I’ll be the first to admit that patterned blazers (and striped ones) are sometimes not for the style faint of heart. The pattern can’t wear you, you need to own it with unabashed confidence. Assuming you have the confidence to … read more →

Pattern mixing is one of those areas where everyone has a rule. Some say you need at least one solid. Some say not to go with more than two types of patterns. We say throw the hard-and-fast rules out the … read more →

Great Fair Isle knitwear isn’t exactly tough to come across this season, but I’ve got to say that this pullover by Shipley & Halmos is one of my favorite iterations. From the trim-but-not-too-trim fit to the brown/red/gray colorway to the … read more →

There was a time when the gun club check—a pattern marked by alternating broken bands in two or more colors on a light background—bore no relationship to armed recreation. Wearing it actually meant that you were a gamekeeper or other … read more →

British sartorial history is an interesting beast. On one side, you’ve everything from fops and dandies to a whole heap of natty gents strolling along Jermyn Street in bespoke suits and shoes. On the other side, you’ve got a bunch … read more →