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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.

Concluding the search for a blue denim western shirt – I made my own

May 11, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.
Designing a made to measure denim sawtooth western shirt - Beg Your Pardon

I designed my own western shirt. See the prototype, and how I’ve been wearing it.

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My watch collection: 1950s Pobeda Red 12

May 6, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.
1955 Pobeda Red 12 soviet russian watch

A little bit about one of the favourite timepieces in my small collection.

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Christian Provenzano Patchouli Noir Fragrance Review

April 27, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.
Christian Provenzano Patchouli Noir review Australia

Review of Christian Provenzano’s Patchouli Noir, part of his (somewhat) recently released personal line.

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The cloth is “pure wool”, but it’s shit… how?

April 21, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.
How to spot luxury cloth - super numbers mean nothing!

Have you ever wondered what the science behind creating a high quality fabric is? Find out with this concise explanation.

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Adventures in suit design: Handmade brown Baird McNutt Irish Linen suit

April 15, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.
Baird McNutt Irish Linen suiting cloth design and review

An insight into the design process of my first self-designed suit, and some of the thought processes in pre and post prototype stages.

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Garrett Leight ‘Brooks’ Eyewear Review

March 29, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

About my daily frames, the Brooks model from Garrett Leight California, and how I decided upon them.

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The pros and cons of Dainite shoe soles

March 16, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.
Are Dainite soles right for you? Pros and cons

Is a Dainite sole the right choice for you? Here are a few factors to consider.

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My fun shirt Prototype (8 different striped fabrics)

March 11, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

I designed my own fun shirt, going all out with 8 different patterns. The result was fantastic!

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I turned my Drake’s fun shirt into a funner shirt

March 1, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.
Drakes Oxford Fun Shirt customised for 8 colours

My experience buying the Drake’s fun shirt, struggling to fit into the narrow cut, and adding more colours to it.

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Could overshirts and shirt jackets kill the sportcoat?

February 17, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.
Drakes London Linen Overshirt Review

Thoughts on whether the popularity of overshirts could kill off the wearing of sportcoats.

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