So my wife and I were leading a function with 30 or so folk, mostly married couples, which began with wine and nibbles. The room was full… Read more “Handling a Red Wine Spill (on your favourite Blazer)”
Month: October 2013
Awesome Cargo Cords
I was paid a compliment the other day. This in itself was not uncommon. I often get simple compliments: nice shoes, cool tie, love the braces, etc. … Read more “Awesome Cargo Cords”
Flat Front or Pleated Trousers?
Flat front trousers are very much in vogue at the moment, and have been for some years now. There are good reasons for this. Flat fronted trousers… Read more “Flat Front or Pleated Trousers?”
Raincoats
Now that autumn is upon us, those who live in the northern hemisphere need to be prepared for rain. Now you could, of course, simply get an… Read more “Raincoats”
Good News for Braces Wearers
I am a huge fan of braces. (If you are not a Brit and feel a bit confused by that statement braces are also known as suspenders… Read more “Good News for Braces Wearers”
5-Year Project Complete (but there’s still stuff I want)
I’m in year 6 of my 5-year project to build a Gentleman’s wardrobe. I started the project in January 2008 and ‘completed’ it 5 years later in… Read more “5-Year Project Complete (but there’s still stuff I want)”
Fossil Watches
Over the last few weeks I’ve been obsessing about watches. I have a number of watches in my collection, 4 to be precise. 1 casual and 3… Read more “Fossil Watches”
Shoes for Autumn Rains
I remember my first pair of shoes with leather soles. They were a great pair of penny loafers from Next. I had just completed 4 years as… Read more “Shoes for Autumn Rains”
Only Buy if It’s Fabulous
I’ve been developing a new motto: only buy if it’s fabulous. Here’s why. I am a self confessed collector of fine things, especially fine clothing. Having spent… Read more “Only Buy if It’s Fabulous”
A New Jermyn Street Flagship Store for T M Lewin
Last week whilst visiting Jermyn Street I had a chance to pop into T M Lewin’s newly renovated flagship menswear store. T M Lewin is making a… Read more “A New Jermyn Street Flagship Store for T M Lewin”