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Covering the Dent! (Shoe Repair with Kokos)
Taking a close look into how Kokos repair a dented pair of leather shoes, using various hard waxes.


Raja Fashions Semi-Custom Norfolk Jacket: Review
Reviewing a semi-custom Norfolk Jacket from historical Hong Kong tailor, Raja Fashions.


Black Tie with a Twist
Proudly presenting TSM's first-ever curated black tie-oriented collection, featuring a selection of pieces centered around Black Tie.


Paul Brunngård, a New Era of Luxury Shoecare
Shoe care had always seemed like a hassle. Not anymore, introducing Paul Brunngård — luxury shoe care for everyone.


Factory Visit: Bowhill & Elliott
Learn more about our visit to Bowhill & Elliott, a Norwich-based slippers maker.


Wellema Bespoke Hat: Review
A review of my beaver felt hat made by Cody Wellema, an LA-based hatmaker.


The 4*1 DB Project
A review of the Kent-style 4*1 double-breasted jacket Whitcomb & Shaftesbury made for me.


RTW Jackets from The Anthology
Here I am in The Anthology's 'Shaggy Dog' lambswool sport jacket. As I was preparing to come up with the title for this article, I couldn't help but ponder how to best describe the latest ready-to-wear sports coats collection offered by The Anthology. Surely, 'sustainable' would be a convenient choice. That being said, with the term being increasingly ill-defined and, perhaps, misused in this day and age by players in the fashion industry and beyond, it wouldn't have done jus


AU DRÔLE DE ZÈBRE: Bordeaux-based second hand seller
A write-up introducing the second-hand menswear brand AU DRÔLE DE ZÈBRE.


Jean Rousseau Bespoke Watch Strap: Review
A review of a bespoke watch strap made by Jean Rousseau, a French leather-craft house with over 65 years of watch strap-making experience.




Kokos: shoe repairs in North London
Review for the London-based shoe-repair specialist Kokos.


Steven Hitchcock Bespoke: Prologue
Learn more about my latest bespoke commission with Steven Hitchcock using a limited-run yak cloth from Tengri.








Tengri: Sustainable Style and Craftsmanship
Tengri is a social enterprise which promotes the use of yak fiber for garments. Click here to learn more about their work.


Natalino: Love for High Waisted Trousers
High waisted trousers are always something that gets me excited. Check out this review on a pair I got from Natalino.


Shibumi Bespoke Tie: Review
Florence and Kyoto. Two sister cities that host some of the finest craftsmen in the world. What would happen if you blend both of them together? The answer is Shibumi Firenze. Existing readers of mine may recall me featuring Shibumi for a couple of times. First with my actual discovery of the brand at Permanent Style's pop-up last year, then with my article on the relevance of pocket square soon after. Needless to say, as a big fan of Edo Japan aesthetic myself, you could ima


Boot Black Series, Columbus Shoe Polish Manufacturer
Often I stress about the importance of having proper shoe care. Because when you invest in a pair of good-quality leather shoes, there's really no excuse for you not to take proper care of them. In fact, you not only want to ensure its longevity, but also want to see how its patina evolves through your deliberate maintenance. I suppose that's why I am always intrigued to explore different methods to enhance my shoe-shining techniques, as well as to try out different products
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