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Vass shoes
I came across this comprehensive Flickr photo collection of Vass shoes by an enthusiast and seller of said shoes. He also has a pictorial comparison of the K, U and F lasts. As you can readily tell...
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Richard Anderson RTW Autumn/Winter 2012
The folks at Savile Row tailor Richard Anderson recently sent me photos of their upcoming autumn/winter RTW collection. The RTW line is designed in England and manufactured in Italy.In general, these...
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MAN SS 2012's NYC show
Officine Generale cotton jacketBo necktiesPiola shoesThe Jante Law briefcaseCanvas holdall by Creep
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A visit to Allen-Edmonds' Shoe Bank
I had the opportunity to visit iconic American shoemaker Allen-Edmonds' corporate-owned Shoe Bank in Port Washington just north of Milwaukee. The Shoe Bank is attached to the AE factory as well as...
View ArticleUpdate on Sleevehead's Guide to Sicilian Tailors
I'm pleased to say that my guidebook is finally available in paperback on Amazon.com.Alternatively, you can buy the same paperback edition on Lulu.com or as an e-book (see links to the right). While...
View ArticleChicago style for the fall
Edmund Paszylk of menswear retailer George Greene in Chicago talks about three different looks for the fall. If you are relatively open-minded or flexible about what you can wear at work, take a look...
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Toronto hatmaker: Stephen Temkin
I wrote about Stephen almost 2 years ago and finally met him in person earlier this summer in Toronto. He kindly walked me through the well-thought out setup for his bespoke hatmaking operation. Enjoy...
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Arrigo alpaca topcoat
This is an alpaca Ulster-style topcoat which is being made by Messina tailor Arrigo, whom I describe in my guide to Sicilian tailors. Alpaca should probably not be your first choice in topcoating...
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Palmisciano sports jacket
I recently picked up a sports jacket made by Sicilian tailor Palmisciano, based in Catania, whom I write about in my guide to Sicilian tailors. The cloth is a Super 150s Drapers jacketing.
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Henry Tomkins customized grip bag
I recently received a customized version of the Henry Tomkins grip bag. Mr. Tomkins is an English leather goods craftsman based in Devon, England. The original grip bag is shown below: The version I...
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Herring shoes: Kirkdale boots
I recently received a pair of Chelsea boots from UK-based Herring Shoes. These are called the Kirkdale boots and are made by Cheaney on the 175 last featuring Dainite soles and veldtschoen...
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Cappelleria Vitali
Earlier this year I strolled by Cappelleria Vitali, a hat store in the resort town of Rimini.
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Bonfanti's shuttle looms
Below is a short clip of Bonfanti's Omita shuttle loom which are nearly 50 years old. Keep in mind many looms these days are shuttleless which are designed for much faster production (and hence lower...
View ArticleThe ubiquitous trenchcoat and the ultimate hold-all
Casablanca is probably the first film that comes to mind when one of thinks of trenchcoats, in particular the final scene with Bogart and Bergman. But Le Cercle Rouge (Red Circle) beats it in terms of...
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Noel Coward exhibition
Very few individuals are multi-generationally stylish. These are individuals who remain firmly on center stage over time and continue to maintain a stylistic influence across decades and...
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Florsheim by Duckie Brown SS 2013
I recently attended a spring/summer 2013 preview of Florsheim by Duckie Brown, which are very affordably priced shoes. I met Steve and Dan, the designers behind Duckie Brown, and they shared a bit of...
View ArticleIvy League exhibition
If you missed the Ivy League symposium back in November or the special tours with curator Patricia Mears and Richard Press, you can still virtually walk through the exhibition with them in the video...
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English soles, Hawaiian sidewalks
Happy new year! It was a busy Christmas day last week when I stopped by the new flagship Leather Soul shop in Honolulu. LS is quite possibly the most comprehensive, high end men's shoe store in the US.
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