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We Got It For Free: Anderson & Sheppard’s <em>A Style is Born</em>

October 27, 2011

We Got It For Free: Anderson & Sheppard’s A Style Is Born

Anderson & Sheppard’s new book, A Style is Born, is being released today. The 296-page volume is special in that…

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The importance of good shoes

October 26, 2011

The Importance Of Good Shoes

If you’re smartening up your wardrobe and have £1,000 to spend, think about putting two thirds of that on a…

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How to Soften Wool

October 26, 2011

How To Soften Wool

If you happen to have any wool knits that feel too itchy to wear, try this simple solution: Fill a…

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Gilt has a wool/ cashmere blend scarf in that burnt orange color

October 25, 2011

Gilt Has A Wool/ Cashmere Blend Scarf In That Burnt Orange Color

Gilt has a wool/ cashmere blend scarf in that burnt orange color I talked about last week. I think it…

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This is Isaiah Berlin in an Anderson & Sheppard suit

October 24, 2011

This Is Isaiah Berlin In An Anderson & Sheppard Suit

This is Isaiah Berlin in an Anderson & Sheppard suit. As an academic and a menswear enthusiast, this gives me…

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Saint Crispin’s Day

October 24, 2011

Saint Crispin’s Day

Tomorrow, October 25th, is Saint Crispin’s Day. Many people are familiar with the day from Shakespeare’s play, Henry V, where…

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The minute a man is overdressed, he is badly dressed.

October 21, 2011

The Minute A Man Is Overdressed, He Is Badly Dressed.

The minute a man is overdressed, he is badly dressed. Charles Bryant, Anderson & Sheppard’s managing director in the ‘60s…

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One must know the rules first, even if you are going to break them.

October 20, 2011

One Must Know The Rules First, Even If You Are Going To Break Them.

One must know the rules first, even if you are going to break them. Your pocket square should never match…

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Ochre, Burnt Orange, Rust, and Camel

October 20, 2011

Ochre, Burnt Orange, Rust, And Camel

It’s easy to wear color in the summer, but it takes a bit of thinking to do it in the…

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Scrimp, Save, and Shop Slowly

October 19, 2011

Scrimp, Save, And Shop Slowly

In the past week, I’ve been reading The Craftsman by Richard Sennett, a wonderful book that Bruce Boyer recommended to me…

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Here’s a tip

October 18, 2011

Here’s A Tip

Try doing your shoe shopping after 3pm. Feet swell after a bit of walking, so by trying on shoes in…

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We Got It For Free: Kent Wang’s Rugby

October 17, 2011

We Got It For Free: Kent Wang’s Rugby

Rugbys can be to fall what polos are to summer. I’ve been looking for a good one for a while…

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Blizzards of Tweed

October 15, 2011

Blizzards Of Tweed

From Glen Baxter’s Blizzards of Tweed.

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Getting a Good Comb

October 13, 2011

Getting A Good Comb

Most men these days buy their combs at drug stores, usually for about a dollar. The problem with cheap combs…

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Plackets and Pockets: Know the Details

October 12, 2011

Plackets And Pockets: Know The Details

For classic men’s style, expressions are often in the tiniest of tiny details. Closed eyelets on shoes express formality, cuffs…

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