Review: Private White VC tracksuit

September 14, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Private White VC tracksuit review - Eden Hoodie and Crew Sweatpants

Tailored suits might be my everyday go-to, but a good tracksuit is a life essential. I recently replaced my old worn out ones with a new tracksuit from the excellent UK brand Private White V.C.; these are my thoughts on it.

How to get the most out of an orphaned suit jacket

August 23, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

How to wear an orphaned suit jacket - tailored menswear, style and fashion

Wanting to get more use out of your suit jackets, or perhaps your trousers wore out and you don’t want to let go of the jacket yet? This is how I style orphaned suit jackets, without them looking like an orphaned jacket.

Senszio online custom tailoring review: excellent results from the comfort of home

July 29, 2022.Reading time 18 minutes.

My experience with an entirely online order for a suit from Senszio, travelling tailors who nailed the fit on a beautiful suit.

SJC / Cathcart London spearpoint shirts: a rare collar at an attractive price

July 15, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

SJC Cathcart London spearpoint collar shirt review

I tried out and assessed two different spearpoint collar shirts from Cathcart London.

Reviewed: The Ariat Heritage Western R-toe boots are worth every dollar

June 16, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

Worth your while: Ariat Heritage Western R-Toe Boots review

My experience with the Ariat Heritage Western R-Toe cowboy boots, an excellent value traditional western boot.

Ralph Lauren Purple Label tailoring: is it worth it?

June 8, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Ralph Lauren Purple Label Made in Italy tailoring suits sport coats jackets review

Assessing an Italian made windowpane wool/silk/linen sport coat from the Ralph Lauren portfolio’s crown jewel, Purple Label.

Bvlgari Man in Black – a worthwhile designer fragrance that continues to shine in 2022

May 25, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Review of Bvlgari Man in Black, a popular resinous fragrance released in 2014.

Q&A: What makes tweed itchy (or not)

May 7, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

A common misconception about tweed is that it’s always scratchy; traditionally abrasive against bare skin, conventional knowledge often stipulates that tweed should only be worn as a jacket and with collared shirts lest the wearer run the gauntlet of discomfort. While many tweeds – particularly the more rustic in character – are slightly abrasive, this isn’t true for all of them.