Inspiration

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Dreaming of spring

February 23, 2012

There may be another month or two of nasty weather ahead, but I’m already looking forward to spring and life without my trusty navy wool overcoat. My Baracuta G4 (above) has been languishing in the back of the wardrobe for far too long. Ginza on a Saturday afternoon: Top Siders in the park: Marunouchi: A.P.C. [...]

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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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“Talk me through your stance”

August 17, 2011

Stylist and frequent FT contributor Thomas Stubbs has quite a decent selection of “Talk me through your stance” videos on Vimeo. Essentially, he collars chaps from the world of men’s fashion and tailoring and asks them to explain the clothes that they’re wearing. One of my favourites is this interview with Edward Sexton, former master [...]

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

July 3, 2011

Few engineers can claim to have changed the way we make and build things, but Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of them. Portsmouth-born Brunel, like his father, was a natural engineer, and after serving his apprenticeship in France he returned to Britain to work on his first major project, the Thames Tunnel. The Thames Tunnel [...]

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Pocket square placement

May 22, 2011

The mere act of placing a pocket square in your top pocket is somewhat dandyish; having it perfectly straight and mathematically aligned – in the TV fold style – is simply too perfect for my liking. For all but the most formal of occasions I like my pocket square to look more like an afterthought [...]

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Nailing that summer look

May 11, 2011

A navy blazer, crisp white shirt, beige chinos, cornflower-blue repp tie and (of course) loafers sans socks make for a fantastic summer ensemble. The biggest trick to pulling it off, as always, is to be both comfortable and confident in your clothing. Something that is ably demonstrated here by Jude Law in The Talented Mr Ripley.

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The Style Forum

April 21, 2011

If you’re looking for some sartorial inspiration from a bunch of well-dressed chaps you should take a look through the Style Forum archives. There’s one thread, called “What Are You Wearing Right Now?“, that’s especially interesting. It does exactly what the name suggests:

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English cycling club, circa 1910

November 22, 2010

The young gents of Brotton Cycling Club, circa 1910. (Photo: The East Cleveland Image Archive and Julie Riddiough)

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Sunday best

November 21, 2010

When was the last time you saw a group of gents that looked this smart? (Photo: The East Cleveland Image Archive)

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Three Days of the Condor: a film with style

October 20, 2010

Last weekend I was flicking through TV channels (as you do) and happened to stumble across the beginning of Three Days of the Condor, a 1975 spy thriller starring Robert Redford and Max von Sydow. After watching it for five minutes I was absolutely hooked. It’s like a proto Bourne Identity, only with bags more style. [...]

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