Thanks to fellow blogger Jeffery of Made by Hand, I made a point recently of visiting Russell’s Tailor in Montreal. The shop is on Rue de la Montagne, close to the department store Holt Renfrew on Rue Sherbrooke. I stopped by and chatted with Henri, who works the front of the house. Their bespoke garments […]
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We live in an environment of increasingly mobile, pervasive computing and connectivity through smartphones, netbooks and internet devices like the iPad. Thousands of interesting, functional and even ingenious apps have been developed for smart, mobile devices. With the larger format iPad, one might think even more opportunities would exist for great apps. But as far
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Since today is Memorial Day in the US, let’s talk about military dress. In these photos, you’ll see hints of some of the key dimensions of men’s clothing – color, cloth, multiple levels of formality (not just one!) and the peaceful coexistence of utility and ornamentation (e.g. regarding accessories). Why is all of this
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I often receive emails asking for my opinion on two or more tailors and to compare them. Recently I was asked to compare an East Coast tailor to the Savile Row tailors in London. Each tailor or tailoring house has its own style and no two tailors are quite the “same” in that department. This
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In her new book, The Thoughtful Dresser: The Art of Adornment, the Pleasures of Shopping, and Why Clothes Matter, Linda Grant writes that “Clothes are not everything, but you cannot have depths without surfaces.” No depth without surface. This may be true, especially in the inherent flux and seasonality of women’s fashion. But for men
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Learn about key steps in the shoemaking process at Northampton-based Edward Green such as clicking, skivving and finishing. You’ll notice the finisher in the clip is a fellow named Cliff Roberts, who has gone solo and offers made to order shoes (as well as shoes made on a custom last). Additional links – Styleforum thread
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The new C&J store in midtown Manhattan has been open for about a month now and I recently had a chat with Kevin Hill, the manager of the store. C&J is one of just five or so English shoe factories left in Northampton. The company produces about 2,500 pairs of shoes a week for some
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It appears the team at Allen-Edmonds has scanned and posted their old Allen-Edmonds catalogs from the 1950s and 1960s through the present day. Whether it’s public service or ingenious marketing, it’s a great resource. I came across more than a few models and lasts that ought to be resurrected. The 1957 catalog shows a pair of
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