We are well and truly embedded in our new shop. Patterns, shears, straight edges and all the caboodle are strewn about our boards, draws and shelves. All the confusing technology of broadband, card machines and the tangled wires that seem to multiply overnight, are kept...
The torrential rain came down on Manhattan this morning, and more is expected! However, the rain paused just long enough for a quick photo! Here is Steven in a black mohair suit. Mohair! In the Rain! Yes, Steven is asking for trouble! Mohair is notorious for...
Earlier this year Steven lent a three piece suit to The museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. ( F.I.T ) It has been beautifully displayed, hiding the damages of moths and general aging. http://www.fitnyc.edu/13666.asp The suit is from 1935 and actually made by Anderson and Sheppard. When Steven worked...
With this pink and blue windowpane jacketing from the Sunbeam range by Harrisons of Edinburgh, you can do only one thing. Enjoy yourself! http://www.harrisonsofedinburgh.com/ This fabulous colour is so playful, everyone who sees it stops what they are doing, glance again and then smile. This cloth is...
Here are some of the suit fittings we are trying on this trip, and Steven wearing his new Foster and Son slippers....
....Are not to be found in a little red book, but can be found in the following blog written by Ville Raivio. It is Finland's sole forum dedicated to tailored menswear, and as I was in a hurry, I gave a very frank interview. Now...
.. certainly not the weather in London, and probably not in New York, which is where I am flying to on Saturday, but I am taking with me some cloths that I think are very hot. They are a Pure finest Cashmere and 2 Super...
.....when everyone wants my opinion on it. I am too young to remember the comic and obviously too young for when Dandies came to notice in the 19th Century for their individual and often eye catching manner of dressing, but in the last 2 weeks...