overcoat
During my last trip to Naples, Giancarlo Maresca and the young Neapolitans introduced me to their peer and friend Enzo Carfora. After school he started an apprenticeship as a bespoke tailor [more…]
In the past, I have always provided some coverage of Pitti Uomo in Florence - the semi-annual tradeshow which has now evolved into a catwalk for the well dressed, over dressed & male peacocks of the fashion world. [more…]
In the new year, we are continuing our overcoat series with in-depth look at the hard-wearing Duffle coat. We'll outline its history, details, how to wear it, and how to buy the best Duffle coat for you. [more…]
Today, I would like to continue our overcoat series with the iconic Peacoat - also referred to as Pea Coat - by explaining the history of this utterly classic garment, its developments in the UK, the US [more…]
Overcoats and topcoats have always of great interest to me, and unfortunately, in recent years, knowledge of these great pieces of outerwear has vanished and the number of available styles has been reduced. [more…]
Just the other day, the 3rd season of the excellent British period drama Downton Abbey kicked off in the UK , and once again, [more…]
