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A Visit to Walker Slater in Edinburgh, Scotland

August 27, 2013

A Visit To Walker Slater In Edinburgh, Scotland

While I was in Edinburgh this past week, performing in the Fringe Festival, I took the opportunity to stop by…

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Shetland Ponies in the Shetlands wearing Shetland knits.

January 23, 2013

Shetland Ponies In The Shetlands Wearing Shetland Knits.

A++. Would view again. (Thanks, Max!)

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Ghillie and Flannel

October 21, 2011

Ghillie And Flannel

ethandesu: Ghillie and Flannel This photo is a perfect illustration of the power of flannel trousers. See how pleasing the…

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A Basic Cashmere Wardrobe for Men

September 27, 2011

A Basic Cashmere Wardrobe For Men

It doesn’t get much more versatile than a simple v-neck sweater in a basic, solid color. It doesn’t get much…

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The Guardian's lovely video on Harris Tweed

June 8, 2011

The Guardian’s Lovely Video On Harris Tweed

The Guardian’s lovely video on Harris Tweed I went to Scotland as a very small child, and my mother was…

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Patrick Grant, owner of the Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons

February 9, 2011

Patrick Grant, Owner Of The Savile Row Tailor Norton & Sons

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1 PTO Pal Nick Sullivan of Esquire teams up with joins with Patrick Grant, owner of the Savile Row tailor…

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Q and Answer: What’s the Difference Between Plaid, Tartan and Madras?

February 9, 2011

Q And Answer: What’s The Difference Between Plaid, Tartan And Madras?

Michael asks: I have looked for an explanation of the difference (or relationship) between plaid, madras, and tartan. The results…

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It’s On eBay: Vintage Pringle Cashmere Sweater (42)

January 8, 2011

It’s On EBay: Vintage Pringle Cashmere Sweater (42)

I’ve said it before, but there is no better second-hand target than high-quality cashmere. If its in good shape and…

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Shetland Hand Knits: A Recommendation

December 21, 2010

Shetland Hand Knits: A Recommendation

It’s rare that I offer an out-and-out product recommendation on this blog, but I want recommend Louise Irvine and her…

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I just bought two cashmere turtlenecks on eBay

December 7, 2010

I Just Bought Two Cashmere Turtlenecks On EBay

I just bought two cashmere turtlenecks on eBay. One is gray, by Black Fleece. The other is cream, by Pringle…

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eBay user Lulabel167 is offering cashmere scarves this year

November 26, 2010

EBay User Lulabel167 Is Offering Cashmere Scarves This Year

eBay user Lulabel167 is offering cashmere scarves this year – she lists them as by a “luxury Scottish mill,” but…

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regional tartans

February 15, 2010

Regional Tartans

A few readers have emailed us to point out that those of us in the U.S. of A have our…

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It’s On Ebay - Three Pringle cashmere sweater vests

December 5, 2009

It’s On Ebay – Three Pringle Cashmere Sweater Vests

Starting at $9.99, ends Sunday

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What to look for when you’re buying cashmere

December 4, 2009

What To Look For When You’re Buying Cashmere

The Economist has an excellent summary of what to look for when you’re buying cashmere.  In the past 15 years,…

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