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Chapal leather jackets, France
Chapal are a old, high-quality French producer of leather jackets and coats. They make a few things that won’t be to readers’ tastes (T-shirts, painted chairs) but it’s worth turning a blind eye to...
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Do you have knowledge, taste, or style?
Back in June, standing in Pisa airport with Luke, we considered the dozen or so buyers and journalists we knew who had been on the same flight.Some were wearing, consistently, good-quality clothes....
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Quality control at Mont Blanc leather goods
The most striking thing about the Mont Blanc leather factory, which we visited last month, was the pairing of modern computer technology and traditional leather craftsmanship.Few leather factories...
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Order a personal copy of ‘The Finest Menswear in the World’
I’m pleased to say that there will be 500 copies of my new book exclusively available to readers, to have signed, numbered and personalised. The first people to sign up will be sent a first-edition...
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Do I need black shoes (and if so, which?) – Reader question
As with many reader questions, this one evolved over several email messages back and forth. I know Joel won’t mind if I restructure that exchange into a conversation, in order to put the inquiries in...
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Thank you for 432 and counting
Wow. Over 400 emails in the past five days. Four hundred requests for first editions of The Finest Menswear in the World, often with wonderful notes of appreciation – not just for personalising this...
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Fun with flowers: wearing a buttonhole
I like wearing a boutonniere – or buttonhole – on more formal or celebratory occasions. Mostly, I think, because it is another opportunity to play with colour. Having come up with a pleasing...
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Jean Rousseau, Mont Black and Frederic Malle – HTSI
Occasional readers may not be aware that I write a monthly column for How To Spent It – the luxury supplement to the Financial Times – under the title ‘Inside Track’.Recent columns have included...
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London: A sartorial city guide
I’ve had quite a few requests by readers over the past year for city guides, so this is the first in a series. In London, there are so many options that it makes sense to group some together. Also,...
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My go-to pieces: overcoats, navy cashmere, and brown shoes
As readers never fail to point out, I have had a lot of bespoke items made over the past 10 years. But while I love pretty much all of them, some get a lot more use than others.These pieces become...
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Casual tie and sports jacket (military donegal denim chino)
In the spirit of our recent posts on assembling outfits, here’s the process that put this one together.Originating idea: I’ve always liked the way this pale, silk tie from Ralph Lauren goes with my...
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House styles and difficult customers: The Tailoring Symposium
Edward Sexton Before the public part of Tailoring Symposium in June, we all gathered next to the pool at the Four Seasons to have a chat about tailoring and its future, with The Rake busily making a...
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What is worth being made bespoke?
Re-fitting for a Simone Abbarchi shirt, Florence In comments to Friday’s post on my ‘go-to’ clothing, readers said they would like to see a post suggesting which types of clothing it is most worth...
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Merz b Schwanen loopwheeler knitwear
German brand Merz b Schwanen has changed quite a lot since it was taken over Peter Plotnicki (below), having been bought up, moved production and overhauled its product. But thankfully the changes...
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Come to the book launch: The Finest Menswear in the World
On September 16th, we will be closing off the Royal Arcade in London to hold a book launch for my new book The Finest Menswear in the World. The event is being hosted jointly by GJ Cleverley,...
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How to wearing a casual linen hank: less contrast, less colour
Handkerchiefs are not easy for a modern man. Few things are as conspicuous and unusual. Enough people wear ties and waistcoats to make them anonymous – even hats, which change the silhouette more than...
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Bespoke gilet with Davide Taub
Some of my best, certainly my most original bespoke projects have been undertaken with Davide Taub, head cutter at Gieves & Hawkes. Regular readers will remember the bespoke leather jacket we...
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Robert Noble closes down in Peebles
I’m sad to say that the Robert Noble mill in Peebles – which Luke and I visited last year – is closing down. Readers of the Permanent Style 2015 book will have seen the full photography of the great...
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The PS tote bag now available – exclusively to readers
Our one-piece leather tote bag, made by Globe-Trotter in Hertfordshire, England, is now available to order. This run will be limited to 20 pieces.UPDATE: Dimensions are 40cm tall x 37cm wide x 10cm...
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Stile Latino – from Vincenzo Attolini
I interviewed Vincenzo Attolini (above) back in January. This post is therefore a little late, although the advantage is the clothes will be dropping into shops now, unlike other pieces from trade...
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