As I have mentioned before, the last few weeks have seen a slew of fashion shows and events, and the onslaught of yet another season's trends and particulars. But, oddly, one of the things making a statement these last few fashion cycles is the notion of the "heritage brand." Maybe I'm being persnickety, in fact I'm quite sure I am, but this seems a bit dubious and I wish to pick it apart, if for nothing but self-satisfaction. Right from the … [Read more...]
If you told someone you were wearing a cream waistcoat, nine times out of ten they’d ask you whose wedding you were attending; the very idea of a gentleman wearing a significant expanse of cream is closely connected to nuptials. Search for ‘cream waistcoat’ on Google Images and you are confronted with shiny wedding-hire items of questionable taste: my idea of a cream waistcoat is something altogether different. I have fond memories of … [Read more...]
It takes a lot to get me out from behind the camera; but a beautiful pair of shoes will do it. The shoes in question are the Herring Fencote, a tan calf leather and blue suede spectator that appeals to my dandy side. I recently took delivery of these wonderful shoes, and with them came Adrian Herring and his charming business partner, web designer come photographer Jason. You may remember that in my recent interview with Adrian I mentioned … [Read more...]
Some readers may recall my previous complaints about the low rise of today's commercially available trousers. They look terrible with a waistcoat. They make a man's legs look short. They are unflattering to any man who has a paunch around his middle. Last month I took my complaint to my local gentleman's shop. The suggestion was made that I order a pair of trousers from the Corbin Trouser Company (link: www.corbintrousers.com] in Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]
I have been in a bit of a baggage frenzy recently. Most of the things that have been arresting my attention have been bag related; suitcases, holdalls, camera bags – all the carrying accessories of travelling gentlemen. I have been discovering a wide variety of interesting and appealing bags – though some of these are downright silly (belt pouch anyone?) – and have been fantasising about amassing a collection of sturdy and stylish luggage. … [Read more...]
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