On Madras
Here in the UK, utter the word ‘Madras’ to most people and they’ll assume you’re talking about a rather spicy curry dish. Madras is the old colonial name for the Indian city of Chennai. But we’re not talking about food, we’re talking about that other Indian export, the lightweight checked cotton fabric also know as [...]
Attire 13 – Princeton 1962
Insipred by an archive image of the Seal & Key club at Princeton University from 1962, one student stood out. While his classmates were all wearing jackets and shirts, he has a cricket sweater over his shirt. Princeton colours tie by J. Press, oxford cloth button-down, cricket sweater and tweed jacket by Rugby Ralph Lauren [...]
Attire 12 – winter boots
Come December, when the weather turns wild and unpredictable lace-ups and loafers just won’t cut it anymore. Ankles need more protection from the elements – there’s nothing worse than cold, wet socks. So I find myself wearing boots most of the winter months. Here’s three pairs to fit most situations: Loake wingtip chelsea boots (left) [...]
Attire 11 – Winter Layers
Sometimes function in clothing is key. When the winter months hit and the weather gets cold and wet you just have to layer up and get on with things. Although not the most streamlined of jackets, a duck down filled Penfield gilet will keep you snug and warm. When you don’t feel like getting out [...]
Attire 10 – Tweed Run
Last night I walked over to the Rugby Ralph Lauren store in Covent Garden’s Piazza to pick up some pieces to wear in this weekend’s Tweed Run (Saturday 26th November, 2011). Past the glowing Christmas trees that flank the entrance lay a warm, labyrinthine store full of preppy wonders. The brief for my outfit for [...]
Attire 9
RL Rugby shaggy dog sweater, Harris Tweed jacket, my old school scarf, grey cords, Mondaine watch.
Attire 8
AUTUMNAL BROWNS – Corduroy trousers, RL Rugby fairisle vest and club-collar shirt, Harris Tweed herringbone jacket, diamond point bow tie
Attire 7
PREPARING FOR AUTUMN – JPress Shaggy Dog, blue oxford button-down, corduroy trousers, Barbour Bedale jacket, Sperry topsiders, scarf
Attire 6
Gant cable-knit sweater, knitted tie, blue OCBD, Bass Weejuns, JPress ribbon belt, Mondaine watch
Attire 5
Patch-pocket blazer, blue OCBD, khakis, J Press belt, Brooks Brothers bow tie, Bass Weejuns, Ray-Ban clubmasters
