There was a time, not so far off in the rearview, when the States were the undisputed champions of workwear and denim.  But somewhere between WWII and Y2K, artful Americana imitators from overseas (we’re looking at you, Japan) took the title. … read more →

Remember those chinos you should have in your wardrobe by now? Well it turns out they may well have been relegated to the sidelines of sartorial history if it weren’t for Stuart Cramer, early 20th Century textile baron and owner … read more →

A taped seam is pretty self-explanatory: A seam on a garment, with tape applied to it from the inside. Not a complicated concept, we’ll admit. But there’s a little bit more to it than all that. First off, we’re not … read more →

A few hundred years ago, you wore houndstooth to avoid a fight. The pattern—a duotone check characterized by a series of broken squares or abstract, four-pointed shapes—was one of the few not registered as an official clan tartan in Scotland. … read more →

Black Fleece Trench Coat Band of Outsiders Cotton Twill Workshirt Surface to Air Classic Cotton Blazer Warriors of Radness Rayovack Check Shirt

Calvin Klein Collection Wool Cashmere Crewneck Sweater Gant Washed Pinpoint Oxford Fjallraven Padded Jacket Marc by Marc Jacobs Cotton Twill Pants  

Since we’ve already taken a look at plain weave, it’s time to move on to Part II in our three-part series: Twill. And if plain weave is Weaving 101, then you’ve now graduated to Weaving 201. Congratulations, but it’s still … read more →

Spy novel aficionados should be plenty familiar with our current term, as it seems every Whitehall spook out of Graham Greene, John LeCarré and Len Deighton wore a suit or coat made from it. Invented in 1879 by Thomas Burberry … read more →