine is now live, and is available on the Permanent Style shop as well as at the retailers listed at the bottom of this article. The thing I’m most pleased with in this issue is the way the magazine has ...
Permanent Style magazine Spring/Summer ‘26 is live!
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Huh, never even realised that!...
Rome: A sartorial city guide
The ancient forum, at the heart of Rome By Andrew Borda. Rome is often a first port of call for visitors to Italy, due to its history, beauty and climate. I’ve had the great fortune of spending a lot of time there over the past three years, an...
Rome: A sartorial city guide
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Thanks Andrew. I am conscious that Rome is very big. To give you some context, I love Italy and have been there almost every year for the last 20 years. I am now visiting it several times a year (Naples, Palermo and a bi...
