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The British Invasion

October 30, 2017

The British Invasion

I got back from London recently, and my luggage was heavy with treasures I’d found for the Put This On…

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An Embarassment of Cufflinks

October 26, 2016

An Embarassment Of Cufflinks

I recently took a trip to the United Kingdom – London, England to be specific. My goal in so doing…

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Incredible embroidered silk nightcap

March 5, 2014

Incredible Embroidered Silk Nightcap

This incredible embroidered silk nightcap was worn by an Englishman in the middle of the 16th century. According to the…

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Every 25 years

November 12, 2012

Every 25 Years

““Every 25 years I seem to come back in fashion.” – Prince Charles on the vagaries of fashion and the…

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North Sea Clothing

October 1, 2012

North Sea Clothing

North Sea Clothing makes their things the way I like my things made: simple and good. Their designs are simple…

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Put This On Season Two, Episode 3: (New) Traditions

June 19, 2012

Put This On Season Two, Episode 3: (New) Traditions

Put This On, a web series about dressing like a grownup, visits London, where we examine how traditions are being…

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Are These The Costumed Heroes Of Savile Row?

April 25, 2012

Are These The Costumed Heroes Of Savile Row?

I was going to let it pass without comment, but since I’ve received a thousand million bajillion emails and tweets…

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Edward Green is holding a factory sale

October 13, 2011

Edward Green Is Holding A Factory Sale

For those of you in the UK, Edward Green is holding a Factory Sale on Saturday. Please be advised that…

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Vintage uniform posters from the Royal Mail

September 7, 2011

Vintage Uniform Posters From The Royal Mail

via Retronaut (thanks Greg & Kyle)

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“The Teddy Boys of The Edwardian Draper Society.” It’s

August 25, 2011

“The Teddy Boys Of The Edwardian Draper Society.” It’s

http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?showShareButtons=true&docId=-5494176598877188877%3A1463000%3A1230000&hl=en Photographer Bruce Weber talks in 2001 with Charlie Rose about in his short film “The Teddy Boys of The…

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Photo essay: England's last oak tannery (BBC)

August 12, 2011

Photo Essay: England’s Last Oak Tannery (BBC)

Photo essay: England’s last oak tannery (BBC)

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Steven Merchant meets up with Ronnie Corbett

August 11, 2011

Steven Merchant Meets Up With Ronnie Corbett

The very funny Steven Merchant, co-creator of The Office, meets up with comedy legend Ronnie Corbett of The Two Ronnies…

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Q and Answer: How To Get the Stink Out of a Barbour Jacket

August 4, 2011

Q And Answer: How To Get The Stink Out Of A Barbour Jacket

Warren asks: I bought a Barbour jacket on ebay a while back, and unfortunately it’s got a musty smell.  I’ve…

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The Perfect Suit

July 19, 2011

The Perfect Suit

http://vimeo.com/26191974 Last night I watched the BBC documentary “The Perfect Suit.” It’s a breezy history of the men’s lounge suit….

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The Chap is reporting that Doctor Who will be wearing… wait for it… Chinese tweed

July 3, 2011

The Chap Is Reporting That Doctor Who Will Be Wearing… Wait For It… Chinese Tweed

The Chap is reporting that Doctor Who will be wearing… wait for it… Chinese tweed. Apparently the costumers have sourced…

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