This is an alpaca Ulster-style topcoat which is being made by Messina tailor Arrigo, whom I describe in my guide to Sicilian tailors. Alpaca should probably not be your first choice in topcoating fabric. This particular alpaca is made by the Italian textile mill Agnona. The fabric could be an interesting third or fourth choice […]
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I wrote about Stephen almost 2 years ago and finally met him in person earlier this summer in Toronto. He kindly walked me through the well-thought out setup for his bespoke hatmaking operation. Enjoy the photos. SaveSave
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Edmund Paszylk of menswear retailer George Greene in Chicago talks about three different looks for the fall. If you are relatively open-minded or flexible about what you can wear at work, take a look at the video below. I liked the three different looks he put together, especially the first (Band of Outsiders jacket and
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I’m pleased to say that my guidebook is finally available in paperback on Amazon.com. Alternatively, you can buy the same paperback edition on Lulu.com or as an e-book (see links to the right). While browsing Styleforum, I noticed that my guide has appeared on a Styleforum thread compiling a list of “definitive books on menswear”.
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I had the opportunity to visit iconic American shoemaker Allen-Edmonds’ corporate-owned Shoe Bank in Port Washington just north of Milwaukee. The Shoe Bank is attached to the AE factory as well as their corporate HQ. I visited after the workers had gone home so I wasn’t able to see the factory but I had a
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Officine Generale cotton jacket Bo neckties Piola shoes The Jante Law briefcase Canvas holdall by Creep SaveSave
MAN SS 2012’s NYC show Read More »
The folks at Savile Row tailor Richard Anderson recently sent me photos of their upcoming autumn/winter RTW collection. The RTW line is designed in England and manufactured in Italy. In general, these suits, jackets, trousers and overcoats are recognizably English but whose traditional lines and features have been subtly nipped and tucked. I especially like
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I came across this comprehensive Flickr photo collection of Vass shoes by an enthusiast and seller of said shoes. He also has a pictorial comparison of the K, U and F lasts. As you can readily tell below, the F last offers the most room in the toebox area. I’ve selected a few photos to
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