Gambert Shirts
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Palmisciano sports jacket
I recently picked up a sports jacket made by Sicilian tailor Palmisciano, based in Catania, whom I write about in my guide to Sicilian tailors. The cloth is a Super 150s Drapers jacketing. SaveSave SaveSave
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Arrigo alpaca topcoat
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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Toronto hatmaker: Stephen Temkin
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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Update on Sleevehead’s Guide to Sicilian Tailors
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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Quality and affordability in men’s shoes: Have the twain finally met?
My new pair of Allen Edmonds Madison cap-toe dress shoes in dark chocolate calf arrived today via FedEx. Also available in black, it is currently on sale in the US for $249 with free shipping. Allen Edmonds Madison cap-toe in dark chocolate I bought these AEs since I was looking for a pair of versatile
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1930s style biswing jacket
A Los Angeles-based reader wrote to me and supplied photos of his recent commission with Enzo Caruso. The jacket is inspired by a specific example worn by Clark Gable in the 1935 film China Seas. Clark Gable’s biswing jacket Clark Gable’s biswing jacket The Caruso jacket pictured below is made out a Holland & Sherry
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