AskAndy member Sator wrote up this wonderful thread on dressing for the opera for both men and women. Although very few dress up in black or white tie nowadays, at least you have a picture of the ideal incarnation after reading his description. I also found the photos and drawings of women’s evening dresses to […]
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Anecdotally at least, there has been a number of positive developments in the past year or so in favor of quality menswear. We’ve seen better distribution of existing products, as well as new lines of products. This is almost certainly driven by greater demand, which in turn has generated additional media coverage and exposure. Some
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I was struck (and amused) by the enthusiasm of the first clip, and also by the fact that bespoke in Southeast Asia is available at very low price points. Hence, it’s within reach for everyman in that part of the world. This makes the learning curve and experimentation of bespoke much more palatable for beginners.
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TotallyLondon’s tour of Poole Classic Style’s interview with Simon Cundey, Director, Henry Poole
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The retailers of “American trad” are usually associated with the East Coast, specifically New England. These are shops like J. Press and the Andover Shop and, in the South, shops like Ben Silver and Eljos. Member NukeMeSlowly recently visited what is probably the leading West Coast retailer of trad – Cable Car Clothiers in San
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This AskAndy thread on Henry Poole’s recent expansion into mainland China has ruffled more than a few feathers. I have a different perspective. Assuming the original post is genuinely representative of Henry Poole’s activities, I think the objections raised in the thread are rather missing the larger point. There are in fact emerging trends in
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I normally avoid posting photos of jackets on hangers mainly because they often look rather lifeless or less than flattering. Nonetheless, below is a picture of my MTM Teba jacket from Bel y Cia. It has four buttons and displays an impressive amount of lapel roll (to second button). Keep in mind the Teba’s practical
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I recently acquired a length of medium brown glenplaid with pink overcheck woven by an English mill. The ground is actually a bit darker than the swatch photo. Weight is 320g (11oz) and it’s a robust 3-ply weave with a very firm yet feathery hand and dry finish. Harold at Novex just recently finished completing
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