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

Christmas Gift List 2023: Do not read!

December 8th 2023

Permanent Style reader, this is not for you. This is intended for your wife/husband/partner/child/dog, in an attempt to help source a Christmas present for someone who, let’s face it, is very fussy in general but particularly about clothing. ...

Christmas Gift List 2023: Do not read!

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I'd go off the shoes primarily, and I think both suede or leather would be fine, I don't think leather would be too smart...

Belts and wallets - Black tieDecember 8th 2023

Packing for travel: My Japan capsule wardrobe

May 24th 2023

I thought it would be interesting to do a post on what clothing I packed for my recent Japan trip. People always seem to like these capsule pieces , although this trip was particularly challenging for a couple of reasons. First, I needed a full ran...

Packing for travel: My Japan capsule wardrobe

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Thanks a lot Simon!...

Style - WatchesMay 24th 2023

Reader Profile: Jeff

April 14th 2023

Jeff Hilliard is Director of Limited Editions at Hodinkee, the watch magazine/empire in New York. But he used to work at The Armoury, until 2017, and then did two years at Mr Porter. So while not strictly working in menswear today, he is certainly m...

Reader Profile: Jeff

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Sorry about the late reply here but anyone knows of a similar fabric to the Corcos jacket one? I know Jeff mentioned it is a vintage silk and linen fabric, so not available anymore. But something similar would be nice. L...

Style - WatchesApril 14th 2023

The Squarzi capsule: How to dress like Alessandro 

March 29th 2023

  Alessandro Squarzi has a reputation as a good dresser, and usually looks appealingly stylish yet relaxed. Yet the way he currently dresses is actually very straightforward, and I think can be a lesson to guys everywhere – in how...

The Squarzi capsule: How to dress like Alessandro 

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Alessandro has a great, effortless style indeed. But he also has a smile on his face which makes him look even better!...

Style - WatchesMarch 29th 2023

To whisper with your clothes – or why I’m f...

March 13th 2023

By Andreas Weinas This headline might be one of the more confusing ones to have appeared on Permanent Style, but bear with me. Simon reached out to me at the beginning of the year, asking if I wanted to do a piece on PS about something I found parti...

To whisper with your clothes – or why I’m f...

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It's a nuanced question, it would require a full post at some point if it's worth discussing...

Style - WatchesMarch 13th 2023

My new watch: Why I bought a seventies Speedmaster

October 12th 2022

Back in August, I wrote an article with some reflections on my watch collection, and mentioned that I was thinking of replacing my IWC Portugieser with a steel sports watch. I also asked horologically minded readers what their suggestions might be. ...

My new watch: Why I bought a seventies Speedmaster

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"I’m at a point in my life where I would rather have nothing at all than something that’s a stand-in." Amen to that. You must have hit fourty....

WatchesOctober 12th 2022

My watches – eight years later

August 24th 2022

I buy watches in much the same way as I suggest other people buy tailoring. I have a small number, of high quality, which meet a range of needs - formalities, colours, and a little extra to keep things interesting. I went through a period of about...

My watches – eight years later

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It depends mostly on whether you're likely to want to ever sell it on - it's easier to sell it with the papers...

WatchesAugust 24th 2022

Wearing all black

August 12th 2022

I’ve been playing around with black so much in recent years (note, this is classic menswear - it’s years/decades, not weeks/months) that I thought I’d try out wearing nothing but black. This was during Pitti at Florence, on a rela...

Wearing all black

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Yes. I'd prefer an opera pump if I had one, but I'd certainly wear them if I didn't...

Style - WatchesAugust 12th 2022

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?...

Coats - KnitwearOctober 6th 2021

Reader profile: Manish

August 23rd 2021

Sometimes I feel a bit envious of brands holding trunk shows, because they meet so many more PS readers than I do. I see people at occasional events, and of course the pop-ups once or twice a year, but that's about it. So one of the nice things ab...

Reader profile: Manish

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Thanks so much, Rob! Sounds like you’ve built a wardrobe very carefully and smartly 😊...

WatchesAugust 23rd 2021

What are your primary and secondary interests?

July 23rd 2021

Two weeks ago, I was looking to get a new storage trunk for our bedroom. So I phoned a friend who knows his antiques and asked his advice. He recommended a couple of dealers, said he was happy to look at any pictures and information I received. (Ap...

What are your primary and secondary interests?

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My non-professional interests include the following: - Philosophy, political theory, sociology, anthropology, history, international relations - Writing - Music - Travel - Clothing - Watches - Architecture...

WatchesJuly 23rd 2021

The Guide to Shirt Cuffs

September 14th 2020

  This is the second in our series looking at style aspects of shirts. As with the previous one – on shirt collars – it will focus on sensible advice, rather than illustrating the myriad gimmicks with which menswear seems...

The Guide to Shirt Cuffs

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Aha! I don't know anyone off hand, but I would look at the traditional makers' sites: T&A, Budd, Harvie & Hudson, Ede & Ravenscroft, New & Lingwood...

Shirts - WatchesSeptember 14th 2020

A Lange & Sohne watches: Factory visit

June 19th 2017

I've always liked watches, but deliberately stayed out of the depths of obsessiveness that consumes some men. Time and money restricts your hobbies, and I have preferred to acquire the odd piece that particularly takes me from an aesthetic point of ...

A Lange & Sohne watches: Factory visit

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Thats very cool that you actually were abke to go behind the scens=es and see how they make their watches. I really like the A Lange Sohne 401031. But the aggregated auctions show that they been bringing about $30,000 at...

WatchesJune 19th 2017

My watches

May 19th 2014

Following my first post in this series, on buying value in a watch, here are a few pictures of my own watches. A few readers have asked for details of what I wear myself, and these will be useful reference points for the last installment, on watche...

My watches

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Largely the strap they happen to be on. Given one's a mid-brown and one a black at the moment, that largely decides it. If anything the Cartier is also a touch sportier, so I'm more likely to wear that one with more casu...

Glasses and jewellery - WatchesMay 19th 2014