Suit : Casual cotton from Ariston
Tie : 7 fold Grenadine by PJOHNSON
For : JHH
Casual cotton Ariston by PJohnson Tailors
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Christian Kimber of the Style Sage
Christian looking as sharp as usual.
Christian Kimber of the Style Sage.
Easily my best-dressed friend.
La Vera Sartoria Napoletana – casual navy blazer with a twist
The how to dress appropriately chart
Jamison of Howard Yount
Have ordered a number of things over the years from Howard Yount because as you can see below, Jamison has excellent taste in menswear.
Jamison of Howard Yount.
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Fine merino turtle neck sweater
Still on the hunt for the perfect turtle neck. If anyone has a good lead let me know.
Timeless
This Turtle neck fine merino sweater was sourced 5 years ago in a small boutique store in Paris, France. And as the degrees drop here in the Antipodes, 5 years on, this piece is just as relevant as it was back then.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visits his tailor
Of course you’re going to need to stand on a chair to measure a man who’s 7ft 2in tall (2.18 m).
Kareem getting tailored clothing.
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Gaziano & Girling Grosvenor
We’re excited about these new double monks strap shoes from G&G. We first set eyes on them at our trunk show last October and we knew we had to have them for our stock.
Made on the sharp square TG73 last in Midnight calfskin these babies are for rocking out in suits or jeans.
The Grosvenor is one of the newer models designed by Tony Gaziano and it will be among others on display during our upcoming trunk show April 23rd.
Check availability HERE
TG73 Last, Midnight Antique, Silver Buckles, Single Leather Soles
Gaziano & Girling Grosvenor
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Double breasted meant to be worn with a beard
Don’t I feel awkward for trimming my beard this morning.
Double breasted meant to be worn with a beard
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Wrap yourself in one of these winter warmers
As we head into winter in Melbourne, I’ve been looking to add to my winter wardrobe. One of my favourite pieces of winter wear is the scarf. They add a bit of colour in an otherwise dark and dreary environment and the feeling of a fine cashmere scarf around your neck is a winter delight along with whisky from Islay, fireplaces and taking the day off to stay in bed.
1. Shetland finish, cashmere check and plaid scarf from Drakes
2. “The Stoppard” Scarf by Alexander Olch available from Park & Bond
3. Loro Piana cashmere and silk blend plaid scarf available from Mr Porter
4. Brown glen plaid cashmere scarf from Howard Yount
5. Shrine Haberdashers lightweight plaid cashmere scarf
Time to start thinking more about layering
Love to see this with the Aussie flag on it
A mathematicians tie
Earthen tones
Many men I speak to have trouble imagining themselves in earthen tones, especially browns. The photo below is a good example of how well differing hues of a neutral tone like brown can work.
Get your work done like Henry Miller
My visit to The Armoury in Hong Kong
Earlier this year I paid a visit to the well known ‘The Armoury’ store in Hong Kong.
While I was there I had the opportunity to speak to Ethan and chose for myself two pairs of Carminas (a norwegian split toe and suede wholecut) that I will share photos of once I’ve worn them in a little. Ethan is very knowledgeable about the products in store (and sartorial matters in general) and his advice when choosing shoes was invaluable. Ethan, if you’re reading this, thank you again for your assistance.
While in store I was permitted to take a few photos which you can view below. The only other thing I can say is I am definitely looking forward to visiting Hong Kong again in the near future.
Bartending is an old and honorable trade
Saw this in the menu at the Everleigh last night and tried taking a photo but alas it was too dark, so here is the quote in good old plain text:
Bartending is an old and honorable trade. It is not a profession and I have no sympathy with those who try to make it anything but what it was. The idea of calling a bartender a professor or mixologist is nonsense.
Patrick Gavin Duffy – The Official Mixer’s Manual – 1934
Sartoria Partenopea – Fall Inspiration
Really looking forward to getting some knits and cardigans and roll-necks out of storage and back into rotation over Autumn (Fall) and Winter.
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Time to go to work
How could you not start the day with boundless enthusiasm when you leave the house like this?
Time to go to work
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The last of the bold and the beautiful
As Summer transitions to Autumn here in Melbourne so we begin the move from bold and bright summer colours to a warmer, wintry palette.
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