Gymphlex Goalkeeper’s Sweatshirt Today I just wanted to make a quick post about one item I was testing for some time now. I was contacted by Gymphlex and asked if I would be interesting in testing their Goalkeeper’s Quilted Sweatshirt. Gymphlex is a sportswear brand founded in 1906 in UK as a PE supplier to local schools. Company’s goal is to produce …
Long sleeve polo shirt
Long sleeve polo shirt Once in a while, when the weekend comes, you do not want to put on the same dress shirt you already use for work. You would rather prefer something more casual that goes well with jeans or sweater? In my opinion the option is, other than a casual dress shirt, a long sleeve polo shirt. I …
Peregrine Clothing – London Wool Ride
Peregrine Clothing – London Wool Ride The London Wool Ride was a metropolitan bike ride and a part of Wool Week (5-12.10.2014) organized by The Campaign for Wool. There were over 300 cyclists participating this year. The ride took of at the Potters Field and went through some of the London’s key spots including London Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Westminster and Regent …
Eton and Eidos collection – Interview with Antonio Ciongoli and Sebastian Dollinger
Eton and Eidos collection – Interview with Sebastian Dollinger and Antonio Ciongoli Swedish brand Eton of Sweden, maker of some of the finest shirts in the world, and Italian Eidos Napoli, one of the most exciting new brand on the market, have announced their collaboration and exclusive collection which is available in Eton’s flagship stores in New York, Stockholm and most recently London from …
Luxire trousers and J. Fitzpatrick shoes
Luxire trousers and J. Fitzpatrick shoes Luxire trousers It’s almost the end of summer but last weekend I managed to wear a shirt and a cardigan only so it is not that bad yet. Sunday was a day of trip to Hampton Court Palace, a short train ride from Central London. Shortly before the weekend I received another parcel from …
Meermin shoes – MTO and new website
Meermin shoes – MTO and new website Marka Meermin – nowa strona interenetowa i program butow na zamowienie New Website Well-known Spanish shoe brand Meermin from Mallorca has recently launched its new website. Oh boy the old one was really bad. Anyway, everyone who discovered Meermin a few years ago remember the tan coloured background and very simple mechanics of …
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Graham Browne Bespoke Suit
Graham Browne Bespoke Suit Suit Tailor: Graham Browne Bespoke Tailor, 12 Well Court (off Bow Lane) London, EC4M 9DW Details of the suit: double breasted, half-lined, buttons 6×2, double side vents, lapel 11cm and slightly curved and ‘full’, not that sharp, side pockets with flaps (I wear them hidden inside the pocket). The jacket is cut to fit quite tight both in …
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Foster and Son bespoke shoes #5 – finished shoe
Foster and Son bespoke shoes #5 – finished shoe Worry not! It turns out not to be the last post of the Foster and Son bespoke shoes series. Couldn’t resist and visited Andrew Murphy and Foster’s store today again. It was very nice to see Andrew again but also to note that the sale is up and running. This year …
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Foster and Son bespoke shoes #4 – finished shoe
Foster and Son bespoke shoes #4 – finished shoe This unfortunately is the last post from the Foster and Son series. The previous three posts can be found here #1, here #2 and here #3. They cover almost the entire process of hand made bespoke shoemaking. Finally, please find below some of the bespoke shoes that I managed to take …
Foster and Son bespoke shoes #3 – pattern making, clicking and brogueing.
Foster and son bespoke shoes #3 – pattern making, clicking and broguing 1. Pattern making The next step, after taking measurements and preparing the last (see my previous post), is the pattern making. Emma, Fosters specialist, starts with placing the last on a piece of paper and drawing the center line of the last. Everytime similar operation takes place, Emma always …