Patchwork Madras shorts

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Madras shorts, Ralph Lauren polo, Kiel James Patrick bracelet, J Press ribbon belt

Attire 4

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GREEN & WHITE –  Lacoste polo, white jeans, Kiel James Patrick belt, Minnetonka cowhide driving mocs, Ray-Ban clubmasters

Watercolour – Take Ivy

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As a designer I spend much of my time drawing at work, but less of my time since my days at art school, painting. While once I had many free hours to work into layers upon layers of oil paint. Now I only have time for media which require less patience. Watercolour is one of [...]

Norton & Sons, Savile Row

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Norton & Sons is a Savile Row bespoke tailor founded in 1821 by Walter Grant Norton. The firm is located on the East side of the street, at No. 16. In 1859 George James Norton was granted the freedom of the City of London. At about this time the company became the tailor and Royal [...]

Tea at the Savoy

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Much has been written on the subject of the English and our tea. There are two meanings of the word tea in England. Firstly, the drink which is drunk frequently throughout the day in homes and workplaces throughout the day. Debate often rages around the varying strengths, colour, sweetness and whether milk should be poured [...]

Attire 3

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Ralph Lauren ‘Nantucket Red’ trousers, patchwork madras tie, Bass Weejuns, Ray-Ban Clubmasters

Smart Turnout – interview

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Founded in 1999 by Philip Turner, Smart Turnout is a British brand specialising in classic clothing and accessories in a wide range of colours – all from military regiments or academic insitutions. To call this list of official colours extensive is somewhat of an understatment, it currently includes 63 military divisions, 36 schools and 22 [...]

Blue on blue on blue

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Blue on blue on blue – w/ green Kiel James Patrick belt, Bass Weejuns

The origin of ‘go-to-hell’

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Highgate School cricket team

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My school cricket team circa 1932 – Highgate School first XI, from the archive.

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