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Wurkin Stiffs – Collar Stay Review

Wurkin Stiffs – Collar Stay Review

by on May 11, 2012

One of our very first articles looked at collar stiffeners, which are also known as collar stays or collar bones. Today, [more…]

Fashion Illustrations in 1930′s Ads

Fashion Illustrations in 1930′s Ads

by on May 7, 2012

Many of our readers have an affinity to 1930's fashion illustrations from artists such as L. Fellows or Leslie Saalburg, and while we mostly discuss editorial pictures, [more…]

Save Savile Row Protest – Give Three Piece a Chance

Save Savile Row Protest – Give Three Piece a Chance

by on April 27, 2012

Not long ago, Abercrombie & Fitch announced their intention to expand their presence on Savile Row, the heart and home of British bespoke tailoring for the last 200 years. [more…]

Arthur Hastings’ Clothes in Agatha Christie’s Poirot

Arthur Hastings’ Clothes in Agatha Christie’s Poirot

by on April 25, 2012

Last year, we began a series about Hercule Poirot and his clothes. Today, we would like to continue the series with a portrait of Captain Arthur Hastings [more…]

Oxxford Clothes Chicago – Factory Visit

Oxxford Clothes Chicago – Factory Visit

by on April 23, 2012

Always Be Faithful to Quality - that's the motto you will see all over at the Oxxford Clothes factory in Chicago. And it is true, they are one of the very few large scale tailoring [more…]

The Gentleman’s Slipper by Fiona Dreesmann – Book Review

The Gentleman’s Slipper by Fiona Dreesmann – Book Review

by on April 19, 2012

Recently, I was introduced to the book The Gentleman's Slipper by Fiona Dreesmann, who is the founder of My Slippers, [more…]