Documentaries

Pierre Arpels Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels

Pierre Arpels Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels

by on October 11, 2012

Recently, we were honored and excited to be contacted by the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels asking to post a video about the Pierre Arpels watch. On average, we receive 5 or 6 such notes per day, which we usually [more…]

Seersucker Guide – The Fabric, The Suits & Its Origins

Seersucker Guide – The Fabric, The Suits & Its Origins

by on July 2, 2012

In the US, one of the most characteristic summer fabrics is definitely Seersucker.  Used for slacks, jackets and suits, [more…]

Jacket Sleeves With Cuffs

Jacket Sleeves With Cuffs

by on June 4, 2012

The other day, I watched the film A Jubilee Tribute To The Queen by the Prince of Wales - a one hour film by Prince Charles for his mother. [more…]

Homburg Hat – Past, Present & Future

Homburg Hat – Past, Present & Future

by on May 17, 2012

Generally, most people do not know exactly what a Homburg hat is, and even the hat-wearing set may only know a few tidbits about the hat made  famous by Edward VII. [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…]

Cordovan Leather from Horween

Cordovan Leather from Horween

by on April 6, 2012

Recently, we provided some insights to the Chicago based leather tannery Horween. [more…]