Reviews
Harvie and Hudson From Suit to Knots
A chat with Harvie and Hudson, a traditional English haberdasher with a sense of humor and a touch of whimsy. Just the right ticket both for the dapper dresser and new entrant alike.
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Harrisons 150s wool, Grand Cru range
For a suit that combines quality with a contemporary look and a high level of luxury this cloth has few peers.
read more (649 words)Dream Weavers
The story of a whimsical custom item which caught the author’s fancy along his sartorial journey.
read more (1161 words)Harrisons' Multi-Millionaire Cashmere suit
A preliminary review of Harrison’s Cashmere cloth made up into a suit fit for a man of quality.
read more (827 words)Drake's
Drake’s handmade English silk ties with an International flavor.
read more (1925 words)My Birthday Suit: Ordering a bespoke suit from Tokyo's prestigious Ginza Tailor - Part 2
On the morning of March 24th, I received a call from Ms. Miura informing me that I could drop by for the first fitting at my convenience. Even in its bare-bones state, this suit had a distinct presence and fit amazingly well for something that was only in rough form.
read more (2023 words)H. Lesser and Sons
H. Lesser and Sons produces a very sophisticated, old world quality and style of fabric for the man of resolve in all of us.
read more (1722 words)My Birthday Suit: Ordering a bespoke suit from Tokyo's prestigious Ginza Tailor
Thursday, March 8th 2007, my birthday, was the day I chose to treat myself to my first ever bespoke suit. It also happened to coincide with the first day of a four day sale on spring and summer fabrics at Ginza Tailor, one of Japan’s most reputed bespoke tailoring establishments…
read more (2026 words)Acorn Shirt Fabrics
Acorn Fabrics make a full range of cotton materials for shirts that the English find compelling. This is a review of the reasons behind this phenomenon with highlights about some of their more sought after selections.
read more (3681 words)Harrisons of Edinburgh: Cloth of distinction
Cloth both for the second estate traditionalist and for the modern man of manners. An elite cloth merchant that bridges the gap between the old world and the new one.
read more (2223 words)Edward Green shoes: True heart, true friend to the dandy…
This is an essay about the Edward Green shoe aesthetic for men of style. It addresses why they are appropriate both for jacket and tie dressing specifically and the western aesthetic generally. It includes a selection of photographs both from their ready-to-wear range and their made-to-order service.
read more (2640 words)Trafalgar Limited Edition Braces: Support your local Brace manufacturer.
Set yourself apart from the herd by wearing a rare but acceptable version of male decor in the form of silk suspenders woven in artistic colors and patterns. Each pattern made up in limited quantities of one thousand at a time.
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