We got our first taste of warmer weather mid way through the month, and it’s been a rollercoaster ever since. We had days that hit above 20 degrees Celsius, and a few days that hovered around 0… Gotta love spring. What I wore was sometimes based on the weather, and sometimes in direct contradiction. Here …
Of course, I have my perennial favourites like Spier & Mackay, Cavour and Kent Wang who continue to offer great value and a broad selection of really cool pieces. In this post, I wanted to explore some of the menswear brands you might not be entirely familiar with, but should be. To build this list, …
Putting together an outfit using red (or burgundy) and brown can be a challenge. Like many challenging things, when you get it right the effort is worth it. There is something about this combination of colours that really resonates with me. It may not feel intuitive pulling off a true red and brown combo – …
I had a lot of fun combing through this season’s new releases and putting together some outfits in this post. Armchair quarterbacking in a way, but for tailored clothing. Since Cavour is a great shop, run by enthusiasts, they’ve curated a broad range of excellent products – Canali, 100 Hands, Edward Green and Ring Jacket …
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links which can generate a commission if you click through and make a purchase. It’s that special time of year when the new arrivals at Spier and Mackay start releasing, and we all panic about securing our own piece of fire from everything they are bringing for the season. Speculation …
Disclaimer: These Cavour sport coats were provided at no cost to me in exchange for some photography for Instagram, and I’ve decided to write about them. You may have seen Cavour around here before. That’s because I’ve written about their ties (awesome) and their loafers (beautiful). Now I have the chance to write about their …
Google “mid grey trousers”. You’ll find lots of great articles that extol the virtues of mid grey (flannel especially) trousers. I agree with most of them. Mid grey is the ubiquitous choice when it comes to the basics of wearing odd jacket and trousers combinations. There’s good reason – it’s really, really difficult to screw …
Time Flies… It’s actually been almost sixteen months since I last wrote up a “What I Wore” post – here’s October 2019. One of the main reasons I started this blog was to have a journal of sorts where I could record thoughts about outfits I’d worn, and reflect on them. I think I need …
Disclaimer: This Kent Wang MTM sport coat was made for me at no cost, in exchange for an honest review of the process and final product. Beginning with a handmade white linen pocket square that seemed to be too difficult to find at a reasonable price thirteen years ago, Kent Wang has grown into a …
