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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Thanks, yes I can see that re the cut...
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...
Reader Profile: Jeff
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Thank you, appreciate that. Good question. I’m on the shorter side at 5’8”, so jeans and casual pants are a bit tough for me sometimes since most companies rarely make different lengths. That’s less of a problem ...
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...
The Squarzi capsule: How to dress like Alessandro
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Nice...
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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It's a nuanced question, it would require a full post at some point if it's worth discussing...
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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Great article Simon and a cracking Speedmaster. This is one I hadn't seen before, I'm no watch expert nor primary enthusiast, like you though I do appreciate a nice watch, mainly from a design point of view. This 70's ob...
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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Mine's in for repair at the moment Chris, so I can't measure it I'm afraid. Ask me again in a four or five weeks and I'll give it a measure...
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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Really? Oh well, never mind...
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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I think Colhay's and LF might be too thin on their own as an outer layer, as you say. The Rubato style can look great with a roll neck, if the length suits the trousers you wear and so on. I wouldn't have any concerns th...
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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Revisiting this after the most recent article on wearing pink, and that semi formal outfit is pure class Manish - such a great combo of tones and items on that outfit!...
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...
The Guide to Shirt Cuffs
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No, not at all, and best to ignore Trump completely, Ford mostly! French cuffs are fine with all types of suits, though best when a little smarter, eg with a tie...
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...
