The world of tailored denim has long troubled me. While the idea of lightweight jeans cut like trousers is good, not least because they should be far more comfortable than normal jeans, the reality is invariably an awkward mix of the formal and the informal. Until now; Esquire recently met with Luca Rubinacci to hear about the new ready to wear line that he has designed for his family’s brand. (more…)
July 26th, 2010
Given that Sid Vicious is said to have rubbed margarine into his face in order to exacerbate his acne, out of a desire to look more obnoxious, we’re not sure a Sex Pistols grooming range is a logical brand extension. But what do we know? This new fragrance is described by its manufacturer as “unruly”; we think that Sid would love it.
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July 22nd, 2010
I appreciate that were one to rank human needs, starting with food, fire and shelter, owning an expensive showy watch just to wear on holiday would come quite far down the list, but despite this it’s a subject that preys on my mind. In fact, now that it’s summer, I’d say it’s become a preoccupation, and if I had booked a holiday to a chi-chi spot by the Med, like Portofino, it would be close to an obsession. (more…)
July 22nd, 2010
It behoves men who lead comfortable, safe and sedentary metropolitan lives to subtly let others know that they’re not insensible to the pleasures of manly outdoor pursuits. This, presumably, accounts for why Patrick Mavros is so successful at selling his indubitably masculine jewellery. (more…)
July 12th, 2010
A man who wants to buy new jeans is faced with a chimera of choice. Ostensibly the walls of denim that confront him offer every style, shape, colour and fabric under the sun, but the reality is that there’s too much choice where it’s unnecessary (who needs endless different washes?) and not enough choice where you do need it; aside from the horrors of distressed boot-cut jeans it’s almost impossible to find anything other than low-rise, straight leg shapes. (more…)
June 11th, 2010
London has two notable hat shops, the famous one near Berry Bros. on St James Street, and Bates on Jermyn Street. Bates is the kind of shop that divides people; it’s either everything that was once great about England, or everything that was bad about it, depending on your view. (more…)
March 24th, 2010
This just in: there’s a new shirtmaker in London. While this news would normally only quicken the pulse of a tiny group of style addicts, South African born Anoesjcka (pronounce it Anoushka) Gianotti’s has appeal beyond the bespoke crowd – yes, that’s her modelling her tape measure in the photograph. (more…)
March 15th, 2010
The launch of a new season of Drakes products is always bitter sweet. The upside is that there’s an exciting new array of ties and accessories available, at least half of which we’d like to own, but the downside is the massive impending hit on the credit card. (more…)
March 5th, 2010
