Three good, three bad
I don’t often write negative things about brands. There are so many great things to write about, and I generally prefer to simply not cover them than write something negative. Perhaps, as Spanish readers suggested at a seminar in Madrid las...
Three good, three bad
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Hi Simon, I've just picked up a black Turnball & Asser DB tuxedo jacket in a charity shop for an absolute snip! Looks like it was made bespoke but never worn. Fits me lime a glove! Problem I have now though of course...
How to buy good-value clothes
Dear Simon, I’ve been reading Permanent Style for many years now, but recently went scurrying back through older posts for advice. Having decided I should go straight to the source, I write to you today. In the last few months I’ve fo...
How to buy good-value clothes
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It is rather sad to see TM Lewin go from our city high streets as of late but apparently continuing online....
Interview: Developing a love for clothes 2
The second part of an interview with Olly Watkins, adventurer on the choppy seas of style. ( First part here.) What’s your favourite accessory right now? It’s a toss up between the shoes I am wearing, a new pair of brown Derbys from Barke...
Interview: Developing a love for clothes 2
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Der Mr. Crompton, My question is: can you offer some advice on traveling and packing for traveling and extended holidays? I will be on a 10 week holiday in Western Europe this late summer-fall. I am at a loss as to how m...
Interview: Developing a love for clothes
My colleague Olly Watkins has become more and more interested in traditional menswear and permanent style in recent years. His journey, and the lessons he has learnt along the way, provide interesting perspective for new devotees to permanent style. ...
Interview: Developing a love for clothes
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really loving this site.. only found it last night, and already i've ordered some Gammarelli socks, and had my burgundy cords taken up at my local tailor. Its an addictive game this!! In the process myself of building a ...
Reader question: Reiss and made to measure
Thientai: I live in London and never have a chance to get a proper suit. With a tight budget, I can’t afford bespoke, but am quite interested in made-to-measure etc. The other choice is of course, off the peg. So I browse high street stores a l...
Reader question: Reiss and made to measure
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Hi guys, again apologies I know this is an old post but does anyone know anything about or have any experience of Edit Suits MTM. I've not found much on them....
Final review: A Suit That Fits
When you collect your new suit from A Suit That Fits, five to six weeks after the fitting, the staff suggests a thorough examination of the fit. But I have always found that impossible to know until it has been worn on three or four different occasio...
Final review: A Suit That Fits
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Mark - I had same problems as you trying to get a full refund but I just persisted and ended up speaking to the MD Daniel 020 3355 3560. After a phone call when he wanted to start the whole process again he finally agree...
That 10-inch drop in full
Readers may appreciate this image of my colleague’s first outing in his tuxedo from A Suit That Fits. As reported previously, the biggest advantage of bespoke for of man of these proportions is that the drop from chest to waist (46 to 36 in...
That 10-inch drop in full
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I know this was quite a while ago, but I'm also in a similar situation: looking for the impossible of the rack (42/32). That is quite the powerful silhouette!!...
Review: A Suit That Fits 2
I was a little anxious today, going with my colleague to pick up his suit from A Suit That Fits. Knowing I was going to review the result; knowing that they knew I was going to review the result. Overall, though, the impression was very positive. Muc...
Review: A Suit That Fits 2
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If the dinner jacket illustrated is the item in question, shouldn't the tailor have pointed out that dinner jackets do not traditionally come with flaps on the pockets? Dressing well can be a minefield and an advantage o...
Behind the scenes: A Suit That Fits
It is always rewarding to get a look behind the scenes of a company. Nothing beats it for an insight into the philosophy, working practices and dedication to detail present in the production process. I was fortunate enough to peek behind the scenes a...
Behind the scenes: A Suit That Fits
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6 Guest Comments » 1. Simon, I’m incredibly jealous of you. I’ve always loved the thought of sculpting a gorgeous suit out of stunning materials, and you’ve managed to see it all going on for real. Can’t wait to...
