A fortnight ago, a meeting in the South West meant that I had a little over an hour to burn waiting for a train in London. As… Read more “Visiting Jermyn Street”
Tag: Hilditch & Key
Shirt Wars Episode 1: Who Makes the Best Shirt? @TMLewin v @HawesandCurtis v @Thomas_Pink v @CTShirts
For those at the very top of the shirt food chain there is a debate that rages on as to who makes the best shirt in the… Read more “Shirt Wars Episode 1: Who Makes the Best Shirt? @TMLewin v @HawesandCurtis v @Thomas_Pink v @CTShirts”
Bates Hatters
My visit to Bates was the highlight of a recent visit to Jermyn Street in London. For those not in the know, Bates is a division of… Read more “Bates Hatters”
Bursting into Colour for Spring
All of a sudden Spring has arrived; at least in Britain. If you are reading this in some parts of Canada you may not agree, as I… Read more “Bursting into Colour for Spring”
Bring Back Power Dressing?
Remember Power Dressing? It was a 1980s affectation. The idea was that both women and men dressed in particular ways to demonstrate their power, in particular in the working environment. For… Read more “Bring Back Power Dressing?”
The Winchester Shirt
I am a big fan of the Winchester shirt. If you are not familiar with the name it describes a coloured shirt with contrasting white collar and… Read more “The Winchester Shirt”
How Many Shirts Does a Man Need?
The question of how many shirts is a significant one. If you’re like me you’ll want loads. That’s because I am slightly addicted to shirts. I’m just… Read more “How Many Shirts Does a Man Need?”
Collar Styles
Shirt collars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Perhaps the most varied range of collars I’ve seen is at T M Lewin, who offer… Read more “Collar Styles”
In Defence of the Breast Pocket
The breast pocket is under attack. It used to be the case that if you buy shirts from Department stores you wouldn’t notice this but if you… Read more “In Defence of the Breast Pocket”
(Cool) Cat in a Hat
Have you seen the film Adjustment Bureau? If so you may remember that the shadowy agents of the bureau all wear hats (and suits). Their hats allow… Read more “(Cool) Cat in a Hat”