What I love about shirts and shirtings is that they are and should be an easy source of inspiration. In other words, one should feel an extra degree of freedom with which to pick and choose novel patterns and distinctive colors. As a rule I think it’s fair to say that men should be experimenting […]
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The paperback version of my guide to Sicilian tailors is now available, as well as the original e-book. The guide has been reviewed by noted style author Bruce Boyer and Hugo Jacomet of Parisian Gentleman. Both versions of the book now include additional photos for one of the Messina tailors, a few minor typographic corrections
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While in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago, I got a chance to look at several new cloth books for spring/summer for 2012. I came away very impressed with the new offerings by Italian and English mills. To boot, I saw the following: Halstead Explorer fresco with weights going down to 7.5oz Halstead bespoke
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Happy new year to readers of my blog and e-book and fellow bespoke travelers. Best wishes for a successful and satisfying year ahead. Last year I plowed through the design, writing, editing and publishing of my first e-book on Sicilian tailors. This year I’m looking to make additional progress on another project, namely, a book
I’ve updated my e-book to include additional photos for one of the Messina tailors, a few minor typographic corrections and more information on shopping and restaurants. The link above also quotes or references a couple of reviews of the guide by author Bruce Boyer and Hugo Jacomet of Parisian Gentleman. I also provide further editorial
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Building on my recent holiday shopping post, let’s continue with the holiday shopping theme but this time for the tycoons and captains of industry among us. I’m no tycoon but democratically ventured into Alfred Dunhill’s only store in North America this weekend. Immediately I was drawn to a terrific car coat with a removable beaver
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Let’s talk about criminal matters for a moment. Perhaps controversially, I happen to believe in rehabilitation for the incarcerated and those who have offended the public good in some form. I mean of course those pieces of clothing relegated to the darkest corners of the wardrobe – the sartorial misfits guilty of crimes and misdemeanors
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Let’s start with gifts for her. As the saying goes, ladies first. If your girlfriend or spouse swears by sheepskin boots made by a certain ubiquitous brand, direct her to the better performing option by Australian brand Emu. I had the opportunity to see a live demo of their sheepskin footwear and saw the difference
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