In my quest for properly fitting trousers, I initially found it difficult to make sense of the seemingly myriad waistband options available for unbelted or beltless trousers. These included: Daks top, D-ring adjusters, button sidetabs, waistband level v. below-the-waistband positioning. What were these and what do they look like? This LondonLounge thread contains the best […]
In the current issue of Men’s Vogue, John Seabrook writes on the quandary – an embarrassment of riches actually – of assuming a remarkable inheritance – 130 Savile Row suits, 500+ Jermyn Street shirts and 50+ pairs of Edward Green shoes. His father was named one of Esquire’s best dressers in the 1960s for good
A bespoke patrimony Read More »
Of course, the more well-known pairing is Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers but things were never lovelier, richer or more sublime than Astaire and Hayworth. They were an impossibly superb dance couple. And Astaire’s dancing clothes were phenomenal in an unobtrusive way. One is reminded of the dictum that form follows function. On Astaire, everything
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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
Quality clothing: The times they are a-changin’? Read More »
TotallyLondon’s tour of Poole Classic Style’s interview with Simon Cundey, Director, Henry Poole
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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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Today is photo essay catch-up day. Take a look at this nice photo essay on the blazer by AskAndy member Doctor Damage.
Photo essay: A visual history of the blazer Read More »
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