Reader question: Edward Tam
PK: I have been following your blog for some time and this is my first message. I am spending some days in Hong Kong on my way to Australia and would like to have a couple of suits made and some shirts. I am toying with the idea of trying Edward Tam ...
Reader question: Edward Tam
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I thought someone interested in Edward Tam might want to know this. I have commissioned a full canvas vbc suit from him before. Months after getting the suit, I asked him for the specific fabric number that he used for m...
Reader question: Building a wardrobe
Christopher, US: I am a 21-year-old who just received a senior-level job at a local corporation. However I’m trying to build a collection of business clothes, and trying to perfect my own style that will be acceptable amongst my executive peers...
Reader question: Building a wardrobe
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Black is an extremely unflattering and unstylish colour for a business or day suit. For the evening, or for the fashion circle, perhaps. But stick to navy or grey for during the day. If nothing else, black goes with fewe...
Reader question: Further sales reductions
Dmytro, London: As a young professional who just started working here in the UK I find your advice really helpful, especially about basic wardrobe items: like shoes, suits etc. I have a question on sales in London shops – many of the more expen...
Reader question: Further sales reductions
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Reader question: Wet shoes
Rob, London: I keep buying what I think are decent shoes (Barker brogues x2 and Loake Oxfords x1) with leather soles. I’ve found they soak up water when I wear them on a wet day. It is coming through the soles! Are my shoes not a good enough qu...
Reader question: Wet shoes
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Correct. Some braces do, yes...
Reader question: Fashion and age
Nigel, London: How would you recommend that a slightly older man with an interest in youth-driven fashion incorporates this into his daily attire? Jeans, for example – some are so skinny they make you look even older than you are. Men’s s...
Reader question: Fashion and age
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Converse trainers with a suit? PLEASE....
Reader question: How stylish am I?
Rob, London: I’ve recently started reading your blog and am struck by the universe of style that I am totally oblivious to. On a scale of one to ten (one = no style, ten = very stylish), where do I rank and why? I’ve known Rob and worked ...
Reader question: How stylish am I?
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Dear Simon, I am aware of the Roman, Milanese and Neapolitan style. Can you classify Matteo Marzotto's suit? Do you happen to know who his tailor(s) is/are?...
Reader question: Office casual, part 2
[In the first part of this post, I answered a query from Ed about how to dress up at work while remaining a little casual – getting interested in dressier clothes without going all the way to a suit. My first reply dealt with leather shoes and ...
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Yes, either would be good...
Reader question: Office casual, part 1
Ed, London: Office attire where I work is very casual – a lot of jeans and t-shirts, with only very senior people wearing suits. I’d like to incorporate some more formal or dressy items into my work attire but don’t want to stand ou...
Reader question: Office casual, part 1
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So glad you think ties are desirable. The tieless-but-jacketed look always looks sloppy and unfinished to me....
Reader question: Examining the fit
Pete, Hong Kong: When I’m standing in front of the mirror for my first fitting, how do I tell whether the suit fits or not? How do I know if the tailor has done a good job, and tell him to change something if he hasn’t? As with the last p...
Reader question: Examining the fit
Pete, Hong Kong: When I’m standing in front of the mirror for my first fitting, how do I tell whether the suit fits or not? How do I know if the tailor has done a good job, and tell him to change something if he hasn...
Reader question: Going to the tailor
Pete, Hong Kong: I’m going to a tailor here to have two suits made. They will effectively be my first suits as my existing one is so old, and they will primarily be for business. What should I consider before I go, so that I can answer all the ...
Reader question: Going to the tailor
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In Bankgkok? No I'm afraid not Andrew, I've never been there...
Reader question: Deck shoes
Tom, Hong Kong: Simon, where do you stand on deck shoes? I’ve seen them around and think they’d be a nice compromise between scruffy converse and brogues when wearing jeans or casual trousers. I grew up detesting them for being too boaty ...
Reader question: Deck shoes
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Hi Simon! I've discovered your blog a week ago and I can't stop reading it since. Keep up with the good stuff. I've a question for you regarding your post about the Belstaff jacket you've bought. I've a friend who is goi...
