The suede overshirt (or shirt-jacket, or shacket)
I have this image in my mind. Of a man meeting a good friend for brunch on a Sunday morning. A man that dresses as I want to: considered and tasteful, not showy or sloppy. He's looking forward to a coffee. He carries a newspaper under his arm in ca...
The suede overshirt (or shirt-jacket, or shacket)
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I measure a size 39, normally take a 40, and bought a medium. It does say so in the comments above by the way - I know there's a lot of them, but if you do a 'Find in page' search for the word 'size' or something, you'd ...
Adding interest to a navy blazer and grey trousers
We used to do a lot of posts called ‘ Reader questions’. Someone asked recently what happened to them. Well, we still do them - it’s just that the site is now so big that posts normally reflect a half dozen readers asking similar ...
Adding interest to a navy blazer and grey trousers
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Yes I think so, on both counts...
Postcard from Milan
When I was young, my family used to play a game on holiday. The question for all of us was: what can you see that tells you you’re in a different country? It could be the types of trees, the style of road signs, the way people gesticulate. It ...
Postcard from Milan
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Quite a burden! But one I'll certainly enjoy trying to carry, if nothing else. Who are the younger Roman tailors by the way? It would be good to get their names out there and help. I have found among the Milanese and Rom...
Milan: A sartorial city guide
Milan is the centre of the men’s fashion industry, yet as far as style is concerned, there are surprisingly few shops worth visiting. Via Montenapoleone, Via Della Spiga and the roads that run between them are all pleasant places to stroll. ...
Milan: A sartorial city guide
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Hi Simon, Great post! I visited the top three shops recommended on this list recently. Thank you for sharing your insights. Great experience at Bardelli and Tincati. Al Bazar regrettably seem to have the rudest staff I h...
Al Bazar, Milan – a style all its own
I’ve known Lino Ieluzzi, the proprietor of Al Bazar in Milan, for a few years now and always admired his style. I wouldn’t wear it; I wouldn’t recommend it; but it is unique, personal and consistent. The worst thing about so-called ...
Al Bazar, Milan – a style all its own
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Thank you Simon!...
Long-sleeved polos for summer
It’s depressing to see what men wear on hot days. Baggy shorts, ill-fitting polo shirts and logo-plastered T-shirts. But then it’s also hard to find smart, tailored clothes suitable for high temperatures. One often overlooked option is a ...
Long-sleeved polos for summer
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They can look great underneath other things sometimes, but on their own I think they'll always look quite casual? The collar does make quite a difference...
Milan’s idiosyncratic Al Bazar
Al Bazar is not Milan style; but it is a standout destination for classic menswear in Milan. Milanese residents get frustrated at times that Al Bazar is the most famous menswear shop for foreign fans of classic tailoring. Its unique persona – l...
Milan’s idiosyncratic Al Bazar
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A tour around Milan
As anyone who has been fortunate enough to visit Milan will tell you, the city is not all fashion. There are several old and new stores worth the visit for those interested in classic menswear. By reputation, the city’s three stand-out establis...
A tour around Milan
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I'm afraid I don't know Turin well enough. Sorry...
