Bespoke watch straps: Atelier du Bracelet Parisie...
I have rather small wrists, to the extent that most watch straps are far too large for me. It’s usually OK with metal straps where links can be removed, but standard leather straps end up with a very long tail. I’ve had bespoke straps c...
Bespoke watch straps: Atelier du Bracelet Parisie...
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Maybe they told you otherwise, which wouldn't surprise me in this day and age, but their work is machine-made. It's fairly easy to tell by the way the stitches look, their spacing, and their upward orientation. Of course...
Paul’s Permanent Style watches
By Paul Croughton Not so long ago, Simon and I were discussing watches – specifically what would make a ‘Permanent Style watch’. As both a PS reader of well over a decade and a watch enthusiast and collector, I saw this as a welcom...
Paul’s Permanent Style watches
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I've had several excellent straps from The Strap Tailor, both RTW and custom made at what I thought were good prices for the quality. https://thestraptailor.com/srsltid=AfmBOor8KEKl0_jMWCEMU4qa5bzLPno_57p_r3ukBN98R188rHj...
How to sell a watch
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...
Christmas Gift List 2023: Do not read!
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 haven't had Dent's for a while so hard to say, but I think they'd be similar to Trunk, yes...
Packing for travel: My Japan capsule wardrobe
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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I think it's a hard one to cover DJ because it depends so much on your style and lifestyle - but the travel capsule articles like this one are surely a good indicator of one range that would all fit in a single suitcase?...
Reader Profile: Jeff
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...
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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...
The Squarzi capsule: How to dress like Alessandro
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 to keep th...
The Squarzi capsule: How to dress like Alessandro
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I've always stuck to black and blue jeans for the most part, but recently got a pair of ecru selvedge jeans and green fatigue pants to try push myself out my comfort zone and totally love them. Infact rather than feeling...
To whisper with your clothes – or why I’m f...
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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I think you might be reading too much into it to be honest Shem, these are very much few and far between. Certainly to the extent of endorsing and publicly saying who they are wearing...
My new watch: Why I bought a seventies Speedmaster
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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Lovely to hear Craig...
My watches – eight years later
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's part of my home insurance I'm afraid Peter, so no one specific...
Wearing all black
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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Will do. Many thanks meanwhile. I DO think that it’s fun to experiment though!...
Comfortable yet elegant: A cosy winter combination
*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?...
Reader profile: Manish
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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Indeed it does. Thanks so much!...
What are your primary and secondary interests?
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...
The Guide to Shirt Cuffs
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 to be part...
The Guide to Shirt Cuffs
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Roll like a lapel, naturally...
A Lange & Sohne watches: Factory visit
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...
My watches
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...