Author: Sam

With content features ranging from appearances on popular menswear hubs (The Rake, StyleForum, Put This On) to French perfume newsletters and university course readings, Sam is a writer, designer and enthusiast in the fields of menswear and fragrance.

A guide to Giorgio Armani men’s clothing brands and diffusion lines, vintage and contemporary

.Reading time 17 minutes.
Guide to Giorgio Armani brands and diffusion lines (Pic: Richard Gere wearing an Armani coat in American Gigolo, credit - WSJ)

A guide to the various diffusion lines and labels of Giorgio Armani. If you’ve ever wondered who makes what products for each Armani brand, which labels are worth buying and which lines should be avoided, you’re in the right place!

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Review: A Tempo Rubato V-neck sweater

.Reading time 10 minutes.
A Tempo Rubato Standard V Neck Lambswool Sweater in Verdant - Review

Rubato’s take on the V neck sweater was a hit that launched the brand into the menswear niche’s lexicon. Three years on, this core offering is as good as ever.

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Review: Private White VC tracksuit

.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.

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How to get the most out of an orphaned suit jacket

.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.

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