Written by Tania Braukämper on 9 Apr 2013
Since 1865 when Harvard’s baseball team chose the embroidered lettermans as a symbol of exclusivity and distinction, the varsity jacket traveled a long way, embracing evolution alongside the many influences that in the end helped shape its now classic concept. By 1930, the wool jacket with leather sleeves borrowed the same signature lettering, becoming associated with the high school and college varsity teams. Channeling the…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 26 Oct 2012
We’ve been rounding up the items from James Bond’s latest wardrobe: the Tom Ford suit, the Crockett & Jones shoes, the Globe-Trotter case. But while a tuxedo or a bespoke rifle case may not be a staple of the average male wardrobe, a navy blue peacoat is. It’s one of those classic items that’ll get you through one winter and the next… and the next.…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 18 Oct 2012
What is it about beautiful, printed lining that makes such a difference to our love of a jacket? You might say it’s the very fact that it’s not meant to be seen, that it’s like a little secret to be kept to yourself; or that it shows that no detail is left unattended, and that everyone else gets a hint of that fact when a…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 1 Oct 2012
Not everyone wants to indulge in autumn's trends to Anna Dello Russo proportions. So if you're looking to pick up pieces that are on-trend and yet subtle enough to stand the test of time, you'd do well to check out the autumn 2012 range from French Connection. Here are 3 top picks to serve you for an elegantly understated autumn.
Written by Giang Cao on 8 Aug 2012
The bomber may be a menswear classic, but for fall 2012 it was the Air Force-inspired leather styles that truly stormed the runway. Take advantage of its clean shape and cropped length and make it a staple this winter. Read on for the full report.
Written by Giang Cao on 23 Jun 2012
Dressed down tailoring is all the rage these days – the less lining, stitching and structure, the better. Pitti goers know all about this and are probably the biggest proponent of what Italians have known for years. So it comes as no surprise that we found the perfect one for immediately purchase.
Written by Giang Cao on 20 Jun 2012
Thomas Hancock, in 1843, invented the vulcanisation of rubber using sulphur. That process, when applied to handmade, expertly cut and wonderfully coloured (think tennis green and honeysuckle red) garments is what forms the basis of Hancock, a new brand that specialises in creating raincoats. In the midst of Pitti, we sat down to talk to Daniel Dunko, founder and creator of Hancock about what it…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 15 Nov 2011
Between the time I last waxed lyrical about clear plastic outerwear and now, nothing has really changed. Those visions of dystopian Blade Runner futures still tug at the edges of my mind with some positive Pavlovian response; yet for a quintessentially British brand like Burberry a clear cape has an entirely different association. It’s not about an ’80s interpretation of the future, it’s about a…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 8 Nov 2011
Love Burberry I do. Own one of their trench coats I do not. Paradox? Not so much. Choice paralysis? Definitely. You see, I always encounter something of a conundrum when I enter a Burberry boutique: I either am faced with too much choice or a spate of bad luck. So it is that Burberry offer me up so many variations of their trench coats that…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 3 Nov 2011
Looking for the perfect winter coat that bridges the 60s fashion revival with statement looks and craftsmanship? Burberry Prorsum's women's cocoon coat caught our eye on the catwalk - now we take a look at the finer details that make it a piece worthy of your wardrobe.
