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.

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.

Review: the Bryceland’s & Co. towel shirt

April 11, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

Bryceland's and Co Towelling shirt review

A summary of thoughts on my Bryceland’s & Co towel shirt in brown.

70 years of history: a 1952 Australian Army officer’s greatcoat

March 17, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

vintage 1950s Australian Army officer greatcoat bridge coat

Delving into the history of an army officer’s greatcoat I recently found at a vintage store.

Five ways to style a black linen suit

February 12, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Ways to style a black linen suit - tailored suits sartorial inspiration

Looking for a fun way to wear tailoring during summer? A black linen suit may be just what you need.

Is there a future for non-iron fabrics?

January 18, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

How to spot luxury cloth - super numbers mean nothing!

Crease resistance is a consumer demand that’s here to stay. Thankfully, industry innovators are finding ways to achieve it without harmful chemicals or compromising the wearing experience.