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Let’s get to work

January 15, 2012

As you’ve probably noticed, things have been rather quiet on this site lately. Much of December was taken up by preparing for and then moving house, plus work has been keeping me busy. Anyway, from this week onwards I hope to be able to dedicate some more time to MtM. Expect a few more Tokyo-related posts [...]

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Neckties for the new year

January 8, 2012

2012 is upon us, which means it’s time to pick up on a few bargains in the January sales. Some rather hefty non-clothing expenses means my budget is limited this time round, so I’ve been drawn to relatively small and inexpensive items: neckties. The great thing about neckties is that they take up little wardrobe [...]

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Proper winter boots

November 15, 2011

You should expect your boots to get soaked, muddy and thoroughly beaten up during the winter months. Few put up with this kind of abuse better, or more stylishly, than a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers.

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An interview with Richard Harvie of Harvie and Hudson

October 25, 2011

In days gone by Jermyn Street, the traditional heart of Britain’s shirt industry, was full of family-owned shirtmakers. Now just one, Harvie & Hudson, remains. We caught up with Richard Harvie, grandson of co-founder Thomas Harvie and current day-to-day manager of the 77 Jermyn Street store, to discuss all things shirt-related. 1) It always struck [...]

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Men of the Cloth needs your help

September 25, 2011

Documentary films are a particular favourite genre of mine, and Men of the Cloth, a film currently in post-production, will be of particular interest to readers of this here blog as well. It follows the fortunes of three Italian master tailors who, in the twilight of their careers, reflect on their lives and work in the face [...]

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Plaid ties for autumn

September 21, 2011

Plaid ties in warm colours, especially ones that have a bit of texture to them, are ideal for the colder months of autumn. (Tie by Banana Republic)  

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Tricker’s Newbury with Dainite rubber soles

September 10, 2011

My first pair of Tricker’s arrived last week. I bought them from a Halifax-based outfit called Pediwear, and was very impressed with their service. Shipping to Japan was fast (about a week), free and reliable; and the total cost – import duties included – was much less than buying at full retail from a Japanese [...]

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Looking for a new briefcase

September 4, 2011

The search for a new briefcase has begun. At present I’m using a black nylon Porter briefcase. It’s lasted a good six years but is getting increasingly tatty around the edges. My next one should be leather, dark brown in colour and able to put up with at least ten years’ worth of daily use. [...]

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Read’s Clothing Project

August 20, 2011

New clothing label Read’s Clothing Project has come up with a rather nice way of making us look good and feel better about ourselves in more ways than one: for every item of theirs that you buy R.C.P. will donate a book to a child in Africa. Here’s a selection of some of the best [...]

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The dress shoe collection

August 20, 2011

My dress shoe collection is far from big, nor was it expensive to put together, but it’s served me very well over the past couple of years. These three shoes have coped admirably with most situations, including apocalyptic downpours and abominable heat, with little noticeable wear and tear. (Black calf leather Oxfords by Charles Tyrwhitt) [...]

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